Paying bills in Tana River County
A largely agricultural county along the Tana basin. Cash transactions still dominate; M-PESA usage is concentrated in Hola, Garsen and Bura.
- Capital
- Hola
- Population
- ~0.4M
- Region
- Coast
Local water utility
National paybills used in Tana River
These paybills work the same in every part of Kenya, including Tana River.
M-PESA agents and access
Agent density in Tana River is highest in Hola 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 Tana River?
Tana River 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 Tana River?
Yes. KPLC postpaid uses paybill 888888 and prepaid uses 888880, the same numbers nationwide. Both work from any M-PESA wallet in Tana River.
How dense is the M-PESA agent network in Tana River?
Coverage varies. Hola 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 Tana River?
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 Tana River are common channels for scam paybill propagation.
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Population figures are 2026 estimates extrapolated from the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census. How we verify.