The Senate on Tuesday approved Division of Revenue Bill 2019. The new Bill allocates Sh335 billion to the county government for development projects and other activities.
The senators have now left the National Assembly to pass the Bill or shoot it down.
Chief Justice David Maraga had asked the National Assembly and Governors to consider dialogue to resolve the stalemate as far as the bill is concerned.
The CoG decided to move to the Supreme Court after the Senate and National Assembly failed to agree on the amount allocated to the counties.
The National Assembly had approved Sh316 billion while the senate supported Sh335 billion allocation as suggested by the Controller of Budget.
Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has said that the ball in now in the court of the MPs. He reminded them to remember the benefits of devolution when deciding to vote for or against the Bill.
“The Senate has PASSED the Division of Revenue Bill 2019 with 335B for the Counties. We trust the National Assembly will rise to the occasion and support devolution. Mpira kwenu,” he said.
Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has also said that the MPs have the duty to promote devolution through the approval of the bill. Murkomen, also Senate Majority leader said that the senators have already played their part.
“This afternoon the Senate has passed a new Division of Revenue Bill allocating the counties KShs 335B. The bill has been transmitted to National Assembly for consideration. We remain steadfast in our duty to protect devolution and defending counties and county governments!" he said.