For 10 years, highly populated counties endured an unequal revenue sharing formula that funnelled billions of shillings into so-called marginalised counties at the expense of everyone else. All have a right to be treated and served equitably by the State in resource, opportunity sharing and service delivery. However, for purely political expediency and raw tribal sentiments, a section of politicians, lawyers and commentators have sought to shift debate about revenue sharing from an equity to an equality oriented conversation. AdvertisementEquity tends towards fairness while equality implies equal parts, regardless of unfairness or injustice committed in the process. For 10 years, highly populated counties endured an unequal revenue sharing formula that funnelled billions of shillings into so-called marginalised counties at the expense of everyone else.

Source: Daily Nation July 26, 2020 18:56 UTC