Kenya: Kajiado MCAs Hit Out at Ole Lenku for Passing Freehold Land Rates

Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku is facing mounting pressure from both local leaders and residents as a controversial clause in the county’s Finance Act, concerning freehold land charges, ignites widespread discontent.

Agitated residents strongly opposed the implementation of the contentious land rates clause, which mandates charges on freehold land, and are calling on the county leadership to retract the move.

Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from five wards have united in…