There was an uproar in Matungulu sub-county offices after business people from Nguluni area held demonstrations over business taxes.
Officers at the offices were forced to flee to avoid a clash with the protestors.
The demonstrators were led by Machakos senator Johnstone Muthama.
Muthama said they wanted an explanation over what they claimed are high taxes charged on their businesses.
Addressing the media outside the sub-county offices Tala market chairlady Ann Katile said that the taxes imposed on business people is too high yet the county government is offering wanting services.
"We are tired of the levies imposed on us and we want them reduced," Katile said.