Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has announced a sharp increase in the county’s own-source revenue collection, saying improved systems and tighter financial controls have nearly doubled annual earnings without any increase in taxes or levies.
Wamatangi said Kiambu County has grown its revenue from about Ksh2.9 billion before he assumed office to Ksh5.45 billion in 2025, a performance he attributed to strengthened accountability measures and sealing loopholes in the revenue collection system.
He noted that the increase has significantly boosted the county’s ability to fund development projects across key sectors, including health, infrastructure, and emergency services.
Speaking during a county engagement on Wednesday, the governor said the administration has recorded a major turnaround in financial performance compared to previous years.
“When I became governor, the county was putting together only Ksh2 billion to change the lives of the people. When they did their best, it was Ksh2.9 billion,” he said.
“In one year alone, I did Ksh5.4 billion, an increment of almost Ksh3 billion in one year.”
Wamatangi further revealed that the county is now targeting between Ksh6.5 billion and Ksh7.5 billion in the next financial year, while maintaining the same tax structure.
“This year, our target is Ksh6.5 billion. Actually, we are targeting Ksh7.5 billion, and there is no increment that we have done on taxes, levies or business licences,” he added.
The governor said the rise in revenue has enabled his administration to increase the development budget from less than Ksh800 million annually to nearly Ksh5 billion, allowing for faster implementation of public projects.
He credited the improved performance to the adoption of technology in revenue collection and enhanced oversight mechanisms that have reduced leakages.
According to him, the county is now prioritizing investments in healthcare, particularly in upgrading public hospitals and improving access to essential medical services.
Wamatangi also defended his administration’s fiscal discipline, noting that he has not undertaken any foreign benchmarking trips since taking office.
“This is my fourth year, and I have never boarded a plane to go abroad to do benchmarking. There is technology, and we can make a phone call. That way we can save resources,” he said.
He added that the county has expanded its health infrastructure, ensuring all 14 Level Four hospitals now have ambulances, with some facilities operating more than one unit.
The governor also highlighted improvements in specialised healthcare services, including the introduction of dialysis services in public hospitals that previously lacked such capacity.
He maintained that the increased revenue will continue to drive development projects aimed at improving service delivery and enhancing the quality of life for residents across Kiambu County.
