The 2022/2023 financial year saw county governments in Kenya generate KES 37.81 billion from own-source revenue (OSR). This figure represents 65.9% of the annual target of KES 57.37 billion, marking a 5.3% improvement from KES 35.91 billion collected in the 2021/2022 financial year.
This article provides a detailed breakdown of revenue collection across all 47 counties, highlighting top-performing and underperforming counties and analyzing key revenue trends.
1. Summary of Revenue Collection Performance
- Total Revenue Target: KES 57.37 billion
- Actual Revenue Collected: KES 37.81 billion
- Percentage Achieved: 65.9%
Performance Trends
- Revenue collection improved compared to the 2021/2022 financial year.
- Some counties exceeded their targets, while others performed below 50% of their expected revenue.
- Lamu, Kirinyaga, and Kitui counties led in performance, while Nyamira, Marsabit, Mandera, Murang’a, Wajir, Kisumu, and Kericho recorded the lowest percentages.
2. Revenue Collection by County
The table below presents the revenue target, actual revenue collected, and percentage performance for each county.
| County | Revenue Target (KES) | Actual Revenue (KES) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baringo | 387,429,514 | 313,351,637 | 80.9 |
| Bomet | 300,000,000 | 242,395,023 | 80.8 |
| Bungoma | 500,000,000 | 379,716,358 | 75.9 |
| Busia | 310,711,243 | 201,772,364 | 64.9 |
| Elgeyo Marakwet | 246,239,213 | 217,350,490 | 88.3 |
| Embu | 514,140,000 | 383,178,337 | 74.5 |
| Garissa | 100,000,000 | 81,361,298 | 81.4 |
| Homa Bay | 818,315,811 | 491,496,550 | 60.1 |
| Isiolo | 178,097,913 | 151,805,623 | 85.2 |
| Kajiado | 1,743,946,728 | 875,281,130 | 50.2 |
| Kakamega | 1,942,426,514 | 1,309,679,900 | 67.4 |
| Kericho | 1,019,388,053 | 501,354,545 | 49.2 |
| Kiambu | 3,392,022,527 | 2,424,634,382 | 71.5 |
| Kilifi | 1,051,376,905 | 661,686,660 | 62.9 |
| Kirinyaga | 355,601,999 | 399,321,046 | 112.3 |
| Kisii | 650,000,000 | 413,988,597 | 63.7 |
| Kisumu | 1,518,837,525 | 731,449,033 | 48.2 |
| Kitui | 420,000,000 | 464,354,467 | 110.6 |
| Kwale | 454,276,121 | 392,952,872 | 86.5 |
| Laikipia | 821,111,327 | 504,274,788 | 61.4 |
| Lamu | 131,000,000 | 156,907,612 | 119.8 |
| Machakos | 1,717,118,593 | 1,429,791,260 | 83.3 |
| Makueni | 670,000,000 | 418,752,940 | 62.5 |
| Mandera | 290,436,786 | 122,528,934 | 42.2 |
| Marsabit | 170,000,000 | 58,565,723 | 34.5 |
| Meru | 600,000,000 | 418,801,954 | 69.8 |
| Migori | 600,000,000 | 406,364,909 | 67.7 |
| Mombasa | 5,004,354,326 | 3,998,628,848 | 79.9 |
| Murang’a | 1,265,765,573 | 534,416,925 | 42.2 |
| Nairobi City | 17,505,011,669 | 10,237,263,780 | 58.5 |
| Nakuru | 2,280,000,000 | 1,611,062,682 | 70.7 |
| Nandi | 373,234,444 | 200,737,628 | 53.8 |
| Narok | 4,204,783,838 | 3,061,007,640 | 72.8 |
| Nyamira | 432,000,000 | 113,484,901 | 26.3 |
| Nyandarua | 660,000,000 | 505,913,306 | 76.7 |
| Nyeri | 800,000,000 | 610,656,883 | 76.3 |
| Samburu | 240,330,500 | 226,516,961 | 94.3 |
| Siaya | 590,261,582 | 402,229,607 | 68.1 |
| Taita Taveta | 389,402,624 | 265,254,255 | 68.1 |
| Tana River | 87,846,000 | 59,173,171 | 67.4 |
| Tharaka Nithi | 259,700,000 | 164,200,787 | 63.2 |
| Trans Nzoia | 328,400,000 | 267,760,051 | 81.5 |
| Turkana | 198,000,000 | 177,717,811 | 89.8 |
| Uasin Gishu | 1,400,471,851 | 936,606,563 | 66.9 |
| Vihiga | 181,484,444 | 108,347,382 | 59.7 |
| Wajir | 100,000,000 | 46,746,101 | 46.7 |
| West Pokot | 170,000,000 | 128,195,210 | 75.4 |
| Total | 57,373,523,623 | 37,809,038,922 | 65.9% |
3. Top-Performing Counties in Revenue Collection
These counties exceeded their annual revenue targets: 1️⃣ Lamu – 119.8%
2️⃣ Kirinyaga – 112.3%
3️⃣ Kitui – 110.6%
4. Underperforming Counties
The seven counties that collected less than 50% of their revenue targets were: 1️⃣ Nyamira – 26.3%
2️⃣ Marsabit – 34.5%
3️⃣ Mandera – 42.2%
4️⃣ Murang’a – 42.2%
5️⃣ Wajir – 46.7%
6️⃣ Kisumu – 48.2%
7️⃣ Kericho – 49.2%
Conclusion
The 2022/2023 financial year saw steady growth in county revenue generation, with several counties surpassing their targets while others lagged behind. Strengthening revenue collection strategies and addressing inefficiencies will be key to sustaining financial growth in subsequent financial years.
