Migori County Assembly Passes Sh12.15 Billion Supplementary Budget, Prioritizing Health and Pending Bills
Migori, Kenya – The Migori County Assembly has approved a Sh12.15 billion supplementary budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, with significant allocations directed towards health services and clearing pending bills. The budget, endorsed by Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), aims to address long-standing challenges in the county, particularly within the health sector, which has struggled with shortages of drugs, water, and essential services.
The health department received Sh2.8 billion, the largest share of the supplementary budget, reflecting the county’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery. Other key allocations include Finance and Economic Planning with Sh1 billion, Environment and Roads & Transport each receiving Sh1.09 billion, Public Service at Sh931.8 million, Trade with Sh513.8 million, and Education at Sh658.1 million. Meanwhile, departments such as Lands and Physical Planning and the County Attorney’s office received the smallest allocations at Sh213.5 million and Sh111.8 million, respectively. The budget also sets aside funds for the promotion of health workers and completion of pending bills, with Sh1.7 billion already paid and Sh300 million remaining.
Residents welcomed the supplementary budget, particularly the health sector allocations. David Oketch, a Migori town resident, expressed optimism: The move is good, and we now hope that health services will be improved within the county. We expect to find medicine and receive other essential services when we visit the health facilities. The Chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, Graham Kagali, said the budget addresses teething problems across departments, and he expects Governor Ochilo Ayacko’s administration to swiftly clear the remaining pending bills. The supplementary budget underscores Migori County’s ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery and promote inclusive growth across all sectors.