Nairobi County to Auction Properties with Unpaid Land Rates
PHOTO: City Hall’s apex policy body chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja.
Nairobi County to Auction Properties with Unpaid Land Rates
The Nairobi City County Executive Committee approves auctioning properties owing land rates to the county. Governor Johnson Sakaja chairs a Cabinet meeting authorizing caveats on debt properties to prevent transactions. The CEC approves issuing agency notices for properties with rental income, requiring direct payment to the county government.
Imposing Caveats
Governor Sakaja chairs a Cabinet meeting authorizing caveats on debt properties to prevent transactions, including subdivision, amalgamation, and transfer.
Issuing Agency Notices
The CEC approves issuing agency notices for properties with rental income, requiring direct payment to the county government until outstanding rates are settled.
Expiration of Waiver and Recovery Process
The second waiver for land rates penalties and interest expires, requiring settlement of the principal. Governor Sakaja emphasizes the need for an efficient recovery process.
Publication of Defaulters List
The county government publishes a list of rates defaulters, granting a one-month grace period for settlement. Governor Sakaja directs Committee Members and Chief Officers to allocate resources for revenue enhancement.
Revenue Collection Achievement
Nairobi raises Ksh3.255,969,569 in land rates, marking the highest total revenue collection in any county government’s history. Governor Sakaja commends the revenue team for surpassing targets.
Commendation for Revenue Team
Governor Sakaja commends the revenue team for surpassing targets, despite enforcement suspensions. The Finance Committee issues a circular with travel guidelines for local and foreign travel.
