Kericho County increases own revenue to Ksh1B
By Nancy Marende, September 23, 2025The Kericho County government has revealed that it recorded a significant rise in its own-source revenue in the 2024/2025 financial year.
Speaking ro a local TV station on Monday night, September 22, 2025, Kericho Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance and Economic Planning and Head of County Treasury Jackson Rop revealed that the county has nearly doubled its collections within two years.
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The CECM noted that automation of revenue collection has been a game-changer, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in handling county finances.
“Kericho County’s own source revenue has improved tremendously since Governor Eric Mutai took over. By the time we came in in 2022, we were at Ksh564 million for our own source revenue,” he said.
“We increased to Ksh1 billion and 72 million last financial year, and this is as a result of the automation that the governor put in place. We have sealed revenue leakages,” he added.
This comes a few months after the county government commissioned the Brooke market in Kericho East Sub-County to boost local trade, improve access to business spaces, and enhance income opportunities for small-scale traders.
Brooke market
Speaking to residents while launching the market on July 10, 2025, Kericho County Governor Dr Erick Mutai revealed his administration’s commitment to grassroots economic empowerment, describing it as a critical step toward uplifting small-scale traders by providing dignified and secure trading spaces.
“This market belongs to the people of Brooke. It is your investment, and we have provided it so that you can operate in comfort, attract more customers, and grow your businesses.
I urge all traders to make full use of this opportunity, especially our young people and women, who are the backbone of the informal economy,” said Mutai.
Ainamoi Member of Parliament Benjamin Langat, who was also present at the launch, underscored the importance of market infrastructure in driving community transformation.
He noted that markets play a vital role not just in trade but also in enhancing the dignity and financial security of ordinary citizens.
“Markets are more than just places to sell goods. They represent income, dignity, and stability for our people. When we invest in such infrastructure, we are not just constructing buildings. We are building opportunities and securing livelihoods for generations. I call upon residents to safeguard this investment, make good use of it, and allow it to grow into a thriving hub of economic activity,” said Langat.