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What are the sources of revenue for county governments?

Give the sources of revenue for county governments.

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Maurice
(i) Charges for services offered by the county government like parking fees and garbage collection.

(ii) Fines from those who break bylaws.

(iii) Loans from the national government which must be approved by the parliament and the county assembly.

(iv) Profits from investments which a county government might undertake.

(v) From national government through equitable fund which amounts to about 15%

(vi) Grants from the national government to marginalised counties after parliamentary approval.

(vii) From property,land,houses,through rents and rates or sale of property.

(viii) Entertainment taxes.

(ix) Sales on cash crops.

(x) Loans or donations from external sources but which must be guaranteed by the national government and approved by the county assembly.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on May 26, 2017 at 10:30

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