Nairobi County Refutes Claims of Parking Fee Hike, Clarifies New Tariff and Pricing Policy
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Nairobi County Government has dismissed reports circulating in some media outlets alleging that parking fees will be increased from Sh300 to Sh520, clarifying that the newly introduced Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030 is not an automatic fee increment.
According to Tiras Njoroge, the County’s Receiver of Revenue, the policy serves as a strategic framework that will guide how Nairobi County sets, reviews, and adjusts all service charges—including parking fees, business permits, market fees, and health services—over the next five years.
“For any charge to be changed, it must go through the Finance Act-making process and reflect economic realities and public interest,” Njoroge explained.
He noted that Nairobi is the first county since devolution to develop such a comprehensive pricing policy. Although cost analysis shows that it currently costs the county Sh520 to provide a single parking service, Njoroge emphasized that this does not translate into an imminent increase.
“The governor is not planning to hike any service charge. The county is sensitive to the current economic times and the needs of Nairobi residents,” he said.
The Tariff and Pricing Policy aims to establish a standardized, predictable, and accountable system for pricing county services. It ensures that charges are based on detailed research and cost analysis, rather than arbitrary estimations.
The framework is expected to enhance service delivery, improve financial sustainability, promote equity, and support long-term development planning.
“The policy forms the legal and administrative foundation Nairobi will rely on when adjusting fees responsibly between 2025 and 2030, always with the aim of delivering value for money to residents,” Njoroge added.
