Parking payments in Meru County can be made via USSD code *412#, M-PESA or manual payments to authorized officers.
These methods apply in key areas like Meru Town CBD, Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, Nkubu Market, Maua Bus Park, and Timau Town Centre as well as neighboring sub-counties like Tigania East, Buuri, and Imenti Central.
Procedure to Pay Meru County Parking via USSD Code *412#
- Dial *412# on your mobile phone.
- You’ll see: “Welcome to Meru County Government Revenue.”
- Select “Self Service Payment” from the menu.
- Choose “Parking” from the services list.
- Select “Parking Payment” to proceed.
- Pick “Daily Parking” for standard fees.
- Choose your vehicle type such as Saloon Car | Canter Lorry | Medium Lorry | Lorry | Trailer
- Select your parking zone (Meru Town | Maua | Nkubu | Timau | Mikinduri | Gitimbine | Kianjai)
- Enter your vehicle registration (e.g., KDJ 123H).
- Confirm “Pay Now” to proceed.
- Enter your M-PESA PIN when the STK push appears.
- Save the SMS confirmation from Meru County as proof of payment.
Methods to do Manual Parking Payments in Meru via County Officers
- Locate authorized officers in busy zones like Meru Town Market, Maua Bus Park or Nkubu Town.
- Provide your vehicle registration and parking duration.
- Pay in cash (rates vary by vehicle type and zone).
- Demand an official receipt with: County government logo, Vehicle registration, Date/time stamp and Officer’s name/ID
- Display the receipt on your dashboard.
Steps to Pay for Meru Parking via M-PESA STK Push
- After dialing *412# and selecting “Parking Payment,” the system triggers an M-PESA prompt.
- Enter your PIN directly on the STK push notification.
- Wait for SMS confirmation (no need to revisit the USSD menu).
For efficiency, use the USSD *412# in high-traffic zones like Meru Town CBD. For cash payments, verify officers’ credentials and always retain receipts as proof of payment.