Counties must align revenue-raising frameworks with delivery of services

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County governments should, without delay, initiate the process of developing their policies and ensure that they engage all stakeholders in the counties.

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The Constitution allows county governments to impose property rates, entertainment taxes, charges for services they provide, and any other tax or licensing fee authorised by an Act of Parliament. This is under Article 209 of the Constitution.

The Constitution together with Section 120 of the County Governments Act requires an objective basis for setting user fees and charges.

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