By Taddeo Bwambale

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has so far collected close to sh20b within seven months of its existence, the Authority has disclosed.

Figures show that by February, the Authority had collected sh19.4b, which is sh3b more than what was collected during the previous financial year.

KCCA's target is to collect sh45b of the sh145b budget passed for this financial year. The Government has already allocated sh100b in conditional grants to the Authority.

KCCA's spokesperson, Peter Kaujju told the New Vision Monday that the Authority's move to streamline revenue collection was responsible for the good performance.

Most of the revenue was generated from trade licenses, property rates and ground rent, Kaujju said.

"KCCA has over 50 sources of revenue which we hope to maximize so that we hit our set target, despite the disruptions we have incurred," he said.

The Authority hopes to increase its revenue base from the public transport industry, following its take-over of the lucrative taxi business in the city from the Uganda Taxi Owners and Drivers Association (UTODA) this month.