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Plans by the government to hike land rates have elicited uproar from the public and developers who now want the proposal reviewed to align with the current economic times.

Kenyans who described the proposal as unrealistic at a time when the country is struggling with a crippled economy and a difficult business environment called on the government to increase the rates in portions to avert paralysing land development.

Land search

Among rates that have elicited sharp opposition from the public include a proposal to increase the fee for application of an official land search from Sh500 to Sh2, 000 and consultation fee for those seeking professional advice on physical planning matters to pay Sh5,000 per hour for such services.

In the proposals made by Land Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, Kenyans who wish to undertake a topographical survey will now be required to part with Sh30, 000 up from Sh15, 000 while surveyors intending to apply for a practicing license will now be required to pay Sh20, 000 if the new bill becomes law.