Senate ICT Committee begins nationwide review of county revenue systems
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, April 14, 2026The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology has embarked on a three-day oversight visit to some of the counties which have been selected, such as Narok County, to assess the effectiveness of revenue management systems and the use of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).
Taking it to their X handle on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Parliament of Kenya has noted that the exercise fits in the constitutional mandate of the Committee to control county governments and to provide sound management of the use of the public resources.
“The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology has commenced a three-day oversight visit to selected counties, beginning with Narok County, to assess the effectiveness of county revenue management systems and the implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS),” the Parliament statement read in part.
One of the major areas of concern during the visit is how the counties are using technology to enhance revenue collection, transparency, and accountability in their financial activities.
Senate to inquire into revenue systems
The members of the committee will also engage county officials in discussions to determine the performance, efficiency, and integration of the existing revenue systems during the Narok engagement. Special focus is being provided to IFMIS, which is a system that is aimed at automating financial operations, enhancing the accuracy of reporting and preventing revenue leakage.
The committee is also investigating whether all revenue gathered in the county is properly referred to in the county revenue fund and whether all systems are in place to facilitate real-time reconciliation and proper financial reporting as per the public finance management framework.
Lawmakers observed that well-developed revenue management mechanisms are needed to help counties to maximise their own-source revenue and minimise reliance on national government allocations.
The oversight will also measure other important factors, like the integration of the systems, the security of the data, the reliability of the infrastructure, and whether the systems are adhering to national ICT and public finance regulations.
Based on the initial results of similar evaluations, the committee pointed out that most counties are still struggling with some long-standing problems, such as the lack of systems integration, inadequate integration with IFMIS, high maintenance, and low technical skills among the employees.
In other cases, the adoption of various, non-integrated platforms has compromised efficiency and data integrity, as well as subjected revenue collection processes to loss.
The committee has highlighted the importance of counties implementing integrated, secure and easy-to-use systems capable of meeting national standards and facilitating smooth financial management between the different departments.
Other counties to be visited by Senate committee
The committee will then proceed to conduct its inquiry into county revenue administration by visiting Nandi, Kericho and Kakamega counties following the Narok visit.
The results of the exercise will be used to provide an all-inclusive report to the Senate, and recommendations will be made on how to reinforce laws, policies, and administrative frameworks to enhance revenue collection and accountability and catalyse good financial management within the county governments.