Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Revenue Funds for county governments.
207. (1) There shall be established a Revenue Fund for each
county government, into which shall be paid all money raised or
received by or on behalf of the county government, except money
reasonably excluded by an Act of Parliament.
(2) Money may be withdrawn from the Revenue Fund of a county
government only—
(a) as a charge against the Revenue Fund that is provided for by
an Act of Parliament or by legislation of the county; or
(b) as authorised by an appropriation by legislation of the county.
(3) Money shall not be withdrawn from a Revenue Fund unless
the Controller of Budget has approved the withdrawal.
(4) An Act of Parliament may—
(a) make further provision for the withdrawal of funds from a
county Revenue Fund; and
(b) provide for the establishment of other funds by counties and
the management of those funds.
Contingencies Fund.
208. (1) There is established a Contingencies Fund, the
operation of which shall be in accordance with an Act of Parliament.
(2) An Act of Parliament shall provide for advances from the
Contingencies Fund if the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance is
satisfied that there is an urgent and unforeseen need for expenditure
for which there is no other authority.
PART 3—REVENUE-RAISING POWERS AND THE PUBLIC DEBT
Power to impose taxes and charges.
209. (1) Only the national government may impose—
(a) income tax;
(b) value-added tax;
(c) customs duties and other duties on import and export goods;
and
(d) excise tax.
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