Khisero MP Christopher Aseka has faulted the Kakamega County Government for its intention to introduce land rates on freehold land under the valuation roll in the proposed 2025/2026 financial year.
The MP, who led his constituents in rejecting the proposal, said they will not allow the county government to tax land bequeathed to them by their parents.
This comes hot on the heels of Members of County Assembly (MCA's) passing the Bill despite opposition from local residents during public participation forums. "If you want to tax, confine that tax to commercial buildings in Kakamega town not here in Kwhisero," he said.
Aseka, while speaking from his constituency, faulted MCA's for passing the Bill, saying they need to go back and repeal that clause, saying it will hurt the ordinary mwananchi.
