The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent body established under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Its primary function is to recommend the basis for the equitable sharing of revenue raised by the national government between the national and county governments, as well as among the county governments[1][3][4]. ### Key Functions: - Revenue Sharing Recommendations: The CRA makes recommendations on how to equitably share revenue between the national and county governments and among the county governments[1][3]. - Financial Management: It advises on financial management and financing for both national and county governments[1][4]. - Policy Development: The Commission develops policies to identify marginalized areas for resource allocation[1]. ### Membership: The Commission consists of a chairperson, two members from the National Assembly, five from the Senate, and the Principal Secretary for Finance. Members are appointed by the President and must have extensive experience in financial and economic matters[2][5]. ### Notable Recommendations: The CRA has proposed a formula for sharing resources among counties, which includes factors such as population, basic equal share, poverty index, land area, and fiscal responsibility[3]. ### Vision and Mission: The CRA aims to be a trusted advisor on equitable resource distribution for balanced economic growth. Its mission is to provide recommendations on revenue sharing and financial management for national and county governments[4].