Residents of Nakuru County will now have to pay to use the county's recreational parks after the County Assembly passed the new County Finance Bill 2023.

The bill, introduces new fees and levies for the use of recreational parks for private activities.

The activities for which fees will be charged include weddings, wedding photo shoots, private ceremonies and the use of the park's sanitary facilities.

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To hold private functions in the Recreation Parks such as birthdays, graduations, pre-weddings, baby showers, team building and retreats one will pay between Sh2,500 and Sh20,000 per day depending on the number of people.

For a wedding photoshoot you will have to pay Sh5,000 while a wedding reception for one to 1200 people will cost Sh20,000 and Sh50,000 for corporate events.

Those doing professional photography and videography will have to pay Sh1,000 per day for professional photography. The annual professional photography permit is charged at Sh5,000.

A session for music videos, video interviews and others will cost Sh5,000 while filming for major productions will cost Sh20,000 for the entire session.

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To host a music event or play, organisers will have to pay Sh50,000 per day while hosting activities for less than 200 people will cost Sh10,000.

You will also have to pay Sh10 to use the toilet in the park and Sh50 to use the bathroom.

Primary schools will pay between Sh1,500 and Sh3,500 for educational tours and secondary schools between Sh2,400 and Sh6,000 depending on the number of students.

However, the bill has removed fees for religious and commercial events to use the parks.

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Nakuru County Assembly Majority Leader Alex Langat said the new Finance Bill has ensured that taxes are levied in all sectors.

"The bill will help regulate tax collection and also help increase revenue collection rates in the county," said Mr Langat.

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