Kajiado Residents Protest Land Rate Increase from Sh1,500 to Sh7,500 - June 2026

Residents of Kajiado are protesting a significant increase in land rates by the county government, with the annual fee set to jump from Sh1,500 to Sh7,500. The dramatic increase has drawn criticism from community members who argue the new rates are unaffordable. This protest joins other instances of community resistance across Kenya, reflecting growing public discontent with government taxation policies at the county level.