Mombasa County manages all parking spaces in the trip-worthy urban destination on the Kenyan coast, known for white sandy beaches and other must-see attractions like Fort Jesus and as a food and drink haven.
For this, many people visit this second largest city in Kenya, locals and tourists, and the county government is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and ensuring good use of parking spaces for their maximum utilization and improvement of traffic flow for efficient mobility and to protect public areas.
Mombasa is a thriving commercial and residential area; thus, there are many shared off-street parking bays rather than privately controlled parking zones, often reserved for certain permit holders or employees.
It is the county government that determines the parking rates, which are mainly charged daily rather than hourly at a cost ranging from Ksh100 to Ksh300, depending on the parking location and vehicle type – it is cheaper for motorcycles.
The easiest way of paying a Mombasa parking ticket
To respond to user demands, encourage turnover, and remain technologically current, Mombasa County introduced a quick and secure way of paying your parking fees. Here is how you can pay it;
Paying via USSD, Mpesa
- On your phone, dial Mombasa parking system USSD *282#
- Press 1 to register using your name, set your PIN, and confirm
- Enter 0 to go to the Main Menu and then select 1 ‘My Services’
- Enter 1 to access Mombasa parking services
- Go to ‘Pay for New’ if you are parking for the first time in the city
- Select your vehicle category as either saloon, canter, or pick-up and see displayed charges
- Key in the vehicle registration number
- Confirm the information and proceed to pay parking fees using Mpesa by choosing ‘Accept Payment’
- An Mpesa payment instruction will pop up on your phone. Enter your PIN to pay for your parking ticket
You will receive a confirmation SMS from MSA County with payment and vehicle details. Mombasa County parking operators will receive a copy of the same on their handheld devices, and your car will be safely parked.
Can you pay parking fees online in Mombasa?
Yes, the county government operates an online payment system, Mombasa County eServices Portal, whereby you can pay for parking and other services. However, the main disadvantage is that it takes 24 hours for any new registered account to get confirmed, making it less efficient than using USSD.
You can register on the website eportal.mombasa.go.ke. Fill in your name, phone number, email number, and location, confirm your contact channels, and wait for account approval, a one-day process.
How much does it cost to park in Mombasa for a day?
Although Mombasa has different parking zones, similar rates apply to public parking spaces. It costs Ksh100 to park saloon vehicles and Ksh300 for pick-ups and canters of 2 to 4.9 tonnes.
If your car breaks down or stalls within the city, turn on hazard lights and inform the parking operators who offer tow services or break-down at Ksh250.
Failing to pay your parking fees in Mombasa is contravening county regulations. If you do, you will be handed a parking citation by enforcement officers instructing payment of penalties for violations.
