Communication Unit – MCC*
*28th June 2025
In a bid to boost its own-source revenue, the political leadership of the Makeni City Council, led by *Deputy Mayor Ibrahim Nelson Kamara,* embarked on a city-wide shop-to-shop sensitization campaign on Saturday, 28th June 2025. The exercise targeted business and property owners across Makeni, raising awareness on the use of the MoniMi short code *715*100# to conveniently pay Business Licenses and Property Taxes via Orange or Africell Money.
Speaking during the engagement, Deputy Mayor Kamara emphasized the importance of the council’s ongoing tax reform initiative, spearheaded by the Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI), which aims to digitize and streamline tax administration in the municipality.
“The introduction of the MoniMi platform is a game-changer,” Kamara stated. “We understand that many business owners find it difficult to leave their shops to visit the council or the bank to fulfill their tax obligations. With MoniMi, you can simply dial *715*100# and pay securely using your mobile phone whether through Orange or Africell Money using the code on your Rate Demand Notice.”
The Deputy Mayor further reassured business owners of the platform’s safety and convenience, encouraging widespread adoption as a tool to support community development through increased revenue collection.
All councillors who participated in the exercise echoed the Deputy Mayor’s sentiments, describing the platform as user-friendly, secure, and time-saving. They also used the opportunity to educate taxpayers on the importance of timely payments in enhancing public services such as waste management, road maintenance, and urban beautification.
Several business owners expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting that the MoniMi platform offers a practical solution to the logistical challenges of paying taxes in person. “This is a great innovation,” said one shop owner. “Now I can pay my taxes without leaving my business, and that means a lot to me.”
The campaign is part of the council’s broader strategy to promote digital tax reform system spearheaded by the Local Government Revenue Initiative (LOGRI) and enhance transparency, accountability, and service delivery within the municipality.
*Choose smarter. Pay faster. Go Digital.*
*#MoniMi*
*#Makeni City Council*
*#Digital Revenue Transformation*
*EDWARD KPUKUMU, Information Education and Communications Officer-MCC*