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How government can shore up its revenue collection

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A customer files tax returns at KRA's Nyeri offices. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

The primary function of government is to provide quality services to its citizens such as improving living standards, creating jobs, and proper security.

Health care, education, modern infrastructure, and paying civil servants is also the government's responsibility. Now, for the economy to grow, governments need sustainable sources of funding to achieve the common goal of a prosperous and functional society.

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