Nairobi Governor Threatens Building Auctions for Unpaid Land Rates
On Wednesday, July 5, the Governor of Nairobi, Johnson Sakaja, threatened to auction off the buildings due to unpaid land rates.
In addition to threatening to auction the buildings, the governor ordered county officials to take immediate action to close any businesses operating in these non-compliant structures.
The governor emphasized that the decision to close these businesses came after the county’s 14-day grace period expired.
“This action of shutting down and eventually auctioning buildings that have not paid their land taxes to Nairobi County will commence immediately.”
“Owners are therefore advised to comply with this notice and clear the land rates to avoid the loss of their property,” Sakaja instructed the affected landlords while providing payment options.
The former senator from Nairobi insisted that all businesses operating from those locations will remain closed until the owners settle their outstanding bills.
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“A notice requiring building owners with outstanding land rates arrears to pay within fourteen days has expired. “As a result, the county has been compelled to take the necessary measures to compel them to comply with the directive,” the notice stated.
In April, Sakaja extended the repayment period for land rates without penalties. The city manager indicated that the extension was intended to encourage property owners to comply.
The closure of the properties followed Sakaja’s announcement that his administration will concentrate on revenue collection to fund his budget for 2023/24.
During the fiscal year 2023/24, Sakaja also increased fees for a subset of city businesses.
“The increase in existing fees to cover the cost of service delivery will have a direct effect on the quality of services provided to citizens.
In Sakaja’s first budget as city manager, Finance County Executive Charles Kerich stated, “All the funds collected will be used to improve the County Health facilities and bring them up to par with private health centers.”
Nairobi Governor Threatens Building Auctions for Unpaid Land Rates
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