The Senate has invited Kenyans to submit their views on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026.

The bill is a key piece of legislation that will determine how funds are shared between the national and developed units.

In a notice on Monday, March 23, 2026, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget urged the public to weigh in on the Bill by submitting written representations, which will guide revenue allocation for the 2026/27 financial year.

“The Committee is required, under standing order 145(5) of the Senate Standing Orders, to facilitate public participation on the Bill and to take into account the views and recommendations of the public when the Committee makes its report on the Bill to the Senate,” the notice stated.

The Bill comes as the government has proposed one of the largest budgets in the country’s history, estimated at Ksh4.7 trillion, setting the stage for heightened debate over how resources will be distributed.

Out of the total, about Ksh2.9 trillion has been set aside for division between the two levels of government under the proposed framework.

According to the Bill, the national government is set to receive Ksh2.4 trillion, while the 47 county governments have been allocated Ksh420 billion.

A further Ksh10 billion has been earmarked for the Equalisation Fund, intended to provide basic services such as water, roads, health facilities and electricity to marginalised areas.

Jitters over allocations

The proposed allocation to counties received pushback, with the Council of Governors rejecting the Ksh420 billion figure.

The governors argue that the amount would not meet the financial needs required to effectively run devolved units and deliver essential services.

The county bosses have instead demanded that the National Treasury review the proposed amount and consider a higher share. 

The Bill was read in the Senate on March 18, 2026, and then committed to the Finance and Budget Committee for consideration.

Public views are to be submitted in written form to the Clerk of the Senate, either by hand-delivery to the Office of the Clerk in the Main Parliament Buildings in Nairobi or by email to [email protected].

The memoranda should be received on or before Thursday, March 26, at 4.00 pm.