County Scorecard — BNS MashinaniBNS MashinaniKilifi
SPECIMEN // FY 2026/27Kilifi County Fiscal Review: KES 16.89B Devolution Share, UHC & Blue Economy Investments
BNS Mashinani Coast Region Desk· Published 2026-07-14· 6 min read· Audited Intelligence
Official Provenance & Verification Stamp
Source: Kilifi County Fiscal Strategy Paper & County Assembly Appropriation Act
Standard: Ground-Verified by BNS Mashinani · Analyst Signoff: Coast Region Field Lead
Total Allocation
KES 16.89B
+5.2% YoY
Execution Rate
89.1%
Consistent execution
Health Share
29.2%
KES 4.93B total
Blue Economy & Agric
24.3%
KES 4.10B total
What This Means For You (Citizen Summary)
- Kilifi County receives KES 16.89 Billion in equitable share, supporting an economy spanning coastal tourism, artisanal fishing, and arid hinterlands.
- The county committed KES 4.10 Billion (24.3%) to Agriculture and Blue Economy, focusing on cold storage at landing beaches and modern motorized boat gear.
- Universal Health Coverage grants provide KES 340M in co-funding for coastal dispensaries in Magarini, Kaloleni, and Malindi.
- Drought resilience projects in Ganze sub-county absorbed KES 580M for water pan desilting and solar borehole pumping.
1. Geographical Realities & Fiscal Balancing
Kilifi County faces a dual economy: a thriving coastal tourism and marine belt alongside drought-prone inland pastoralist zones in Ganze and Magarini. The **KES 16.89 Billion** allocation reflects this dual mandate.
2. Key Investment Pillars
- **Blue Economy & Agriculture (24.3%)**: Modernization of Ngomeni and Kichwa cha Kati fish landing sites, seaweed farming grants in Kibokoni, and cashew nut seedling distribution.
- **Health Services (29.2%)**: Upgrades to Malindi Sub-County Hospital maternity wing and distribution of anti-malarial commodities.
- **Water Infrastructure (18.5%)**: Reticulation of Baricho water supply pipelines to underserved villages.
- **Roads & Transport (31.4%)**: Rural access road grading and beach access infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Answered in this Dossier
Kilifi County receives KES 16.89 Billion in unconditional equitable share from the national government for FY 2026/2027.