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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has strongly defended the county’s updated property rates framework, describing it as a fair and lawful system designed to reflect the current value of land and support sustainable development.
Speaking on the county’s new valuation and rating reforms, Governor Ndeti emphasized that property taxes should be based on the present market value of land rather than outdated figures from decades ago.
“The rate commonly known as property taxes are based on what your land is worth today, not what it was worth decades ago,” Governor Ndeti said.
She noted that the initiative is anchored in both national and county laws, assuring residents that the process is legal, transparent, and aimed at promoting fairness in revenue collection.
“This initiative is grounded on the national Rating Act Article 15 of 2024 and our own Machakos County Rating Act,” she added.
Governor Ndeti said the reforms will help the county establish a more accurate and modern system of property taxation, ensuring that every landowner contributes fairly based on the actual value of their property.
She further said the move is expected to strengthen the county’s financial base, enabling the government to improve service delivery, infrastructure, and public development projects across Machakos.
According to the governor, the updated property rates framework is part of her administration’s broader agenda to modernize governance systems, enhance accountability, and lay a strong foundation for future generations.
The county government has maintained that the new system will not only promote equity in taxation but also support long-term planning and economic growth in Machakos.
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