Governor Johnson Sakaja wants to raise money for Nairobi without making people pay more taxes. His team needs 44.6 billion shillings for next year but refuses to burden residents with higher costs. The county just broke records by collecting 13.8 billion shillings without raising any fees. Finance boss Charles Kerich told assembly members about clever plans to fill government coffers.
Illegal buildings across the city will finally become legal under a new law waiting for approval. Developers who built without permission can pay fees to make their structures official. This smart move should bring at least 5 billion shillings into county accounts. Property owners will also receive proper title documents that unlock hidden value.
Late payment penalties will force residents and businesses to pay bills on time. The county refuses to raise service costs but will punish people who ignore deadlines. Officials believe this approach keeps things fair without crushing already struggling families. Digital payment systems will make transactions easier for everyone.
County workers plan to map every building and business across Nairobi to find new revenue sources. This massive project will identify people who should be paying taxes but currently avoid the system. Better record keeping will reduce dependence on the few residents who always pay their bills.
Sakaja believes these reforms will strengthen revenue collection and cut wasteful spending. The administration wants to deliver better services without adding financial pressure on citizens. High living costs already strain household budgets across the capital city.
Illegal buildings across the city will finally become legal under a new law waiting for approval. Developers who built without permission can pay fees to make their structures official. This smart move should bring at least 5 billion shillings into county accounts. Property owners will also receive proper title documents that unlock hidden value.
Late payment penalties will force residents and businesses to pay bills on time. The county refuses to raise service costs but will punish people who ignore deadlines. Officials believe this approach keeps things fair without crushing already struggling families. Digital payment systems will make transactions easier for everyone.
County workers plan to map every building and business across Nairobi to find new revenue sources. This massive project will identify people who should be paying taxes but currently avoid the system. Better record keeping will reduce dependence on the few residents who always pay their bills.
Sakaja believes these reforms will strengthen revenue collection and cut wasteful spending. The administration wants to deliver better services without adding financial pressure on citizens. High living costs already strain household budgets across the capital city.
