This archive report was first published on 30 June 2021.
On June 30, 2021, Kilifi County Governor Amason Kingi unveiled a digital property registry to enhance seamless service delivery and create an investor-friendly environment.
The Kilifi Electronic Development Application and Management Systems (Ke-DAMS) replaces the manual processing of development permits and other services that applicants used to spend more than one month seeking approvals.
According to Governor Kingi, the online platform will enable the county collect at least Sh2 billion in land and property rates.
"We shall continue to enhance seamless service delivery and creating of an investor-friendly environment so that we can attract more investors as well as create jobs for our population," said Mr Kingi.
The programme is funded by the county in partnership with the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation.
World Bank Group Kenya Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Manager Sarah Ochieng praised the platform, noting that it will require continuous update of the hardware and software for it to be successful.
