Kilifi own-source revenue jumps by 25 pc as county strengthens reforms

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro when he appeared before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee at Bunge Tower, Nairobi on March 10, 2025 over audit queries. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Kilifi County’s Own Source Revenue (OSR) grew by Sh300 million in the last financial year, marking a 25.2 per cent increase from 2023/2024.

Delivering his State of the County Address, Governor Gideon Mung’aro said OSR has risen steadily since he took office, growing from Sh1 billion in 2023/2024 to Sh1.209 billion and then to Sh1.513 billion in 2024/2025—reflecting growth rates of 20.4 per cent and 25.2 per cent, respectively.