The County Government of Uasin Gishu has hosted a delegation from the County Government of Nyandarua for a benchmarking visit aimed at sharing experiences and best practices in revenue mobilisation, collection and service delivery.

The delegation was received at the Uasin Gishu Service Centre by Chief Officer Economic Planning, Nixon Cheplong, who represented Chief Officer Finance Eliud Kipkorir.

Led by Nyandarua Chief Officer for ICT Charles Nderitu, the delegation comprised Director of ICT Bernard Kinywa and Director of Revenue Mariam Mwai, alongside other officers drawn from the departments of Finance, Economic Planning, ICT and Revenue.

The visit provided an opportunity for the two Counties to exchange knowledge and experiences on revenue administration, particularly the strategies, systems, policies and operational approaches that enhance revenue collection and improve public service delivery.

During the engagement, the Nyandarua delegation was taken through the various initiatives and measures implemented by Uasin Gishu County to enhance service delivery through its service centre. Uasin Gishu Service Centre Manager Sammy Kiptoo took them through the services offered at the centre.

The team expressed appreciation for the progress made by the County Government of Uasin Gishu, noting that the approaches and systems demonstrated provided valuable lessons that could inform improvements in revenue collection and service delivery in Nyandarua County.

The benchmarking visit is expected to strengthen intergovernmental collaboration and provide a platform for continuous learning, with both counties recognising the importance of sharing practical experiences in improving public sector efficiency.

The engagement underscores the County Government of Uasin Gishu’s commitment to promoting knowledge exchange and strengthening institutional partnerships as part of its broader efforts to enhance efficiency, accountability and service delivery to residents.