Senators are advocating for a significant portion of the shareable funds allocated by the National Treasury to county governments to be directed towards ward development, with the aim of expediting progress at the grassroots level.
Highlighting the importance of equitable development across all wards, the Senators emphasized the necessity for grassroots residents to experience the benefits of devolution through a guaranteed allocation of 60 percent of the substantial funds received by counties.
This allocation would be dedicated to projects chosen by the local populace.
Karungo wa Thang’wa, the Senator of Kiambu, expressed the long-overdue nature of this move and affirmed the Senators’ commitment to ensuring the swift implementation of ward development funds.
Their aim is to promote fairness and balance in developmental outcomes across the various wards in the 47 counties.
Thang’wa, speaking on the sidelines of the recently concluded Devolution Conference held in Eldoret from August 15th to 19th, 2023, outlined the Senators’ determination to facilitate equitable distribution of devolved funds to wards through the County Ward Equitable Development Fund. This approach is intended to benefit the rural communities directly.
Attended by over 10,000 participants, including local and international dignitaries, the event served as a platform for discussing key matters related to devolution.
Thang’wa assured county assembly members that they would oversee the utilization of the allocated 60 percent of shareable revenue in their respective wards for development initiatives. Meanwhile, he indicated that the county executive would retain 40 percent of the funds to execute significant projects.
