Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko has secured a significant boost for the implementation of community projects following the endorsement of a Sh10.8 billion budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year by members of the county assembly (MCAs). This approval is expected to alleviate pressure on the administration to deliver on its promises, with a focus on improving performance margins through various initiatives.

The approved budget prioritizes crucial projects aimed at enhancing residents' livelihoods. These include essential services such as road maintenance, improved water supply, upgraded health facilities, modern markets, designated boda-boda shades, and enhanced Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centres. The MCAs, upon passing the budget, expressed their hope that these initiatives would lead to better services for the people of Migori.

Speaker Christopher Rusana, speaking at the Migori County Assembly premises, affirmed that the budget was thoroughly interrogated and found to be 'people-based.' This assessment was primarily due to the increased percentage allocated to development, especially community-focused projects. Rusana conveyed confidence that the 2025/2026 financial year would see improved services and programs for the county's residents.

Ken Ouma, the Majority Leader and South Sakwa MCA, underscored the responsibility of each MCA in ensuring the actualization of the proposed projects. He highlighted the successful implementation rate of the previous fiscal year's community projects, noting that approximately 94 percent of the 2024/2025 FY’s community projects were completed, with an overall implementation rate of 95 percent. Ouma also addressed the reduction in the current budget to Sh10.8 billion, attributing this challenge in funding potentially to a new finance bill that prioritized 'comfort' over increased public revenue.

The budget, which was presented before the assembly by Graham Kagali, Chair for Budget and Appropriations Committee, and tabled on April 30, 2025, reflects Governor Ayacko’s administration’s commitment to fostering inclusive governance and development. Kagali emphasized that the budget explicitly prioritizes community needs such as roads, water, and healthcare.

A significant portion of the budget, specifically Sh700 million, has been allocated for forward-based community initiatives. Within this, roads receive the largest share at 52.2 percent, followed by water and energy at 20.4 percent, and health at 8.5 percent. The budget also includes Sh227.46 million designated for the clearance of pending bills. Of the total Sh10.8 billion, Sh6.66 billion (61.5 percent) is allocated for recurrent expenditure, while Sh4.17 billion (38.5 percent) is dedicated to development projects. The administration plans to source Sh8.39 billion from equitable shares, Sh1.67 billion from conditional grants, and Sh760 million from its own source revenue. Sector-wise, the health sector commands the largest allocation at Sh2.72 billion, with roads following at Sh1.23 billion. Public Service Management also received Sh1.23 billion, while the County Assembly and Water sectors were allocated Sh957.92 million and Sh674.3 million respectively.