The total funds that were available from 13th March to 31st July 2020 to the County Governments for COVID-19 interventions amounted to Kshs. 13.1 Billion.
The total expenditure by County Governments during the period was Kshs. 3.43 Billion and translates to an absorption rate of 33.2%.
Counties that reported the highest expenditure were Nakuru at Kshs. 311.97 million, Wajir at Kshs. 255.33 million and Kiambu at Kshs. 245.94 million.
Seven counties, namely Bomet, Embu, Kirinyaga, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit and Nairobi City, did not report any expenditures towards COVID-19 interventions. Mombasa County had not provided a report on the utilisation of COVID-19 Funds by the time of finalising the report.
The report done by the Controller of Budget covers the period between 13th March 2020 to 31st July 2020 and provides an overview of utilisation for COVID-19 Funds by County Governments.