The Nairobi City County Government has issued a 60-day deadline to landlords and plot owners across the city to pay any pending land dues and submit building or development plans for idle parcels of land.
The county warns that failure to comply within this period will lead to repossession and reallocation of the affected plots, with a focus on areas such as informal settlements, site and service schemes, and infill developments.
The directive was announced in an official notice signed by Godfrey Akumali, Head of the County Public Service. According to the county, many plot owners have failed to either develop the land or honor the terms under which these plots were allocated—posing a threat to the city’s broader urban development goals.
“Some of the parcels allocated by the county remain idle or have violated allocation terms, defeating the original goal of serving community development. Such plots should not be used for land speculation,” Akumali stated in the notice.
Land Allocation Meant for Public Use, Not Speculation
The county emphasized that the land in question was never intended for personal gain or speculation. Instead, it was allocated under the understanding that it would be developed to serve public and urban needs—like housing, community facilities, or infrastructure.
The government reiterated that all county-allotted plots come with clear conditions, including:
- Full settlement of land dues
- Development of the land within 24 months from the time the offer is granted
Failure to meet these obligations, the county explained, leads to underutilization of valuable urban land, undermining the city’s development and planning efforts.
“These parcels, when left idle, become economically wasteful and go against the county’s planning objectives,” the notice read.
Repossession Threat for Non-Compliant Landowners
According to the directive, anyone who fails to pay the required fees and submit development plans within the next 60 days faces immediate repossession of their property. The county warned that this action will be taken without any further notice or compensation.
“All beneficiaries of such land must clear pending payments and present their building plans for approval within 60 days, or their land will be repossessed and given to others,” the notice added firmly.
Valuation Roll Updates: Plot Owners Asked to Visit Offices
In addition, landowners who have already secured leases or certificates of lease but whose properties are not yet listed in the county’s Valuation Roll are being urged to visit their local sub-county valuation offices for verification and inclusion.
Designated sub-county offices include:
- Embakasi East – Embakasi Village
- Embakasi Central – Kayole Spine Road
- Embakasi West – Umoja
- Kasarani – Njiru DCC Compound
- Embakasi North – Dandora Phase 1
Property owners have been advised to make these visits promptly to avoid potential disruptions.
New Billing System Coming in 2026
In a related announcement, Nairobi County has revealed that starting January 1, 2026, it will phase out the use of plot numbers when billing for land rates. Instead, all landowners will be required to use official parcel numbers for all payments and transactions.
To ease the shift, county officials will be dispatched to visit developed properties and mark parcel numbers on gates, fences, or other visible points. Property owners have been urged to cooperate fully with county officers during this exercise to ensure smooth billing and record-keeping.
Final Warning to Landowners
With this ultimatum in place, the Nairobi City County Government is making it clear that it will no longer tolerate underutilized or unpaid-for land sitting idle across the city. The county aims to reclaim such parcels and allocate them to individuals or entities willing to develop them in line with Nairobi’s growing urban needs.
Landowners are being encouraged to act swiftly—clear dues, prepare plans, and engage with valuation offices—before the deadline lapses and the risk of repossession becomes a reality.
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