The Migori County Assembly has approved a Ksh 10.8 billion budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, with a strong focus on grassroots development and service delivery across key sectors.

The budget reflects a slight reduction following adjustments introduced under the new National Finance Act and allocates substantial resources toward Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and healthcare services.

Other key beneficiaries of the budget are water and sanitation, road maintenance, and economic empowerment initiatives, including the construction of boda boda shades and market structures.

According to the County Assembly, the budget was developed through an inclusive process that emphasized public participation and the direct involvement of Members of County Assembly (MCAs) in identifying priority areas in their respective wards.

Speaking during the budget’s passage, County Assembly Majority Leader and South Sakwa MCA Ken Ngoro, praised the allocation framework, noting that 95 percent of the approved funds are earmarked for direct development projects. 

He emphasized that the budget is not only people-centered but also aligned with the county’s long-term development agenda.

“This budget is a product of collective effort and community engagement. With 95 percent of the funds dedicated to development, residents of Migori can expect visible transformation at the grassroots,” said Ngoro, who was flanked by the county assembly speaker among other assembly members.

Speaker of the County Assembly, Christopher Rusana, also applauded MCAs for their unity and commitment to fast-tracking the budget process, stressing the importance of timely implementation by the county executive.

The 2025/2026 budget takes effect at the beginning of the new fiscal year in July, with oversight mechanisms in place to ensure transparency and accountability in project execution.