The case follows the expiration of the second waiver for land rate penalties and interest, which required the owners to settle the principal.
“The recovery process should be as efficient as possible and be handled by county internal lawyers to avoid incurring huge legal fees that are normally pegged on the value of land in dispute,” the Governor said.
The county government waived interest and penalties and offered a grace period of one month to pay the principal amount after releasing a list of rate defaulters to the public.
In order to increase revenue, the governor gave the chief officers and members of the County Executive Committee instructions to get cars and other resources.
Nairobi increased land charges as of right now by Ksh3.255,969,569, compared to a target of Ksh.7
The auctioning of properties that are in arrears with the county for land fees has received approval from the Nairobi City County Executive Committee.
Governor Johnson Sakaja presided over a Cabinet meeting that also approved the imposition of caveats on all debt properties to stop any kind of transaction, including transfer, amalgamation, and subdivision.
In addition, the CEC authorized the issuance of agency notices for rental properties, requiring renters to pay rent directly to the Nairobi City County Government until any unpaid fees are paid in full.
The case follows the expiration of the second waiver for land rate penalties and interest, which required the owners to settle the principal.
“The recovery process should be as efficient as possible and be handled by county internal lawyers to avoid incurring huge legal fees that are normally pegged on the value of land in dispute,” the Governor said.
The county government waived interest and penalties and offered a grace period of one month to pay the principal amount after releasing a list of rate defaulters to the public.
In order to increase revenue, the governor gave the chief officers and members of the County Executive Committee instructions to get cars and other resources.
With two weeks remaining in the fiscal year, Nairobi has increased land charges by Ksh3.255,969,569 as of right now, compared to a target of Ksh.7 billion. With Ksh. 12,262,100,000 in total revenue, this is the most any county government has ever taken in since devolution began. The prior high, Ksh.12.1 billion, was achieved in 2015–2016.
Governor Sakaja praised the county revenue team for exceeding the goal despite a brief enforcement pause to give customers more time to comply.
In the meantime, the Governor has ordered the Environment Department to start beautifying Langata Cemetery.
