Migori County Assembly Approves KSh 10.83 Billion Budget for FY 2025/2026
Migori, Kenya – The Migori County Assembly has officially passed the Financial Year 2025/2026 budget, totaling KSh 10.83 billion, aimed at accelerating inclusive governance and community development. Presented to the House on April 30, 2025, by Hon. Graham Angogo, Chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, the budget was finalized after extensive public participation across all 40 wards. Speaking after the approval, Hon. Angogo emphasized that the budget prioritizes core community needs including roads, water, and healthcare, while ensuring transparent and equitable allocation of resources.
The budget draws funding from multiple sources: KSh 8.39 billion from the Equitable Share, KSh 1.67 billion in Conditional Grants, and KSh 760 million from the county’s Own Source Revenue. Of the total allocation, 61.5% (KSh 6.66 billion) is earmarked for recurrent expenditure, while 38.5% (KSh 4.17 billion) will support development projects. Community-focused initiatives received KSh 700 million, with major emphasis on roads (52.2%), water and energy (20.4%), and health (8.5%). Additionally, KSh 227.46 million has been set aside to clear pending bills and other outstanding liabilities. Sector-specific allocations include Health at KSh 2.72 billion, Roads & Infrastructure at KSh 1.23 billion, Public Service Management at KSh 1.23 billion, County Assembly at KSh 957.92 million, and Water & Energy at KSh 674.3 million.
Reactions from the public were mixed, with some residents expressing concern over the relatively low allocation to health compared to recurrent expenditures, while others applauded the committee for ensuring transparency and public involvement. The budget reading session, presided over by Rt. Hon. Christopher Rusana, Speaker of the County Assembly, highlighted the county’s commitment to participatory governance, as members of the public contributed feedback during forums held from June 3 to June 6, 2025. Looking ahead, the Budget and Appropriations Committee, led by Hon. Angogo, plans to monitor implementation closely, promising that the funds will directly impact development projects across Migori’s 40 wards.