Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga on Thursday signed the Nyeri County Finance Bill, 2023, into law.

 The Nyeri Finance Bill 2023 aims to provide for the amendment of the Nyeri County Revenue Administration ACT, 2014, in relation to taxes, fees, and charges for various services and other revenue-raising measures.

Speaking after signing the bill into law, Mutahi said the Bill will help to realize the targeted Kes b1.3 billion in revenues in the financial year 2023-2024, inclusive of revenue expected to be raised from the Nyeri County Health Services Fund.

The county boss revealed that a few amendments were made to broaden revenue streams; however, current rates will remain unchanged.

Further, he said the revenue raised will ensure Nyeri residents enjoy the fruits of devolution since the money will be ploughed back to render essential services.

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Kahiga noted that the Executive and the County Assembly harmoniously worked together toward the fruition of the Finance Bill.

The bill will now proceed to the Government Printer for gazettement in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the County Governments Act, 2012, in order to take legal effect.

Among those who witnessed the signing of the bill were Deputy Governor David Kinaniri, Nyeri Finance County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Robert Thuo, and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).