as a share of FY2019/20 total, by county

Growth in county staff

Figure 5.1 shows the growth in county employment since FY2015/16 as a proportion of the current (FY2019/20) total. While most counties have added staff since the start of devolution, increases have been especially notable in the ASALs, such as Garissa, Mandera, and Wajir Counties. These increases in staffing reflect the extent to which counties are responding to demand for services as well as the increased funding available at the county level.

FIGURE 5.1

Growth in county employment on regular payroll since FY2015/16 as a share of FY2019/20 total, by county

Nairobi Nakuru Nyeri Laikipia Nyandarua Kisumu Baringo Mombasa Kericho Elgeyo Marakwet Busia Kiambu Siaya Kirinyaga Migori Isiolo Embu Kisii

Uasin-Gishu Muranga Machakos Bomet Tana River

Taita Taveta Marsabit Kitui Samburu Narok Trans Nzoia Makueni West Pokot Meru Kajiado Lamu Kilifi Kakamega Kwale Turkana

Tharaka Nithi Homa Bay Bungoma Vihiga Wajir Mandera Nandi Garissa Nyamira –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Change in employment (%)

Source: Office of the Controller of Budget, annual county government budget implementation review reports, FY2015/16 to FY2019/20. Note: County employment growth in Laikipia and Nyeri Counties was less than 1 percent.