The County Government of Trans Nzoia plans to raise Ksh 709.6 million in own-source revenue during the 2026/27 financial year.
During public participation on this year’s budget estimates on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Kitale, a document showed that the health sector is expected to contribute the largest share of the projected collection.
According to the county’s revenue collection estimates, the Health Department is expected to generate Ksh 300.7 million, representing the highest contribution among all departments.
A significant portion of this amount is expected to come from NHIF reimbursements, estimated at Ksh 200 million, alongside Ksh 80.5 million from health services and Ksh 20 million from public health activities.
Projected revenue from Trans Nzoia County from market stalls
Trade, Commerce and Industry emerges as the second-largest revenue contributor, with a projected collection of Ksh 165.18 million.
Revenue from market stalls, bandas, and enclosed markets is expected to generate Sh68 million, while cess collections are projected at Ksh 60 million.
Open-air market fees are expected to contribute Ksh 22 million, while street parking fees are projected at Ksh 20 million.
The Finance Department is targeting to collect Ksh 110.3 million, largely driven by single business permits (current, arrears, and penalties), projected to generate Ksh 75 million.
Motorbike annual sticker fees are expected to contribute Ksh 15 million, while street parking fees are expected to generate Ksh 20 million.
The Physical Planning, Lands and Housing Department is expected to raise a total of KSh 64.3 million through land rates, building approval fees, outdoor advertising charges, and leases of county land.
How much does Trans Nzoia County get from land rates?
Land rates alone are projected to contribute Ksh 35 million, while outdoor advertisement fees are expected to generate Ksh 20 million.
Kitale Municipality is targeting Ksh 39 million, all of it expected to come from enclosed bus park fees, underlining the strategic role of public transport operations in local revenue generation.
Water, Environment and Natural Resources is expected to collect Ksh 9.05 million, mainly from waste collection and disposal services, while Public Service Management is expected to raise Ksh 7 million through payroll commissions.
The Livestock and Fisheries Department is targeting Ksh 5.25 million from slaughterhouse operations, meat inspection fees, livestock movement permits, and related services.
Agriculture and Irrigation is expected to contribute Ksh 1.78 million, largely from mechanization services and coffee movement permits.
Governance is projected to generate Ksh 2.5 million from fire inspections and compliance certificates, while Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture, and Tourism is expected to raise Ksh 2.55 million through the hire of county sports and cultural facilities.
Public Works, Transport, and Infrastructure is expected to collect Ksh 2 million, mainly from hire of construction machinery, approval of building plans, and wayleave charges.
