Contributors Of Increase In Own Source Revenue In Laikipia

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Laikipia County has grown its own source revenue (OSR) by 97% from Ksh. 385 million in the 2016/2017 financial year to Ksh. 759 million by end of April of the 2021/2022 financial year. This is growth by Ksh. 373 million.

  

The exponential growth is credited to self-reliance by Laikipia taxpayers, sensitizing the community, on matters of revenue, and having a committed Revenue Board workforce.

  

In mid-March this year, the revenue board staff members were on a one-month training exercise at the Kenya School of Government (Embu Campus) on revenue enhancement. This plays a vital role in ensuring that Laikipia meets its target this year.

  

Other contributing factors for OSR increment are more investment coming to the county because of political goodwill and establishment of working infrastructure, extending deadlines for payment of single business permit, and offering waivers for interests and penalties for existing land rates, among others. For instance, the extension period for payment of a single business permit, liquor license, and land rates ends on 31st May 2022.

  

The growth in revenue has directly translated to major developments, including infrastructure and water for production projects, improved health facilities, and Smart town initiatives. When Laikipians see more development projects being implemented, they are even more willing to pay taxes.

  

Going digital in revenue collection has also facilitated ensuring every coin paid is accounted for. Today, not even parking fees or paying for medical cards is done using paper money. All is now through wiring for a clear trail.

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