County Government Of Laikipia Waives Interest On Land Rates Defaulters
Updated on: Dec 13, 2020
The county government of Laikipia has announced a waiver of interest and penalties on outstanding land rates for the next two months.
Starting from December 7th 2020 to February 7th 2021, all Laikipia land rate payers have been allowed a 100% waiver of accrued interests and penalties on all outstanding rates.
The County Assembly has approved the move which is a reprieve for citizens who have borne the negative effects of Covid-19 pandemic.
The agreement has been arrived at after the approval of H.E Governor Ndiritu Muriithi, after the cabinet agreed to the proposal of Finance CECMMurungi Ndai on November 30th 20202.
The same proposal was then taken to the county assembly whose members supported the waiver on December 2nd, 2020.
Also, in consultation with the Laikipia County Revenue Board, it has been agreed that there is need to caution the land rate payers against the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The government has also taken into account the need for all the citizens to make merry during the Christmas season, and have enough for January requirements, as students go back to school. It is in the best interest of the government to ensure the protection of its people and for the citizens to reciprocate by paying what they owe the government.
All the land rates payers are asked to take advantage of this period to clear the principal rates in full within the two-month period.
Upon the expiry of the waiver period, the government will compel tenants of rate defaulters to pay rent directly to the Revenue Board until the rates and interests due are fully recovered without reference to the land lords.
The government will also withhold any development plans approvals until all outstanding rates are fully paid.
Defaulters will also witness the repossession of the land and the development in it. They will also face a denial from the government of renewal of any license or permits sought by tenants within a premise whose owner has defaulted on the land rates.
Some people are making profits from the leased lands owned by the county government but they are refusing to pay the agreed rates. We will repossess such lands if they continue defaulting to pay, said Mr. Ndai.
There is great deal that comes with making waivers to the tax payers.
The quantity of money paid in terms of the rates, interest and penalties is reduced which enables payers to make the necessary payments.
Also, more people who would have defaulted to pay ere encouraged to pay the little amounts without the interests. The cumulative effect is an increased revenue from the rates during a waiver period.
In FY 2018/2019, the total collection was Ksh 110,813,459 indicating an increase of 144% over FY 2017/2018 when there was no waiver.
Compared to FY 2016/2017 when the total collection was Ksh 65,099,949 with a similar waiver, the FY 2018/2019 collection (Ksh 110,813,459) indicates a 70% increment.
From the analysis of FY 2018/2019 it is noted that the total collection over the waiver period was Ksh 53,119,138 indicating that 48% of the total annual collection was as a result of the waiver.
In 2019/2020 total collection over the waiver period was Ksh 34, 718, 361 indicating that 47% of the total annual collection was as a result of the waiver.
The county government has engaged debt collectors to help in getting the what defaulters have kept away from the government.
Defaulter may force the government to purse their issue , something it does not want but might be forced to execute.
Payments can be done through;
Mobile money by dialing *861#
Mpesa Pay Bill Number 313131 and Invoice number as the account number
Or,
Bank deposit-Cooperative Bank, Nanyuki Branch (Acc.Number 001141366378700)
For any inquiries, kindly contact The CEO, Laikipia County Revenue Board on
0757701850 or email Icrb@laikipia.go.ke
Starting from December 7th 2020 to February 7th 2021, all Laikipia land rate payers have been allowed a 100% waiver of accrued interests and penalties on all outstanding rates.
The County Assembly has approved the move which is a reprieve for citizens who have borne the negative effects of Covid-19 pandemic.
The agreement has been arrived at after the approval of H.E Governor Ndiritu Muriithi, after the cabinet agreed to the proposal of Finance CECMMurungi Ndai on November 30th 20202.
The same proposal was then taken to the county assembly whose members supported the waiver on December 2nd, 2020.
Also, in consultation with the Laikipia County Revenue Board, it has been agreed that there is need to caution the land rate payers against the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The government has also taken into account the need for all the citizens to make merry during the Christmas season, and have enough for January requirements, as students go back to school. It is in the best interest of the government to ensure the protection of its people and for the citizens to reciprocate by paying what they owe the government.
All the land rates payers are asked to take advantage of this period to clear the principal rates in full within the two-month period.
Upon the expiry of the waiver period, the government will compel tenants of rate defaulters to pay rent directly to the Revenue Board until the rates and interests due are fully recovered without reference to the land lords.
The government will also withhold any development plans approvals until all outstanding rates are fully paid.
Defaulters will also witness the repossession of the land and the development in it. They will also face a denial from the government of renewal of any license or permits sought by tenants within a premise whose owner has defaulted on the land rates.
Some people are making profits from the leased lands owned by the county government but they are refusing to pay the agreed rates. We will repossess such lands if they continue defaulting to pay, said Mr. Ndai.
There is great deal that comes with making waivers to the tax payers.
The quantity of money paid in terms of the rates, interest and penalties is reduced which enables payers to make the necessary payments.
Also, more people who would have defaulted to pay ere encouraged to pay the little amounts without the interests. The cumulative effect is an increased revenue from the rates during a waiver period.
In FY 2018/2019, the total collection was Ksh 110,813,459 indicating an increase of 144% over FY 2017/2018 when there was no waiver.
Compared to FY 2016/2017 when the total collection was Ksh 65,099,949 with a similar waiver, the FY 2018/2019 collection (Ksh 110,813,459) indicates a 70% increment.
From the analysis of FY 2018/2019 it is noted that the total collection over the waiver period was Ksh 53,119,138 indicating that 48% of the total annual collection was as a result of the waiver.
In 2019/2020 total collection over the waiver period was Ksh 34, 718, 361 indicating that 47% of the total annual collection was as a result of the waiver.
The county government has engaged debt collectors to help in getting the what defaulters have kept away from the government.
Defaulter may force the government to purse their issue , something it does not want but might be forced to execute.
Payments can be done through;
Mobile money by dialing *861#
Mpesa Pay Bill Number 313131 and Invoice number as the account number
Or,
Bank deposit-Cooperative Bank, Nanyuki Branch (Acc.Number 001141366378700)
For any inquiries, kindly contact The CEO, Laikipia County Revenue Board on
0757701850 or email Icrb@laikipia.go.ke
