Nairobi County has enlisted six debt recovery companies to collect unpaid land rates from property owners who have defaulted for over three years. The move aims to recover outstanding payments, including accumulated penalties and interest.
The Nairobi City County Revenue Authority (NRA) issued a notice stating that the firms will begin operations immediately, targeting defaulters across various regions of Nairobi. Failure to settle these debts may result in enforcement actions such as property attachment, auction, and listing with credit bureaus, as authorized under the National Rating Act 2024.
Debt Recovery Firms and Their Coverage
- Siuma Auctioneers: Western region – Westlands, Dagoretti South, Dagoretti North
- Prysis Solutions Limited: Northern region – Roysambu, Kasarani, Ruaraka
- Jephys Auctioneers: Central region – Starehe, Kamukunji, Mathare
- Boresha Credit Services Limited: South Eastern region – Embakasi South, Embakasi East, Makadara
- Quest Holdings Limited: Eastern region – Embakasi North, Embakasi West, Embakasi Central
- AFS Holdings Limited: Southern region – Kibra, Lang’ata
The county urges defaulters to clear their arrears promptly to avoid legal recovery measures. Payments are to be made exclusively through authorized NRA channels, and the public is encouraged to cooperate fully with the appointed agents during the recovery process.
Revenue Collection Targets and Progress
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja recently announced a target of Sh60 billion in property rates collection by December 2026, marking a significant effort to boost county revenues. He highlighted that the previous fiscal year saw a record Sh15.4 billion in own-source revenue, nearly doubling the Sh8 billion collected when his administration began.
Despite receiving approximately Sh20 billion annually from the national government, Sakaja noted a persistent funding gap, emphasizing the importance of increased compliance among property owners to finance ongoing development projects.
