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Governor Sakaja: We’ve Outperformed Kidero, Sonko, NMS , Kananu, and All Other Counties Since Devolution

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is on track to collect a record revenue of KSh 13 billion by the end of this financial year. So far, the county has collected KSh 12.1 billion.

This success, according to Sakaja, is largely due to the digitization of revenue collection systems and the introduction of the Unified Business Permit (UBP), which simplifies the payment of multiple licenses.

Despite a shortfall in the target of KSh 19.9 billion, mainly due to the El Nino rains, this revenue is the highest recorded since Kenya’s devolution began.

Governor Sakaja attributed the success to the county’s efforts in automating revenue streams, which have minimized revenue leakages and increased efficiency.

The UBP, introduced earlier in the year, has been particularly impactful, consolidating various permits into a single payment, thus easing the process for businesses.

The revenue growth is seen as an achievement for Nairobi County, reflecting better governance and improved service delivery. This increase is also expected to enhance the county’s ability to fund development projects and improve infrastructure, ultimately benefiting residents.

Despite the positive outcomes, the county faced challenges, including the impact of El Nino rains, which hindered some revenue collection activities. However, the current figures still represent a remarkable improvement and set a new benchmark for future revenue targets.

The county government plans to continue leveraging technology and innovative solutions to sustain and further boost revenue collection.

The Nairobi governor expressed optimism about maintaining this  trajectory and achieving even higher revenue in the coming years.

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