Governor Hillary Barchok has proposed a comprehensive strategy to address revenue gaps in the County, aiming to boost the collection of Own Source Revenue.

The initiative was highlighted during the Inaugural Bomet County Monthly Revenue Roundtable meeting. During the meeting, Governor Barchok emphasized the importance of boosting own source revenue as a means to meet the developmental needs of the people residing in Bomet County.

He stressed the need for all Department leaders to set revenue targets, cascade these targets to the Ward level, and work together to identify and seal revenue loopholes.

‘The County is prioritizing increasing source revenue through Departmental targets, Ward-level cascading, closing revenue loopholes, modernizing automated collection systems, adopting cashless systems, and increasing revenue streams,’ addressed Barchok.

The Governor’s plan involves modernizing the County’s automated collection system and implementing a cashless revenue collection system to improve efficiency and
transparency. Thus, by implementing these measures, Governor Barchok aims to ensure that revenue collection is streamlined and that funds are utilized effectively for the benefit of the County’s residents.

Deputy Governor, Shadrack Rotich, also expressed support for the Governor’s initiative and emphasized the importance of collective effort in achieving the revenue targets set by the County. Hence, Rotich emphasized the importance of collaboration among Department leaders and stakeholders in addressing revenue loopholes and boosting revenue streams in Bomet County.

Lastly, with a focus on setting revenue targets, modernizing collection systems, and increasing revenue streams, Governor Barchok’s initiative is aimed at ensuring the efficient collection of funds for the overall benefit of the people of Bomet.

Source: Kenya News Agency

WINDHOEK: The Windhoek High Court on Thursday dismissed a N.dollars 408 791 lawsuit against prominent Namibian musician Lazarus Shiimi, well known by his stage name, Gazza.

This follows accusations that Shiimi breached a contract with Trinity Transaction Advisory cc, which claimed it secured deals for him with Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).

Court documents indicated that the company alleged that an agreement between the parties stated that it was entitled to 20 per cent of the value of the commercial agreement it secured for Shiimi and was entitled to N.dollars 45 000 per month for services rendered.

Judge Boas Usiku dismissed the application with costs, stating that Trinity Transaction Advisory cc is not entitled to 20 per cent of the value of the commercial agreement. Shiimi insisted that Trinity Transaction Advisory cc did not secure the deals for him. The court found that the NBL, KFC and Shiimi were not brought together through the wisdom or business acumen of Trinit
y Transaction Advisory cc, owned by lawyer Gokulan Thambapilai.

‘It cannot be said that the plaintiff secured the NBL or KFC agreement and therefore the plaintiff is not entitled to 20 per cent of the agreement’s value,’ Judge Usiku ruled.

According to Shiimi, he has had a long-standing relationship with NBL since 2006. Thambapilai argued during trial that Shiimi approached him in January 2021 for assistance with commercial and contractual agreements, saying he was not happy with the remuneration he received from NBL for his services as a brand ambassador.

Appolus Shimakeleni represented Shiimi, while Nixon Marcus represented Trinity Transaction Advisory cc.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency