The Murang’a County Assembly has approved a Sh12.53 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, paving the way for the implementation of key development programmes targeting agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure and youth empowerment.
Of the Sh12.53 billion budget, Sh8.2 billion, representing 66 percent, was allocated to recurrent expenditure and Sh4.3 billion, or 34 percent, earmarked for development projects.
The committee also approved Sh.1.05 billion for ward-based community projects and Sh903.5 million for the operations of the Murang’a County Assembly.
The budget estimates were tabled before the Assembly by the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, Charles Machigo, who said the spending plan is anchored on the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2026 and the 2026/2027 Annual Development Plan (ADP).
He noted that the budget seeks to accelerate sustainable and inclusive development while improving service delivery across the county.
According to the committee’s report, agriculture remains one of the county’s top priorities, with Sh260 million allocated to the Agriculture Subsidy Programme to support smallholder farmers.
Another Sh.166.7 million has been earmarked for the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Programme (NAVCDP), while Sh.362.5 million will finance food security initiatives aimed at increasing household food production and improving nutrition.
The health sector also received a significant allocation, with Sh.230 million set aside for the Kang’ata Care Programme to expand access to healthcare for vulnerable residents.
The budget further provides Sh250 million for the procurement of essential medicines and Sh200 million for health products and technologies to improve diagnosis and treatment in public health facilities.
In the education sector, the county has allocated Sh306 million for Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and vocational training programmes.
An additional Sh.280 million will support the school feeding programme to enhance enrollment, retention and learner nutrition, while Sh.50 million has been earmarked for improving school infrastructure.
Infrastructure development also features prominently in the spending plan. The county has allocated Sh455 million for community projects across all wards, Sh.100 million for the Smart Cities initiative to modernize urban centres, and Sh30 million for the solarization programme aimed at expanding access to clean and affordable energy.
To stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities, the budget sets aside Sh350 million for the establishment and operationalization of the Aggregated Industrial Park. The project is expected to attract private investment, promote value addition and generate jobs for residents.
Youth empowerment remains a key focus, with Sh150 million allocated to the Murang’a County Youth Service to provide skills training and employment opportunities.
The budget also provides Sh40 million for the Community Sports Programme to nurture talent, promote social cohesion and support youth development.
Following debate, Members of the County Assembly unanimously adopted the committee’s recommendations, authorizing the county government to implement its 2026/2027 budget and roll out the planned development projects and public service programmes.
By Bernard Munyao and Ann Kendi
