Amount Nairobi County Collects from Taxes Daily – 2026 Revenue Insights

Nairobi City County is generating tens of millions of shillings daily from its own local revenue streams, highlighting the capital’s strong economic activity and growing tax base.

Average Daily Revenue Collection

Recent financial data shows that Nairobi City County collects about KSh 37 million per day in Own Source Revenue (OSR). This estimate is derived from the county’s reported KSh 13.52 billion internal revenue for the 2024/2025 financial year.

However, the daily collections are not fixed. County officials note that revenue figures fluctuate widely depending on factors such as:

License renewal seasons
Enforcement operations
Payment compliance levels
Economic activity within the city

At peak periods, the county has even recorded a single-day collection of KSh 120 million, especially during intense business permit renewal drives.

Record Annual Performance

In the 2024/2025 financial year, Nairobi achieved one of its strongest revenue performances since the introduction of devolution.

Key highlights:

Total internal revenue reached KSh 13.52 billion
Overall collections hit approximately KSh 13.8 billion
This marked the highest revenue milestone for the county in recent years

The improved performance has largely been credited to the digitization of revenue systems and stricter enforcement measures.

Monthly Collection Milestones

Some departments have posted impressive monthly figures.

For example:

In May 2025, the housing department alone collected KSh 200 million in one month
The surge was driven by digital tracking systems and aggressive recovery campaigns targeting defaulters

These targeted efforts continue to play a major role in boosting the county’s revenue base.

Main Sources of Nairobi County Revenue

Nairobi City County relies on several key streams to generate its own-source income.

1. Land Rates

Land rates remain the largest contributor to the county’s internally generated funds. Property owners across the city are required to pay annual land charges.

2. Unified Business Permits (UBP)

All businesses operating within Nairobi must obtain a Unified Business Permit. This makes UBP fees one of the most reliable revenue streams for the county.

3. Parking Fees

Daily parking charges collected from motorists across the city form a steady and predictable income source.

4. House Rents

County-owned residential units generated about KSh 800 million annually in 2025, the highest figure recorded in a decade.

5. Health Facilities (FIF)

Public hospitals under the county contribute through the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF). In the last financial year, health facilities generated KSh 1.398 billion.