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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has raised the red flag over alarmingly low land rate compliance in the city, revealing that just 20% of landowners are fulfilling their tax obligations. Speaking on Citizen TV’s JKLive, Sakaja said only 50,000 out of 250,000 registered parcels are paying land rates—leaving a huge revenue gap that threatens the county’s ability to deliver services.

 “The biggest revenue earner in any city is property tax,” the governor said. “But here in Nairobi, a small group of landowners is bearing the burden for the rest. This is simply not sustainable.” He emphasized the need for collective responsibility, urging all landowners to contribute their fair share.

 To boost compliance, Sakaja announced an extension of the ongoing land rates waiver until April 30. The reprieve allows defaulters to settle their dues without penalties. “We now have complete data on all parcels. It’s time to act. We’ve given ample time—going forward, we shall enforce,” he stated.

 He also hinted at strict enforcement measures if defaulters fail to respond. “Buildings can be clamped—it’s within the law,” Sakaja warned. He called on residents to take advantage of the waiver window, stressing that shared responsibility is key to sustaining county services.