Paying bills in Lamu County
A UNESCO World Heritage archipelago. The Lamu Port project has shifted some commercial paybill activity to nearby Mokowe.
- Capital
- Lamu
- Population
- ~0.2M
- Region
- Coast
Local water utility
National paybills used in Lamu
These paybills work the same in every part of Kenya, including Lamu.
M-PESA agents and access
Agent density in Lamu is highest in Lamu town and the larger market centres. Outside the urban core, expect to travel to the nearest market town for reliable cash-in or cash-out service. Most paybill payments do not require an agent, since they go directly from your M-PESA wallet to the recipient.
Safaricom\'s official agent locator at safaricom.co.ke maps every active outlet in the country.
Common questions
What is the water paybill for Lamu?
Lamu does not have a paybill listed in our directory. Check directly with the local water service provider for the current paybill number, or use the county government billing portal if water is collected centrally.
Can I pay my KPLC bill from Lamu?
Yes. KPLC postpaid uses paybill 888888 and prepaid uses 888880, the same numbers nationwide. Both work from any M-PESA wallet in Lamu.
How dense is the M-PESA agent network in Lamu?
Coverage varies. Lamu town and other large urban centres have multiple agents per block. Rural sub-locations may require travel to the nearest market town for cash-in or cash-out service.
Are there paybill scams targeting Lamu?
Paybill scams target the whole country with similar look-alike-number patterns. Verify any paybill on the operator's official website before paying, or use our paybill scam checker. Local social media groups in Lamu are common channels for scam paybill propagation.
Other Coast counties
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Population figures are 2026 estimates extrapolated from the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census. How we verify.