Explore the recent crackdown by the Nairobi County Revenue Department as they target property owners defaulting on land rates. This episode dives into the specific case of the Grand Lodge of East Africa's Freemasons Hall in Nairobi's city center, which was shut down due to alleged land rate arrears amounting to over 19 million Kenyan shillings. Learn about the county's perspective on why these enforcement operations, led by officials like health CEC Suzanne Selentoi, chief officer in the office of the governor Priscilla Mahinda, and chief officer for housing Lydia Mata, are necessary. Discover the due process the county claims to follow, including the issuance of demand notices and public warnings before clamping properties. Understand the wider context of Nairobi's struggle with financial strain, a ballooning wage bill, stalled infrastructure projects, and service delivery gaps, and how these are linked to the significant discrepancy in land rate payments. According to county officials, out of about 250,000 to 256,000 registered land parcels, only 50,000 are currently up to date with their rates. The episode will also touch upon the role of the Freemasons Hall as a place hosting events, functions, meetings, and rituals in the heart of Nairobi. Tune in to understand the implications of this operation and the county's broader campaign to ensure property owners, especially in areas like Westlands and the CBD, pay their fair share.