Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Dennis Mutinda Musyoka presenting the Budget estimates at the floor of the Assembly on June 9, 2026. Photo Courtesy 
By Andrew Mbuva.
The Makueni County Assembly has approved a Ksh 12.4 billion budget for the 2026/27 Financial Year, with the health sector emerging as the biggest beneficiary as the county seeks to strengthen service delivery and accelerate development across key sectors.
Speaking to journalists after the Assembly passed the budget, Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Dennis Mutinda Musyoka said the spending plan is designed to address the county's development priorities while ensuring efficient delivery of essential services.
According to Musyoka, the county expects to finance the budget through an equitable share allocation of Ksh 9 billion from the national government, Ksh 1.96 billion from locally generated revenue, and approximately Ksh 1.3 billion from conditional grants and loans.
"The Assembly has today approved the budget for the Financial Year 2026/27 amounting to Ksh 12.4 billion. This budget is funded through equitable share, own-source revenue, conditional grants and other financing arrangements," said Musyoka.
The health sector received the largest allocation at Ksh 4.9 billion, reflecting the county government's continued investment in healthcare services. Musyoka noted that the funds will support the operations of hospitals, health centres and dispensaries spread across the county.
"We have allocated Ksh 4.9 billion to health services because healthcare remains a key priority. Makueni has many dispensaries and hospitals, and we are committed to ensuring residents continue receiving quality healthcare services," he said.
The Education, ICT and Internship sector was allocated Ksh 4.1 billion. The funds will support Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) programmes, construction of new ECDE classrooms and other educational initiatives aimed at improving learning outcomes.
Water services received Ksh 876 million, a move expected to boost access to clean and safe water for residents across the county.
The Department of Devolution, Public Participation, Administration and Special Programmes was allocated Ksh 440 million. Musyoka explained that part of the funding would be used to prepare for emergencies, including possible El Niño-related disasters.
"We have set aside adequate resources for special programmes and emergencies because we have been advised that there could be El Niño rains. We must be prepared to respond to any eventualities and support vulnerable residents," he said.
Agriculture also received a significant allocation, with the county prioritising support for mango farming, one of Makueni's leading economic activities. Musyoka said the funds will facilitate mango purchasing programmes and enhance marketing efforts to expand access to local and external markets.
The approved budget now paves the way for the county government to implement its development agenda in the 2026/27 financial year, with a focus on healthcare, education, water access, agriculture and disaster preparedness.
