Why Coast counties are struggling to raise revenue

Mombasa County Governor Hassan Joho, flanked by among others his Deputy Hazel Katana and County Officials flags off trucks outside the County Assembly hall at Treasury square in Mombasa County. Despite recording improvement in revenue collection, most county governments at the Coast are struggling to meet their targets. (PHOTO: MAARUFU MOHAMED/ STANDARD)

Despite recording improvement in revenue collection, most county governments at the Coast are struggling to meet their targets.

As a result, they are relying on allocations from the National Treasury to finance major operations.