Council to act on land rates

Investors in real estate will soon find themselves in trouble if City Hall decides to deal with rate defaulters. People seem to be buying houses and plots disregarding land rates that should be paid annually to local authorities.

Furthermore, the construction boom in Nairobi could be a pointer that private developers have upped their game following increased demand. For instance, a drive in the expansive Eastlands depicts a robust construction of flats while apartments rule in the high-end areas.