The Nairobi county government has issued a notice reminding plot owners in Kayole, Mathare North and Umoja 1 to settle unpaid plot dues
within 30 days.
In the 1980s, the Nairobi City County allocated plots to individuals under specific terms and conditions, which mandated that allottees develop their properties within 24 months and pay all requisite dues.
This initiative aimed to encourage urban development and maximize land use within the rapidly growing city.
"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," the county government said in a notice.
“Non-compliance with the terms and conditions of allocation has led to underutilization of the scarce land resource in the City as well as loss of revenue to the County, with negative impact on general service delivery.”
Currently, the county government has identified 109 plots that remain undeveloped and carry significant arrears.
Among these, 81 are located in Kayole, 28 in Mathare North, and 1 in Mathare North.
Additionally, the Allottees are given a 30-day window to settle their outstanding dues and a further six months to develop their plots.
“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,” Nairobi county said.
Moreover, allottees are notified that all plot dues arrears are already captured in the Nairobi County Systems and shall remain outstanding until the same is fully paid.
Additionally, the repossession of plots and their subsequent reallocation could spark tension among current landowners, especially those who have long held onto their plots with the hope of developing them in the future.
Moreover, proactive measures could be implemented to encourage development in these areas, such as providing incentives for plot owners who comply with development timelines or establishing partnerships to facilitate construction projects.