Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has signed the Kes 43.6 billion budget for the 2024/2025 Financial Year into law.
Finance County Executive Charles Kerich revealed that fees will remain the same for the 2024/2025 financial year to alleviate financial pressure on residents while still funding critical development projects.
Instead, the county will focus on enhancing revenue collection by ensuring businesses comply with licensing requirements.
One of the main highlights of the proposal is the introduction of boroughs to decentralize services, making them more accessible to residents.
A budget of Kes 287 million has been allocated for completing borough, sub-county, and ward offices.
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“This initiative is expected to streamline administration and improve the efficiency of public services across the county.”
To enhance healthcare services, the county has set aside Kes 200 million for non-pharmaceuticals and a substantial Kes 1 billion for constructing, equipping, and rehabilitating health facilities, improving healthcare access and quality for Nairobi’s residents.
Further, Kes 1.95 billion has been allocated to ward-based projects including roads, drainage systems, and public facilities, to improve living conditions across Nairobi.
The county has further allocated Kes 800 million for a feeding program in public primary schools and Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers.
“This initiative is expected to benefit approximately 310,000 children, ensuring they receive nutritious meals and can focus on their studies.” Kerich proposed.
Kes 838 million has been earmarked for the construction and rehabilitation of markets to support local businesses and improve public spaces.
Additional funds will be used for tree planting, beautification projects, and completing parks and other public amenities, enhancing the county’s aesthetic appeal and environmental health.
Sakaja has also allocated Kes 120 million to construct fire stations in Kangemi, Jamhuri, and Gikomba to enhance the country’s capacity to respond to fire emergencies and ensure public safety.
To meet these ambitious targets, the county treasury projects an income of Kes 20.6 billion from internal sources and Kes 22.5 billion from external sources.
