Sonko's proposal to raise land rates by at least 50pc

Mombasa County Executive Officer incharge of Water and Environment Vesca Kangugo (centre) is flanked by other CECs and chief officers as she address journalists during a workshop to review their performance for the first and second quarter, November 18, 2019. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

Tax on property is one of Nairobi County’s main revenue streams.

Property owners in Nairobi could end up paying 50 per cent more in land rates if MCAs approve a proposal by the county government to review the land valuation roll.