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Why counties are struggling to realise their revenue potential

Counties have the potential to raise Sh250 billion annually from their own resources.

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by JULIUS OTIENO

News20 September 2025 - 04:56
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Outdated manual systems, weak enforcement and poor record keeping prevent counties from meeting their revenue targets, a new report has revealed.

The latest county expenditure review by the Controller of Budget shows counties missed their own-source revenue targets by 23 per cent in the financial year ending June 30, 2025.

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