Counties to fully assume pending Sh150bn functions by July 2026
From left: Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) chairperson Kipkurui Chepkwony, deputy chairperson Saadia Kontoma and Dr Perminus Ndimitu addressing journalists in Nairobi on January 16, 2025.
The Ministry of Roads and Transport is managing 51 functions meant for counties, valued at Sh10.9 billion while in Tourism and Wildlife, 11 elements worth Sh31 billion are still under the national government.
The committee has recommended the full transfer of these functions to counties in line with constitutional mandates, ensuring that county governments have both the authority and resources to deliver services effectively.
Counties will fully assume all remaining devolved functions valued at over Sh150 billion by July next year, following the successful identification and allocation of corresponding human and financial resources.
This major development follows a consensus between the national government and the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) on the delineation and unbundling of functions.
