This archive report was first published on 27 June 2020.
The Senate has been recalled from recess to consider a proposed revenue sharing formula that would enable county governments to share equitably the Sh316.5 billion allocated in the financial year 2020/21.
According to a special gazette notice dated June 26, Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka has summoned the House on the request of Leader of Majority Samuel Poghisio with the support of 15 other legislators.
“Notice is given to all Senators that pursuant to Standing Order 30 (1) of the Senate Standing Orders, on the request of the Senate Majority Leader, with the support of the requisite number of Senators,” the notice read in part.
The new formula was developed by the Commission on Revenue Allocation after the expiry of the second basis formula and presented to the Senate in December 2019.
Without the third basis formula, the monies cannot be shared among the 47 devolved units from July 1, as it will be unconstitutional.
The Senate will also consider seven other legislations, including the Pandemic Response and Management Bill, which proposes measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
