Counties need more powers over taxation to raise revenue

Kenya has devolved powers and resources, with the 47 counties having greater control over local administrative issues. This system helps us make decisions on local issues and ensure choices are made at the appropriate spatial level. On one hand, there is need to scale-up quality investments that will create new jobs, wealth and opportunities. On the other, there’s need to maintain economic and financial stability.

But the challenge is on allocation of revenues to county governments as the law limits the ceilings we can get. Through customisation of revenue collections, most counties have been able to raise additional revenue to the Exchequer.