Kiambu residents and MPs have opposed the increase in land rates. During a meeting in Kiriko village, Gatundu North, the MPs faulted the county for overlooking public participation by implementing the “unlawful and improbable rates”. He said the land rates were raised in 2015 and public participation was conducted in all 12 subcounties. They said no public participation took place. Kenya Manufacturers Association (KAM) said the rates are illegal since no public participation took place.

Source: The Star February 06, 2019 19:30 UTC