KIWASCO paybill number 200 900
Pay your Kisumu water and sanitation bill.
Verified with caveat on 14 May 2026, see notes belowhow we verify
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Calculate KIWASCO fees before sending
M-Pesa fees vary by amount and transaction type. The calculator shows the exact 2026 cost for any amount, in KES or your home currency.
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- Format
- Account number
- What to type
- Your KIWASCO account number.
- Common mistake
- Including a hyphen, slash, or space: most paybill systems reject the entry silently and the money waits in suspense until manually reconciled.
M-PESA cost to pay KIWASCO (2026 Safaricom tariff)
Total customer fee when paying paybill 200900 from M-PESA at common amounts. Fees are the standard Safaricom paybill bracket; some government services (eCitizen, KRA, NHIF/SHA) are zero-rated and these fees may be waived.
| If you pay KIWASCO | M-PESA fee | Total off your M-PESA |
|---|---|---|
| KES 200 | KES 5 | KES 205 |
| KES 500 | KES 5 | KES 505 |
| KES 1,000 | KES 10 | KES 1,010 |
| KES 2,500 | KES 20 | KES 2,520 |
| KES 10,000 | KES 48 | KES 10,048 |
| KES 50,000 | KES 67 | KES 50,067 |
Free for amounts up to KES 100. KIWASCO does not charge its own fee on top of the M-PESA tariff; what you see is what you pay.
See full M-PESA fee bands, limits, and the 20% excise duty explained for every amount up to KES 250,000.
KIWASCO payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying KIWASCO via M-PESA, with the first fix to try. If none of these resolve it, the 10-character M-PESA transaction code is the universal proof of payment, keep the SMS until the issue clears.
Money left M-PESA but the meter still shows zero credit, or the postpaid bill still reads as unpaid in the account portal.
For prepaid meters, wait five minutes then key in the 20-digit token from the M-PESA SMS into the meter manually. For postpaid, give the bill up to 24 hours to reflect. If neither resolves it, phone the operator with your 10-character M-PESA transaction code: that is the only thing they need to trace your payment.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying KIWASCO cost you?
For KES 2,500 to KIWASCO (paybill 200900), you pay KES 33 on top (total KES 2,533 debited from M-PESA). The fee is set by Safaricom, not by the paybill.
Result
Fee
KES 20
Total cost
KES 2,520
Free for transactions up to KES 100.
Some paybills (e.g., government services on eCitizen) are zero-rated, Safaricom waives the customer fee. Confirm with the receiving entity.
Fees are typically lower than Send Money for the same amount.
Updated for 2026 Safaricom tariffs. Verify on safaricom.co.ke before sending large amounts.
How to pay KIWASCO
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 200 900
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 200 900
- Enter Account (Account Number): Your KIWASCO account number.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Account Number: Your KIWASCO account number.
Paying KIWASCO from outside Kenya
If you are abroad and this is a bill for family at home, the usual route costs you twice. You pay a transfer fee to get money into someone's M-PESA, then paying 200900 from that wallet is charged again on the M-PESA paybill tariff.
Before you send, check whether your transfer provider can pay a Kenyan paybill directly rather than paying a person. If it can, the money goes straight to KIWASCO, the second charge never happens, and nobody at home has to do anything. Providers differ on this and it changes, so confirm it in your own app rather than taking anyone else's word.
The exact M-PESA charge depends on the amount. Work it out on this page, or compare what the transfer itself costs on the send-money comparison.
KIWASCO payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying KIWASCO via M-PESA, with the first fix to try. If none of these resolve it, the 10-character M-PESA transaction code is the universal proof of payment, keep the SMS until the issue clears.
Money left M-PESA but the meter still shows zero credit, or the postpaid bill still reads as unpaid in the account portal.
For prepaid meters, wait five minutes then key in the 20-digit token from the M-PESA SMS into the meter manually. For postpaid, give the bill up to 24 hours to reflect. If neither resolves it, phone the operator with your 10-character M-PESA transaction code: that is the only thing they need to trace your payment.
Account number was rejected as invalid or the system silently dropped your payment.
Strip the account number to digits only. A hyphen, slash, or space in the account number causes silent failures across most utility paybills. Re-enter, send again, and the original failed transaction normally auto-reverses within a few minutes.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for KIWASCO
| Amount | M-Pesa fee | Total cost | % fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50 | Free | KES 50 | , |
| KES 200 | KES 5 | KES 205 | 2.50% |
| KES 1,000 | KES 10 | KES 1,010 | 1.00% |
| KES 5,000 | KES 34 | KES 5,034 | 0.68% |
| KES 20,000 | KES 62 | KES 20,062 | 0.31% |
About KIWASCO
Pay your Kisumu water and sanitation bill.
- Sector
- Utility
- Official site
- kiwasco.co.ke
Frequently asked about KIWASCO
What is KIWASCO's paybill number?
KIWASCO's M-Pesa paybill is 200900. Pay your Kisumu water and sanitation bill.
How do I pay KIWASCO via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 200900, then your account (Your KIWASCO account number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for KIWASCO?
Your KIWASCO account number.
Can I pay KIWASCO from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to KIWASCO's paybill 200 900. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying KIWASCO?
M-Pesa charges a transaction fee based on the amount sent. Use our M-Pesa fees calculator to see the exact 2026 cost for any amount.
What if I pay the wrong amount or use the wrong paybill?
Contact KIWASCO support immediately with your M-Pesa transaction code. If you sent to the wrong paybill entirely, contact Safaricom on 100 (free from a Safaricom line) within 7 days to request a reversal, though success isn't guaranteed.
How do I confirm my payment to KIWASCO went through?
M-Pesa sends a free SMS confirmation with a transaction code (e.g., ABC12DEF345). Save this code, it's your proof of payment. KIWASCO should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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