The Environment and Land Court has issued an order halting the collection of land rates on both freehold and leasehold properties in Kajiado County. This decision stems from an ongoing dispute over the legality and fairness of these charges.

• The court order effectively suspends the Kajiado County Finance Act, 2026, pending a full hearing.
• The case was brought forward by Sheria Mtaani, a grassroots legal organization led by Shadrack Wambui, an aspirant for the 2027 Kajiado North parliamentary seat.
• This follows a previous January judgment where the court found the county had failed to comply with legal frameworks when imposing and varying land rates under the Kajiado County Finance Act, 2023.