Civil Society organizations in Nakuru are pushing to ensure County Taxation Policy is in place.
Led by Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance (Cedgg), the CSOs argue that having a taxation policy in place will offer guidelines on matters taxation.
Currently, Nakuru County does not have a Taxation Policy in place, something the CSOs say is a gap that should be addressed.
Director Revenue, Internal and External Resource Mobilisation, Charles Lwanga, however says the county government is trying to align Taxation with the national values and principles of governance as well as the principles of taxation in the Public Finance Management laws.
In his remarks during inception of the Project that will see a Taxation Policy in place, he stated that the County is mapping tax bases especially land, houses and businesses with view to develop automated systems that can be accessed remotely by taxpayers.
“The county government is committed to establish a Citizens platform that ensures inclusion of citizens’ voice in taxation decisions and feedback on alignment of taxes with service delivery,” he said.
Lwanga lauded CEDGG for championing for taxation policy to be in place, adding that it will complement the existing framework towards equity, inclusivity and efficiency in county taxation.
If established, the taxation policy will help address numerous challenges oftenly raised by residents.
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