Marsabit County has taken a significant step to strengthen its revenue mobilisation efforts with the establishment of a new cess collection barrier in Bubisa town.
The initiative, led by the Department of Revenue Services and Resource Mobilisation, is aimed at sealing loopholes in cess collection and addressing rampant payment evasion by truck drivers.
The barrier, manned by revenue officials, is designed to ensure full compliance with cess payment requirements and expand the county’s cess collection bracket.
By capturing more vehicles passing through this busy transport corridor, the county expects to boost its revenue base and support the delivery of essential services.
According to the department, Bubisa is one of the main entry and exit points within Marsabit, linking several feeder roads to the larger transport networks in and out of the county.
The location was therefore identified as a strategic point for enforcing compliance and monitoring cargo traffic.
The county government has also earmarked Segel Centre, Merille town, and South Horr transport corridor for the establishment of similar barriers.
These sites are considered vital checkpoints that handle a high volume of goods movement, making them crucial for curbing revenue leakages and improving accountability.
The move reflects Marsabit’s broader strategy to strengthen local revenue collection systems, improve financial sustainability, and reduce dependency on external funding.
By tightening cess enforcement, the county hopes to secure additional resources that will contribute to development programs and community services.