Nairobi County Government has announced that it has seized 4 buildings in the Central Business District (CBD) over outstanding land rates.
In a statement dated Tuesday, May 17, many landowners and landlords had defaulted in the payment of the rates despite prior advisories issued by the county.
According to the county, only 20 per cent of land parcels are compliant.
Therefore, the clampdown on building is aimed at ensuring that the owners make the payments.
“We have clamped properties in the CBD today with land rate arrears amounting to hundreds of millions of shillings. We’ve given them ample time to show goodwill in payment, but they have failed us,” read the statement in part.
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According to Njoroge, the county government will be undertaking a similar exercise in residential and commercial estates on Wednesday, May 14.
During the Wednesday exercise, 20 buildings will be clamped down.
"The County Government is projecting to collect over KSh 10 billion in outstanding rates if compliance improves, funds it says are essential for transforming Nairobi’s service delivery and infrastructure.
"Residents are being urged to check their land rate status through the Nairobi Revenue Portal and make immediate arrangements to clear any arrears to avoid penalties," read a statement by the county government.
