Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja / FILE
A parking bay in Nairobi CBD./FILE
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed reports claiming that parking fees in the city have been increased, assuring motorists that the charges remain unchanged.
In a statement on Monday, Sakaja urged residents to ignore false information circulating online.
"Usiskize story za jaba! Parking fee haijaongezwa. The parking charges remain the same as always. No change. No confusion," the statement read.
The county government said motorists will continue paying the existing rates, with saloon cars charged Sh300 per day or Sh5,000 for a one-month seasonal ticket.
Vans and pick-ups will continue paying Sh500 daily, while lorries, canters and minibuses of up to five tonnes will pay Sh1,000 per day or Sh12,500 for a monthly seasonal ticket.
The county also encouraged motorists to pay for parking through the Nairobi Pay platform by dialling *647# or by accessing the county's online parking payment portal.
Sakaja maintained that there has been no revision of parking
fees, urging Nairobi residents to rely on official county communication for
accurate information.
In January 2025, Sakaja's administration announced that motorists will now be allowed to park for free in Nairobi on Saturdays. Previously, the parking fee waiver was applicable on Sundays only.
“Yes, indeed, parking is free on Saturdays. You can come to town, park your car and not pay anything,” Sakaja said in a statement on Saturday.
He said the move by the Nairobi City County is aimed at easing the burden on Nairobi residents.
This means Saturdays and Sundays are free for motorists in the city, a policy that Sakaja said has been widely welcomed by residents and businesses alike.
“This ensures that we maximise revenue collection during weekdays while giving Nairobians the chance to enjoy free parking over the weekend,” he explained.
The waiver was seen as one aimed at encouraging weekend activities within the city, boosting local businesses and fostering a sense of financial ease for private vehicle owners.
The directive, Sakaja said, was set to bring significant relief, particularly to small business owners operating in the Central Business District (CBD).
It is to contribute to the ongoing efforts by the county boss to make the city more liveable and accessible.
Some of the business traders welcomed the move for the savings it offers.
