The World Bank is set to release its annual grants to county governments to facilitate devolution projects.
The Bank on Thursday launched this year’s grants programme with an aim to release Sh4 billion that will facilitate this year’s activities.
The money is expected to be received in the devolved units by June 30.
The 22 counties are an improvement from the 13 counties who received the grants last year.
Makueni, Kiambu, Kakamega, Mombasa, Nyandarua, Mandera, Kisii, Meru, Nyeri, Bungoma, Narok, Elgeyo Marakwet, Laikipia, Kilifi and Baringo Counties are among the counties listed to receive the grants.
Others are Wajir, Busia, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Marsabit, Trans Nzoia and Kajiado.
“The programme has registered a positive impact on capacity building in county governments, which have systematically deepens institutional competencies and improved systems to deliver on devolved functions,” Wamalwa said.
The CS added that the initiative has helped improve counties financial accountability and reporting.
Nyandarua county was awarded the best performer this year kicking out Busia county from last year.
