Quick Easy Steps to Pay for Parking in Tharaka Nithi

Tharaka Nithi County provides multiple parking payment options, including USSD code *404#, M-PESA, the County portal and cash transactions.

These parking payment methods are used in Chuka Town (Barclays Region above Bus Park), Kathwana and Chogoria Town with the same system applying to neighboring areas like Magutuni, Marimanti and Nkondi. 

Ways to Pay Tharaka Nithi Parking via USSD *404#

1. Dial *404# on your mobile phone. You will see the message stating “Welcome to Tharaka Nithi County eTCNPay.” 
2. Select “Parking” from the menu.
3. Choose the type of parking ( Daily Parking, Seasonal Parking, Bus Park)
4. Select your parking zone e.g. Above Buspark Chuka, Barclays Region (Chuka Town), Chogoria or Kathwana.
5. Select your vehicle type (Saloon car, Lorry, Pickup or Mini-Bus)
6. Enter your vehicle registration number (e.g. KDT 123G).
7. Reply with “1” (Pay with M-PESA) to proceed.
8. Enter your M-PESA PIN when the STK push notification appears.
9. Receive an SMS confirmation from Tharaka Nithi County. Keep this message as proof.

Methods to Pay Tharaka Nithi Parking via M-PESA STK Push

1. Complete Steps 1–7 of the USSD *404# process above.
2. Wait for the STK Push notification to pop up on your phone screen.
3. Open the M-PESA prompt and verify, in that, Payment recipient: “Tharaka Nithi County” and Amount: KSh 100–500 (depending on vehicle type and duration).
4. Enter your M-PESA PIN in the provided field.
5. Press OK to authorize the transaction.
6. Wait for two SMS confirmations, that is, one from M-PESA (transaction receipt) and the other from Tharaka Nithi County (parking validation).

How to Pay for Parking in Tharaka Nithi at Official Collection Centers

1. Locate an authorized collection center in Tharaka Nithi such as: Chuka Town: County Revenue Office near Barclays Region. Kathwana: Huduma Centre or County Headquarters. Chogoria: Chogoria Market parking desk.
2. Provide your vehicle details such as registration number (e.g., KDG 456C), parking zone (e.g., Above Buspark Chuka) and/or duration (e.g., daily or seasonal).
3. Pay the fee in cash or via mobile money (M-PESA).
4. Collect an official receipt with County government logo, Vehicle registration, date, time, and amount paid and a stamp/signature of the collector.
5. Display the receipt on your dashboard or keep it accessible. 

For efficiency, use USSD *404# to pay parking fees instantly in Tharaka Nithi. Always retain SMS confirmations or stamped receipts to avoid fines and verify payment zones with county signage in areas like Chuka Town or Kathwana.