Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has sent into a compulsory leave for 60 days all revenue clerks, a move that will help him streamline the department.
The affected people, who have been manning various points, will be replaced by ministers, Chief Officers and administrators who will be required to conduct the functions.
While it's not clear why he chose to kick them out, the county has been often under spot on collected revenue, with former Senator Boni Khalwale accusing him of theft.
In a tweet on Tuesday, Oparanya defended his move saying that it was in line with County Revenue Collection management structures.
"Today I have effected changes in the County revenue collection management structures; immediately sending all revenue collection clerks on 60 days compulsory leave. To enhance own source revenue I've deployed CECs, Chief Officers and Administrators to take charge of collection," he argued.
This comes at a time counties are struggling with revenue, following the standoff between Senate and National Assembly over Divisions of Revenue Bill.
On Saturday in Koru, Oparanya, who chairs Council of Governors, asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to intervene, arguing that counties are facing financial crisis.
“In this case, we have two bulls fighting – the Senate and the National Assembly. It is us the governors feeling the pinch. You are the referee, you have all the power to determine who wins,” Mr Oparanya told President Kenyatta.