We can collect revenue on behalf of counties, says KRAThe Kenya Revenue Authority is willing to help counties boost their revenue streams by collecting taxes on their behalf.The authority says it has proper infrastructure, and continues to better its systems, making it capable of helping counties. “We have the infrastructure to collect revenue, and the Constitution has outlined that there should be a single collector of revenue. SEE ALSO :Iron ore extraction suspended over alleged tax evasionThe sentiments come amid raging debate over the capacity of counties to ensure proper revenue collection, following recent reports that show dwindling revenue in counties despite increased revenue streams. There have been allegations that most counties could be declaring lower collection to give room for looting. But despite most counties showing improved revenue collection, they are performing below their potential, making them heavily reliant on national government funding.

Source: Standard Digital February 05, 2019 21:04 UTC