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CRA presents insights on Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill 2023 to Senate Committee

On October 12, 2023, the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), led by Chairperson Mary Chebukati, had the opportunity to share its insights on the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills No. 30 of 2023) to the Senate Standing Committee on

Lack of critical basic services a battle for marginalized areas in Isiolo County

By Samson Mutua Communities in Isiolo County continue to battle with access to basic services. Water scarcity, inadequate healthcare facilities, limited primary and secondary schools, impassable roads and a lack of electricity require immediate attention. In June 2023, the Commission visited

Addressing Marginalization in Laikipia County: Challenges and Proposed Solutions

By Ronald Ng’eno A team from the Commission, led by Commissioner Dr. Isabel Waiyaki, met with Laikipia County Governor Joshua Irungu and other county officials to discuss the pressing issue of marginalization in the county. Governor Irungu emphasized that Laikipia County

Tharaka Nithi County: Climate Change Increasing Level of Marginalization

By Ronald Ng’eno A team from the Commission, led by Commissioner Dr. Isabel Waiyaki, recently met with the Governor of Tharaka Nithi County, H.E. Muthomi Njuki, to discuss the newly-listed marginalized areas in the draft Third Policy and Criteria for Sharing

Development of the Third Marginalization Policy: CRA identifies 13 sublocations as marginalised in Meru County

By Ronald Ng’eno The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has listed 13 sublocations in Meru County as marginalised. A team from the Commission led by Dr. Isabel Waiyaki further visited some of the listed marginalised sublocations in Meru County from April

CRA submits memo on the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, 2023

The Commission on Revenue Allocation submitted its views on the Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2023) to The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. This is in line with Article

Kitui County Marginalized Areas to get Ksh534m

By Ronald Ng’eno Marginalized areas in Kitui County have been allocated Ksh534 million to lift up basic services such as health, education and access roads. This comprises Ksh265m for financial year (FY) 2021/2022 and Ksh274m for FY2022/2023. This was revealed to

CRA visits three of the most marginalised sub-locations in Kajiado county

By Nelly Muse A team from the Commission visited three marginalized areas in Kajiado county in November 2022 to gain fresh insights into newly listed marginalized areas. In the Second Policy Identifying Marginalized Areas in Kenya 64 Sublocations in Kajiado County

CRA teams visit Garissa, Nakuru and Elgeyo Marakwet for a fresh outlook on marginalized areas

By Caroline Kinyulusi In the week ending October 29, 2022, the Commission visited Garissa, Nakuru and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties. During these visits, the teams held discussions with officials from the County Commissioners’ offices, County Executives and Assemblies in the counties. The

Commission Visit to Mandera County

The Commission received a three-day invitation to visit Mandera county and see some of the flagship projects done by the Mandera county government right from the inception of devolution. Between 12th to 15th October 2021, the Commission led by the Commission