City Hall gives plot owners in three estates 30 days to remit unpaid dues
By Maureen Kinyanjui |
Failure to comply with the directives will result in the repossession of the plots by the county government.
Plot owners in Kayole, Mathare North and Umoja 1 estates in Nairobi have been issued with a notice to settle unpaid dues within 30 days.
This reminder comes as part of a broader initiative to address the significant number of undeveloped plots that remain in arrears.
In a notice on Thursday, the Nairobi City County government expressed concern over the underutilisation of land.
"It has come to the attention of the Nairobi City County government that several plots in the county site and service schemes remain undeveloped and heavily indebted concerning plot dues," reads a notice by City Hall.
Historically, plots in Nairobi were allocated to individuals during the 1980s under specific terms and conditions.
Allottees were required to develop their properties within 24 months and pay all relevant dues. The initiative aimed to promote urban development and optimise land use in the rapidly expanding city.
The government insisted that non-compliance with allocation terms has resulted in lost revenue and negatively impacted service delivery in the city.
Currently, the county has identified 109 plots that remain undeveloped, with significant outstanding arrears.
Among these, 81 plots are located in Kayole, while 28 are in Mathare North, and one is in Umoja 1.
The notice grants plot owners a 30-day window to settle their dues, followed by an additional six months to commence development on their properties.
Failure to comply with these directives will result in the repossession of the plots by the county government, which plans to reallocate them to other deserving individuals.
"Failure to pay up for and develop the plots as advised herein will lead to repossession of the plots by the county government and re-allocation of the same to other deserving individuals without any further reference to the current defaulting owners," reads the notice.
All plot dues arrears are already recorded in the Nairobi County systems and will remain outstanding until fully paid.
This situation may create tension among current landowners, especially those who have long held their plots in hopes of future development.
To encourage compliance and development in these areas, the county government may consider implementing proactive measures, such as providing incentives for plot owners who adhere to development timelines or establishing partnerships to facilitate construction projects.
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