Motorists in Nairobi can now enjoy a discount if they pay their seasonal parking fees by mid-February, the county government announced.
In a notice issued on Thursday, January 22, City Hall officials said motorists who settle their seasonal parking fees by February 14 will receive a 5 percent discount.
A seasonal parking fee is a prepaid charge allowing motorists to park in a designated area for a set period, such as a month, three months, six months, or a year. The fees vary based on vehicle type and duration of the permit.
For private cars, monthly permits cost around Ksh3,000, three-month permits approximately Ksh9,000, six-month permits Ksh18,000, and annual permits up to Ksh36,000. Vans, minibuses, lorries, and larger commercial vehicles pay higher fees, with monthly charges ranging from Ksh12,500 to Ksh25,000 due to their size.
The county government also announced incentives for property owners who pay their land rates early. A 5 percent discount applies to payments made between January 15 and 31, while a 3 percent reduction is available for payments settled in February. Residents can make payments conveniently via *647# or through the county government’s online services portal.
Nairobi property owners were expected to clear arrears and update their land rates records by January 9, after the waiver period expired.
Tiras Njoroge, the county’s Receiver of Revenue, warned that property owners who fail to update their records will be considered defaulters, with the county taking legal action to recover outstanding rates.
Njoroge noted that the failure of some landowners to settle arrears has severely affected the county’s ability to provide essential services such as healthcare, waste management, and public lighting.
“This waiver is the last soft landing. Once it ends, we will fully apply the law to recover outstanding land rates, including penalties and interest,” Njoroge cautioned.
He added, “It is not sustainable that only about 20 percent of landowners are paying rates. Roads, waste management, health services, and public lighting depend on this revenue. Everyone must contribute fairly.”
