The Uasin Gishu county government is evicting hundreds of tenants occupying its houses and owing millions of shillings in unpaid rent. There are more than 50,000 people living in count estates in Eldoret, and the government says it will first evict tenants who have accrued rent arrears amounting to more than Sh200,000. Menjo said those who owe the county must pay up and comply with all tenant requirements or be evicted. Menjo said on the first day of eviction last Friday the county received positive response from the tenants who paid up more than Sh1 million. He said it was punishable to renovate or adjust anything in the county houses without seeking approvals from the physical planning department.

Source: The Star April 24, 2023 13:19 UTC