In a bid to achieve the potential target of Sh550 million annually through revenue collection in this financial year, Bomet County Government and Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) have partnered for cashless collections of revenue.
The deal was reached after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and Postal Corporation of Kenya Post Master General and Chief Executive Officer John Tonui at the county headquarters.
Apart from revenue collection, the partnership will also enhance efficiency, accountability, and streamlining of operations across the various departments of the county government.
Barchok said that Posta will help fill the gaps that have been affecting the revenue collection from achieving their desired targets.
“We will fully support the corporation so that it delivers on its mandate,” said Barchok.
He said the aim is to move away from the situations handling cash in terms of county services and engage in cashless ways to avoid loss of revenue by a few corrupt employees.
“This is now the solution to our problems where we have been losing a lot of money especially when handled in cash form because the money collected in the form of revenue will be sent directly to our account,” he said.
The Governor boss exuded confidence that they will meet the target because they have automated their revenue collections.
Currently, the county has been collecting Sh300 million annually.
The County boss said they will be glad to use the corporation’s PostaPay which will help them in making payments and even the casual workers without any complications.
“By paying them a fee, the Posta will also assist us in monitoring our revenue collections and that will make them seal the loopholes which led to loss of revenue,” said Barchok.
On his part, Tonui said that the corporation can help the devolved unit meet its revenue targets and even make payments on behalf of the county without any hindrance.
He assured the people of Bomet County of last-mile service delivery on their services and could handle the job because of the strengthened workforce.
“Even after this deal, we will increase the workforce to do the job, and in the other way is the creation of new jobs for young people,” he said.
He said the deal will help in the transformative agenda which is in line with Kenya Kwanza administration’s Bottom-Up approach.
The CEO also noted that since he took over the leadership of the corporation, he has put up avenues that will see the corporation grow and be self-sustainable.
The Post Master General assured that the corporation remains committed to its obligations and assured customers and members of the public of the corporation’s capabilities to provide them with last-mile delivery solutions for individuals, corporations, and government agencies.
By Lamech Willy.A
