In the initial formula, 19 counties, drawn mainly from the North, Coast and Lower Eastern, stand to lose while 28 others stand to gain. But in a twist, the CRA submitted three options to the committee, all of which when simulated against the Sh316.5 billion allocated to counties reversed the reality and showed that 28 counties will lose out while the 19 will gain. The CRA came up with three options, all of which indicated that 28 counties stand to lose out on the allocations while 19 will gain should its formula be applied to the 2019 population census. She also wants the original formula developed by CRA adopted but only if the allocation to the counties is increased to Sh348 billion. Most senators were not happy with the CRA submissions, as one said, “The submission is of no use.

Source: Daily Nation August 23, 2020 17:26 UTC