By Eddah Waithaka
Nairobi County authorities raided and sealed the historic Freemasons’ Hall on Nyerere Road on Wednesday, May 14, over unpaid land rates totaling Ksh19 million.
The operation, led by Health CEC Suzanne Silantoi, marks an escalation in the county’s crackdown on tax defaulters.
Enforcement Intensifies
Silantoi, alongside Chief Officer Priscilla Mahinda (Office of the Governor) and Housing Chief Officer Lydia Mathia, confirmed that the county followed due process, issuing multiple demand notices before taking action.
“This property owes Nairobi County Ksh19 million in unpaid land rates,” Silantoi declared during the raid. She warned that defaulters would face further penalties, including disconnection of water and sewer services.
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Wider Crackdown on Defaulters
The shutdown comes just a day after the county closed four other buildings in Nairobi’s CBD over unpaid rent. Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge stated that despite warnings, the property owners failed to clear their arrears.
With only 50,000 out of 256,000 registered land parcels up-to-date on payments, Nairobi is resorting to aggressive enforcement to boost revenue.
The county has blamed its financial struggles on rising wage bills and low tax compliance.
Historic Venue Targeted
The Freemasons’ Hall, a landmark on Nyerere Avenue, hosts Masonic meetings, events, and rituals. Its closure underscores the county’s no-tolerance stance on unpaid dues.
“We issue public notices before enforcement,” Silantoi stressed. “Defaulters must pay or face consequences.”
The county has vowed to continue shutting down non-compliant properties in the coming days.
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