Kiambu County · Transport
Impounded vehicle / item release in Kiambu County (2026)
Impounded vehicle / item release in Kiambu County is administered by KCRA / Enforcement and paid to the Kiambu County Revenue Authority via M-PESA paybill 4162022 or USSD *476#. The account reference is your vehicle plate / ob number. Rates below are sourced to the Kiambu County Finance Bill 2025 (Pt III) and confirmed against the enacted Finance Act where the figure is clean; per the 2025 Finance Bill, confirm the enacted figure against the Act before relying on it for compliance decisions.
M-PESA paybill
4162022
Account: Vehicle plate / OB number
USSD
*476#
Deprecated: *419#. Use *476#.
Rate schedule
| Item | Unit | Amount | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorbike | per item | KES 1,000 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Saloon | per item | KES 2,500 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Van / pickup / matatu | per item | KES 4,000 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Mini truck / mini bus up to 5 tons | per item | KES 5,500 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Truck up to 7 tons / bus | per item | KES 6,500 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Truck over 7 tons | per item | KES 8,000 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Container | per item | KES 10,000 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Towing illegally placed container | per item | KES 50,000 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Tuktuk obstruction / undesignated pick-drop | per item | KES 500 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Storage, truck / busStorage on impounded vehicle | per day | KES 3,000 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Storage, mini-bus 33-seater / mini-van | per day | KES 2,500 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Storage, saloon / matatu 14-seater | per day | KES 1,000 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
| Storage, motorbike | per day | KES 500 | Pt III | Verified · 2026-09-07 |
How to pay impounded vehicle / item release
- Dial *476# from your M-PESA registered line, OR open M-PESA, then Lipa na M-PESA, then Pay Bill, then business number 4162022.
- Enter your vehicle plate / ob number as the account number.
- Enter the amount. See the rate table above; if the figure is pending, confirm on the USSD prompt or with the KCRA office.
- Confirm with your M-PESA PIN. Save the confirmation SMS as your proof of payment.
What happens if you delay
Storage fees compound daily on top of the release fee. A saloon left for 5 days is KES 2,500 release + KES 5,000 storage = KES 7,500. A bus left for the same 5 days is KES 6,500 release + KES 15,000 storage = KES 21,500. Clear the vehicle as fast as you can.
Common questions
What paybill is used for impounded vehicle / item release in Kiambu?
M-PESA paybill 4162022. Account number is your vehicle plate / ob number. USSD alternative is *476#.
What is the USSD code for Kiambu County?
Dial *476# from your M-PESA registered line. The older *419# is deprecated.
How much does impounded vehicle / item release cost in Kiambu?
See the rate table on this page. Verified figures from the Kiambu County Finance Bill 2025 (Pt III). Confirm against the enacted Finance Act 2025.
Which agency runs impounded vehicle / item release in Kiambu?
KCRA / Enforcement. The revenue lands with the Kiambu County Revenue Authority (KCRA) via paybill 4162022.
What if I am asked to pay a different amount than shown here?
The gazetted Kiambu County Finance Act 2025 is the enforceable source. Ask for a printed receipt and cite the section noted on this page. Report a mismatch and we will re-verify.
How does the impound storage fee work?
Storage compounds daily on top of the release fee. Motorbike storage is KES 500 per day, saloon or 14-seater matatu is KES 1,000, mini-bus is KES 2,500, truck or bus is KES 3,000. Delay is expensive; clear the vehicle as fast as you can.
Primary source
Finance Bill 2025, Part III Impounding & Demurrage (s.5). Full PDF: Kiambu County Finance Bill 2025 (11 August 2025). Section referenced: Pt III. The gazetted Finance Act 2025 is the enforceable version.