Kericho County is cosmopolitan and largely inhabited by
Kipsigis sub-tribe of the Kalenjin tribal group. Other notable tribes include
Kikuyus, Luos, Somalis, Indians, Luhyas and Kisiis who have enjoyed close
relationship with the Kalenjins. Culturally, the Kipsigis people believed in a
god called Asis; the Supreme being that created the sky and the earth. Most of
the residents of Kericho County are Christians, although there is a significant
population of Muslims and Hindus and has its headquarters at Kericho town and
endowed with fertile soils and receives adequate rainfall throughout the year
hence making it conducive for agricultural activities. The county produces both
cash and food crops. Kericho county economy is driven mainly by agriculture
with tea being the main cash and Coffee and sugarcane. Other crops include
potatoes, maize, beans, pineapples, horticulture (tomatoes, vegetables). Tea is
grown in the upper part of the county with Ainamoi, Bureti and Belgut being the
main areas while coffee is grown in the lower belt of Kipkelion, Ainamoi, Soin
and Roret. Kericho County Gross Domestic Product is estimated to be 170 million
in 2022. Poverty is still a challenge in hindering the county from achieving
its development objectives. Data shows that poverty rate was 30.3% in 2016.
Agriculture, Transport and trade are key sectors contributing towards the total
Gross County product (GCP). The county is mainly financed through Equitable
Share and donor funds with an average of 1.7% share of equitable transfers.
The county is experiencing a rapid industrialization especially around Soin
areas where a number of factories are coming up while others are operational.
There is a cement factory (Rai) and Steel factory (Prime steel) both
operational and there is a sugar factory coming up, all these located in Soin
/Sigowet sub county. The county is a member of Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB)
composed of 14 counties around Lake Victoria and its environs with an objective
of leveraging economies of scale in the region promoting cross county trade.
Revenue Clerks (Clerical Officers) – 30 Posts at County Government of Kericho
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collecting
revenue from all revenue streams;
- Preparing
daily report on individual collection;
- Checking
and enforcing the cashless payment system;
- Reporting
incidents and obstacles that may hinder smooth collection of revenue;
- Creating
awareness to traders on the mode of revenue collection;
- Ensuring
safe custody of County Revenue assets and records;
- Guiding
motorists on registration and payment of parking fees;
- Preparing
invoices and ensuring that traders make payments as County Finance Act;
and
- Engaging
and building good relationship with traders and creating a positive image
of the County Government of Kericho.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in
possession of:
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at least Mean grade C-(Minus).
- Certificate
in computer applications from a recognized institution.