Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has assented to the County’s first Supplementary Appropriation Bill for the 2025/2026 financial year, unlocking Ksh 9.44 billion to support key services and development projects.
The Bill authorises the County Treasury to draw and apply the funds from the Nyeri County Revenue Fund for the financial year ending June 30, 2026. Of the total amount, Ksh 6.32 billion is allocated to recurrent spending, while Ksh 3.11 billion will support development programmes across various sectors.
The Department of Roads, Transport, Public Works, Infrastructure and Energy receives the largest share at Ksh 626 million. Other notable allocations include Education, Training and Devolution (Ksh 547.5 million), Agriculture, Livestock and Aquaculture Development (Ksh 364.1 million), Medical Services and Public Health (Ksh 343.1 million) and Trade, Cooperatives, Culture and Tourism (Ksh 336.1 million).
Governor Kahiga praised the collaboration between the Executive and the County Assembly, noting that the Bill reflects public input gathered through statutory participation forums. Majority Leader James Kanyugo said the Assembly ensured full compliance with budgeting laws to safeguard transparency and accountability.
The signing was witnessed by Deputy Governor David Kinaniri, senior county executives, budget committee members, MCAs and other county officials.
