Machakos County Introduces Digital Revenue Collection to Curb Losses
Starting Monday, February 24, the Machakos County Government will roll out a new digital revenue collection system to seal loopholes that have led to financial losses.
During the launch, Finance CECM Onesmus Kuyu highlighted that the county has been losing substantial revenue due to manual collection, making the shift to a digital platform necessary.
“From next week, we will fully implement the digital collection system. All business owners must take note of this. Discipline and order are key to advancing this county,” Kuyu stated.
The new system will impact all businesses, including those affected by middlemen.
“For instance, we have not been receiving revenue from building approvals. Brokers in the sector collect the money, but it never reaches the county,” he explained.
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To comply, business owners must register on an app by providing details such as their profession, interests, and documents like ID cards, business permits, title deeds, and licenses. The system will also enable them to track their revenue payments.
“My core responsibility is to safeguard county revenue, and I will ensure no funds are lost,” Kuyu emphasized during an awareness forum.
Machakos County is following the footsteps of Nairobi County, which introduced a similar digital payment system in January 2024.
The move aligns with the government’s push for counties to embrace technology to enhance revenue collection.
Speaking at the 2nd Own Source Revenue (OSR) Growth Conference on February 6, 2025, State Department for Development Principal Secretary, Ms. Teresia Mbaika, underscored the role of devolution in economic growth. However, she stressed that counties must achieve financial independence through digital automation and cashless payment systems to reduce losses and boost efficiency.
Machakos County Introduces Digital Revenue Collection to Curb Losses
