Nairobi City County has escalated its revenue enforcement strategy by engaging professional debt collectors, signaling the end of a prolonged grace period for land rates defaulters as the March 31 deadline fast approaches.

Sources close to the Revenue Collection Department indicate the move marks a firm transition from facilitation to enforcement after more than a year of leniency, payment plans, and stakeholder engagement.

According to insiders, the decision backed by the office of Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge is aimed at sealing revenue leakages that have strained the county’s ability to deliver essential services.

Land rates, a key source of funding for infrastructure such as roads, drainage, and waste management, have seen uneven compliance, with officials now keen to restore fairness for taxpayers who consistently meet their obligations.

The enforcement drive will follow a structured legal framework under the Rating Act, 2024, ensuring due process even as pressure mounts on defaulters. Property owners with outstanding balances now face penalties, legal proceedings, and the possibility of property auctions if arrears persist.

With professional debt collectors entering the scene, follow-ups are expected to intensify, shifting the county toward a sustained, system-driven recovery approach.

Despite the hardline stance, sources say City Hall is still offering a final window for voluntary compliance before the deadline. Those who settle their dues in time will avoid penalties and retain full control of their properties while those who delay risk falling into a strict enforcement regime that could carry significant financial and legal consequences.