The County Government of Kilifi has announced a countywide crackdown on the use, possession and issuance of fake or irregular county revenue documents, with the operation set to begin on November 2, 2026.
The crackdown will target forged or unauthorised Single Business Permits (SBPs), building permits, official county revenue receipts, revenue stickers and other documents presented as genuine county revenue materials.
In a notice issued by County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Roads, Economic Planning, Resource Mobilization and Executive Office of the Governor, Philip Kitsao Charo, the county warned that anyone found in possession of fake revenue documents would face arrest and prosecution.
The notice cited the Penal Code, Cap. 63, warning that forgery of official government revenue documents could attract a prison sentence of up to seven years.
To help residents and businesses confirm the authenticity of their documents, the County Treasury has established a verification and authentication help desk managed by Edward Safari.
The county said the operation was aimed at protecting public revenue, promoting compliance with revenue regulations and strengthening transparency in the handling of county revenue document
Residents and business owners have been encouraged to verify their documents through the designated help desk to avoid potential legal consequences.
