Counties push for infrastructure fund allocation to support urban growth

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National Treasury CS John Mbadi holds the Budget Briefcase at parliament, Nairobi, June 11, 2026. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

County governments are warning of a major crisis in urban centres as rural-urban migration continues to rise, straining services such as sanitation, water delivery and waste management.

Now, heads of municipalities in counties are seeking a share of funds collected through the National Infrastructure Fund (HIF) to develop infrastructure, promote economic development and attract investment.

This follows concerns over inadequate funding facing dozens of municipalities across the country, which has strained service delivery, including disaster response and security.