Lamu Reviews Model Bill on Financing of Cities and Urban Areas

The County Government of Lamu has taken a step toward strengthening urban governance and financial sustainability following a technical review of the Model County Financing of Cities and Urban Areas Bill.

The review meeting, convened through the Office of the County Secretary in collaboration with the Municipality of Lamu, was held at the Lamu Vocational Training Hall.

The session brought together senior county officials, finance experts, legal officers, and municipal administrators to deliberate on the proposed legislative framework that will guide the financing and financial management of municipalities and urban areas.

The proposed Bill aims to strengthen financial management and accountability within municipalities, establish clear mechanisms for revenue delegation and retention, and provide a structured formula for allocating funds to urban areas.

It also seeks to promote efficient service delivery and support sustainable urban development.

The meeting was held under the Kenya Urban Support Programme (KUSP), a national initiative that supports counties in strengthening urban institutions, improving infrastructure, and enhancing service delivery in municipalities and urban areas.

Following the technical review, the draft document will undergo public participation where stakeholders and members of the public will be invited to provide views and recommendations.

The final document will then be submitted to the County Executive Committee and later to the County Assembly for consideration.

Among those who attended the meeting were County Executive Committee Member for Lands Tashrifa Bakari, Lamu Municipality Manager Abdulsewamad Ali, Chief Officer for Lands Ahmed Ali (Loo), Chief Officer for Finance Salma Omar, and Chief Officer for Budget Bwanakheri Avokame, County Attorney Kulthum Harith among other county officials.

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For more information, contact the Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke