Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has credited the county’s growing revenue collection to the digitization of all revenue streams, a move that has brought efficiency and transparency to the system.

He further recommended the digital revenue collection system to other counties, citing its role in boosting revenue and accountability.

Speaking before the Senate County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC), Sakaja revealed that the county collected KSh 12.81 billion in the last financial year, marking a notable rise compared to previous years.

“This is a notable rise from the KSh 1.83 billion collected during the same period last year,” Governor Sakaja stated, referring to the first quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year.

The governor highlighted October 2024 as a standout month, with revenue collections hitting 97% of the set target. Total collections for the month reached KSh 823.67 million, a significant leap from the KSh 526.02 million collected in October 2023.

Sakaja, accompanied by Finance County Executive Committee (CEC) member Charles Kerich and Revenue Collection Chief Officer Tiras Njoroge, attributed the gains to a robust revenue collection system.

“We now have a system that outperforms all other revenue systems the county has ever had,” Kerich said.

“Last year, we collected KSh 12.81 billion, but this year, we are targeting KSh 20 billion,” Sakaja reiterated.

Governor Sakaja emphasized that the digitization of revenue streams has enhanced the county’s ability to meet its financial obligations, paving the way for improved service delivery and development projects.

The administration’s focus on innovation and accountability is being hailed as a critical step in transforming Nairobi’s financial management and boosting public trust in local governance. Governor Sakaja also encouraged other counties to adopt similar systems, emphasizing that digitization could significantly enhance their revenue collection and accountability.