National Govt Tranfer all 14 devolved functions to counties
All 14 devolved functions have been fully transferred to counties following their conclusive delineation, unbundling, and gazettement, President William Ruto has announced, marking the end of long-standing disputes over roles between the two levels of government.
Speaking on Wednesday during the Biennial Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, Ruto said the milestone will enable counties to design and deliver services in key areas such as healthcare, agriculture, water, infrastructure, and early childhood education without ambiguity.
“This achievement marks a decisive turning point in our journey to align functions with funding,” he said.
The President said the move follows his directive during the National and County Government Coordinating Summit in December 2024 for the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee to complete the unbundling process and initiate the transfer of budgetary allocations and resources tied to the functions without delay.
He also announced the gazettment of immovable assets, including land and buildings, for transfer to counties through Gazette Notice No. 11164 of August 12, 2025, ending a process that has stalled for 12 years.
In a further boost to devolution, Ruto on Wednesday signed into law the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025.
