Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti Speaking during a capacity-building programme for Machakos County staff at the Kenya School of Government in Mombasa on June 12, 2026. Photo Courtesy 
By Gov Press.
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has welcomed the National Government's decision to increase the equitable share allocation to county governments from KSh 415 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year to KSh 428 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year, describing the move as a positive step towards strengthening devolution and improving service delivery.
Speaking during a capacity-building programme for Machakos County staff at the Kenya School of Government in Mombasa, Governor Wavinya said the additional allocation would help counties enhance service delivery and accelerate development projects aimed at improving the lives of wananchi.
However, she noted that the Council of Governors (CoG) had proposed an allocation of KSh 534 billion, arguing that the request was informed by the growing responsibilities and financial demands facing county governments across the country.
The governor urged the National Government to consider increasing funding to counties in future budgets to enable devolved units to effectively execute their mandates and meet the rising needs of residents.
Wavinya also called for the timely disbursement of funds to county governments, saying delays in the release of resources often hamper the implementation of development projects and disrupt the provision of essential public services.
"These funds will promote equitable development, support county operations, strengthen devolution, and enhance the delivery of basic services to citizens," she said.
The governor further appealed to the National Government to expedite the reimbursement of funds owed to counties under the Social Health Authority (SHA), noting that prompt reimbursement is critical to sustaining healthcare services at county health facilities.
According to Wavinya, delayed reimbursements place a strain on health institutions, affecting their ability to maintain adequate medical supplies, meet operational costs, and provide quality healthcare services.
"Prompt reimbursement of SHA funds will ensure that health facilities continue to provide quality healthcare services, maintain adequate medical supplies, and meet operational costs without interruption," she said.
Meanwhile, Machakos County staff who attended the training programme lauded the county administration for investing in employee development through regular capacity-building initiatives.
David Makau and Juliana Mawia said the training had equipped them with valuable skills and knowledge that would improve their performance and enhance service delivery to residents.
The two employees commended the county government for prioritizing staff development, saying the continuous training programmes have strengthened professionalism and efficiency within the county workforce.
