Embu County Hits Record KSh 916m in Revenue After Fully Adopting JamboPay Cashless System
- Embu county set a new revenue record following full implementation of a cashless payment system
- Governor Cecily Mbarire credited technology and transparency for the historic increase in collections
- More reforms and policy shifts are expected as the county targets even higher revenue in 2025/2026
TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya
Embu county has recorded an all-time high in revenue collection, hitting KSh 916,776,467 in the 2024/2025 financial year following the successful rollout of a cashless payment system.
Source: Facebook
This marks a major leap from the previous year’s KSh 746,970,467, signalling a strong shift in financial management and accountability within the county.
The jump, which represents the highest own-source revenue ever collected in Embu since devolution, is being hailed as a landmark achievement.
Riding the momentum of its strategic partnership with JamboPay, the county is now setting its sights even higher for the upcoming 2025/2026 financial year.
Embu governor reflects on historic KSh 916 million revenue
Governor Cecily Mbarire lauded the milestone and attributed the success to the digital overhaul of revenue systems, which has helped plug financial leakages, curb corruption, and restore public confidence in local governance.
“Through deliberate and strategic efforts, Embu County has recorded an impressive KSh 916 million in own-source revenue, a remarkable testament to our commitment to fiscal discipline and service delivery,” Mbarire stated via her official social media page.
The JamboPay cashless system, which was implemented across all sub-counties, introduced automation, eliminated manual handling of funds, and streamlined enforcement mechanisms.
The governor emphasised that the system has not only improved efficiency but has also enhanced accountability.
“This milestone has been achieved through the automation of revenue systems, enhanced and streamlined enforcement mechanisms, a dedicated and professional workforce, and the sealing of revenue leakages. By embracing technology and upholding transparency in our operations, we have not only improved efficiency but also built public trust in our systems,” she added.
How is JamboPay transforming revenue collections?
According to officials from JamboPay, more is yet to come. The firm has recommended additional policy interventions to further bolster compliance, optimise operations, and expand digital revenue streams.
These measures are expected to support Embu’s goal of surpassing its current record in the next financial cycle.
The success story of Embu’s cashless transformation now stands as a model for other counties, highlighting the role of digital innovation in improving governance, sealing loopholes, and building trust between citizens and government institutions.
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How did Kisii county break revenue records?
In a related development, Kisii county achieved a historic milestone by collecting a record KSh 1.9 billion in revenue during the 2024/25 financial year.
The surge followed the county’s full transition to a cashless system, powered by a partnership with digital platform JamboPay.
The new digital system helped close revenue leaks, reduce bribery, and increase transparency in financial operations.
Following this success, county officials set a new target, a 3% revenue increase for 2025/26. Encouraged by the system's impact, they hinted at the potential for even greater growth through continued tech adoption and stricter enforcement.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
