Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced extended weekend hours to allow residents to pay outstanding land rates ahead of the April 1 deadline.
In a notice issued by the county’s revenue department on March 27, the county stated that the centres will operate on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
According to the governor, the extension is intended to give property owners sufficient time to clear their land rates arrears before the planned crackdown.
“We have extended our customer service hours this weekend to give Nairobi residents ample time to settle their land rates and access county services conveniently. This is an opportunity for property owners to take advantage of the 3 per cent discount before the March 31 deadline,” Sakaja said.
The county advised the property owners to take advantage of the 3 per cent discount on all land rate payments made before the deadline.
In January, Sakaja announced a 100 per cent waiver on penalties and interest accrued on land rates, provided the principal amount is paid in full between December 15 and December 31, 2025.
Nairobi County Property Owners Fail to Pay Land Rates
Further, the Nairobi Governor revealed a shortfall in land rates compliance, noting that the county has about 250,000 registered land parcels, yet only around 50,000 accounts are recorded in the county system.
Additionally, fewer than 120,000 parcels are actively paying rates, leaving many property owners unaccounted for.
Sakaja noted that the low compliance places an unfair burden on the few residents who pay, limiting the county’s ability to fund essential services such as garbage collection, road maintenance, street lighting, and health services.
City Hall has warned that failure to settle dues by the deadline will attract strict enforcement measures.
The initiative is part of Nairobi County’s efforts to strengthen revenue collection and streamline service delivery across the city.
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Launch of Crackdown on Land Rates Defaulters
On March 24, Nairobi City County announced it will begin strict measures to collect unpaid land rates after a year of offering flexible payment options.
According to the Receiver of Revenue, Tiras Njoroge, voluntary compliance efforts have been exhausted, and the county has provided multiple payment mechanisms, including structured plans, but many property owners remain in arrears.
The county said that paying land rates is required by law under the Rating Act, 2024, and other revenue-collection rules.
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These laws allow Nairobi City County to impose penalties, take legal action, and, in serious cases, sell the properties of owners who repeatedly refuse to pay.
To make the process more effective, the county hired professional debt collectors, whose role is to help recover money while following the law and proper procedures.
City hall stressed that all enforcement actions will be carried out fairly and with proper documentation, even as the county acts firmly.
According to the county, the crackdown is due to land rates being essential to keeping Nairobi running and funding key city services.
