Training on Revenue & Tax Collection for Local Governments
Strengthen local government revenue & tax collection with practical training on compliance, digital tools, and accountability.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This training equips local government finance officers and administrators with the skills to strengthen revenue mobilization and tax collection systems. Participants will learn effective revenue sources management, compliance enforcement, tax administration processes, digital revenue collection, and accountability frameworks to improve service delivery and financial sustainability at county/municipal levels.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Local Government Finance & Revenue Officers
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Municipal/County Treasurers
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Tax Administrators & Compliance Officers
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Policy Makers in Revenue/Finance Departments
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Internal Auditors in Local Governments
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Identify and manage key sources of local government revenue.
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Apply tax administration and compliance strategies.
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Use digital tools for efficient tax collection.
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Strengthen internal controls and reduce revenue leakages.
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Align revenue management with legal and regulatory frameworks.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of Local Government Revenue Systems
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Sources of revenue: property tax, licenses, service fees
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Legal frameworks & policy environment
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Case Study: Property tax reforms in African municipalities
Module 2: Tax Collection & Compliance Strategies
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Taxpayer registration & assessment
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Compliance monitoring & enforcement
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Case Study: Tackling tax evasion in local governments
Module 3: Digital Revenue Collection & Automation
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E-payment platforms & mobile money integration
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Revenue management software tools
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Case Study: Digital revenue collection in Kenya counties
Module 4: Risk Management & Revenue Leakages
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Common challenges in revenue collection
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Internal controls & fraud prevention
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Case Study: Audit findings on municipal revenue leakages
Module 5: Accountability & Financial Reporting
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Linking revenue collection to service delivery
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Transparency & public trust-building
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Case Study: Public participation in revenue allocation
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Increased revenue mobilization & collection efficiency
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Improved compliance with tax regulations
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Enhanced financial transparency & accountability
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Stronger service delivery through sustainable funding
Individual Impact
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Mastery of local government revenue systems
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Practical skills in tax assessment & collection
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Ability to apply digital revenue collection tools
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Career growth in finance & public administration
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Accra
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Dakar
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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