City Hall waives land rates fines

The Nairobi County Government has announced a land rates waiver for landlords, aimed at improving compliance and boosting revenue.

Through a gazette notice dated December 16, County Executive Committee member for Finance and Economic Planning Charles Kerich said the waiver runs from December 15 to 31, 2025.

Landowners who pay their outstanding arrears within this period will have all accumulated interest and penalties cleared.

“This is a one-off 100 percent waiver on penalties and interest if the principal is paid in full,” Mr Kerich said.

County Chief Officer for Revenue Tiras Njoroge urged landlords to settle arrears, warning that from January 1, 2026, defaulters will face full enforcement, including reinstated penalties and possible clamping.

Governor Johnson Sakaja noted that only 50,000 of 250,000 registered land parcels currently pay rates, a shortfall affecting service delivery.