The County Government of Kilifi will begin a countywide crackdown on fake and irregular revenue documents on November 2, 2026, warning that those found guilty of forging official county records could face up to seven years in prison.
In a public notice issued by the County Treasury, the county said the operation would target the use, possession and issuance of fraudulent documents intended to pass as genuine county revenue records.
The crackdown will cover Single Business Permits (SBPs), building permits, official revenue receipts and revenue stickers, as well as other unauthorised documents presented as legitimate papers issued by the county government.
The County Treasury warned that anyone found with falsified documents would face arrest and prosecution under Chapter 63 of the Penal Code.
The county said the operation was aimed at addressing fraud involving its revenue collection system and protecting public funds from losses caused by the use of irregular documents.
As part of the measures, the county government has established a help desk to assist residents and business operators in verifying the authenticity of their permits, receipts and revenue stickers before the operation begins.
Members of the public seeking clarification or authentication of their documents have been asked to contact Edward Safari through the dedicated verification number, **+254 728 958 685**.
The notice was signed by Hon. Philip Kitsao Charo, the County Executive Committee Member responsible for Finance, Roads, Economic Planning, Resource Mobilization and the Executive Office of the Governor.
Charo said the county government remained committed to protecting public revenue, promoting compliance and strengthening transparency and accountability in the collection of county funds.
The announcement places business operators and other residents on notice to confirm that their county-issued documents are genuine before the enforcement exercise starts.
Single business permits and building permits are among the documents businesses and property developers may need when dealing with county authorities. The verification exercise therefore provides an opportunity for holders to establish whether their documents are valid.
The county has urged residents to use the designated help desk to verify questionable documents rather than risk relying on forged or unauthorised records.
