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21/07/2022
By Admin
Tech News, Telco

Airtel Kenya Separates From Airtel Money Business

Airtel Kenya has announced the separation of Airtel Money from its Telecom business on Thursday. The public notice indicated that the phone-based service has been transferred to Airtel Money Kenya Limited. Following the separation, Airtel Money Kenya Limited will take over and continue the provision of the Airtel Money Services, in collaboration with Airtel Networks […]

15/07/2022
By Admin
Tech News, Telco

Airtel, Telkom Users Can Now Transact To Safaricom’s MPESA Pay Bill Numbers

Telkom, Safaricom, and Airtel, Friday announced that Kenyans can now transact to an M-PESA Pay Bill Number from any network. This move follows the telcos’ announcement in April this year, which saw Kenyans being able to make mobile money payments to MPESA Buy Goods and Services Tills from any network. The objective of the interoperability […]

05/07/2022
By Admin
Business, Tech News, Telco

Airtel Kenya appoints Ashish Malhotra as new Managing Director

Airtel Kenya has appointed Ashish Malhotra as its Managing Director. He succeeds Prasanta Das Sarma who moves to a new role as the Fiber Company CEO for Airtel Africa. Prasanta assumed the position in January 2017, having taken over from Adil Youssefi. “He was instrumental in leading Airtel Kenya to become the fastest-growing telecom company […]

21/06/2022
By Admin
Tech News, Telco

Telkom Unveils Changa Bundle Enabling Users To Share Data

Telkom has launched Changa Bundle which will allow customers to share data, minutes, voice, and SMSs. The new product will allow users to acquire 100 GB of data, 200 on-net minutes, 50 off-net minutes, and 200 SMSs for Sh1500 and this can be shared with 3 to 5 friends and family members. Customers will first […]

08/04/2022
By Admin
How To, USSD

How To Check Safaricom Numbers Registered Under Your ID Number

Following the ongoing sim card update exercise by the communications authority, here’s how to check Safaricom numbers that are registered under your ID Number. The service allows Safaricom customers to accept or cancel the registration of any additional number using their personal details. How to Check Safaricom Numbers Illegally Registered With Your ID On your […]

How To Update Your Airtel Kenya SIM Details Online

08/04/2022
By Admin
How To, Telco

How To Update Your Airtel Kenya SIM Card Online

Airtel Kenya has made it easier for users to update their sim card details online following the directive from the communications authority. If you do not update these details by 15th April, then your SIM card will be deactivated and released back to the market. How to update Airtel Sim Card Online Visit Airtel Kenya […]

30/03/2022
By Admin
Business, Tech News, Telco

Safaricom Offers Customers 100% more data at no extra cost

Safaricom has revamped its data plans which will see customers get up to 100% more data on their favourite daily, weekly, monthly and select all-in-one plans. The new offer will see both postpay and prepay customers browse more at no extra cost. The move to offer customers increased value is in recognition of the prevailing […]

21/03/2022
By Admin
Cloud Computing, Cyber security, IOT, Tech News, Telco

Safaricom To Offer Cloud Computing, Cyber Security & IoT solutions

Safaricom on Monday announced that it is expanding its tech solutions in the areas of cloud computing, cyber security and internet of things (IoT) underpinned by IT consulting services. Besides reinforcing Safaricom’s new business strategy to become a technology company, the telco is banking on these recent efforts to enable it to play a bigger […]

02/03/2022
By Admin
How To, USSD

How To Divert Calls And Messages To Another Number

You can easily divert incoming calls and messages to another mobile phone number in two different ways. The call diversion is a phone feature switching system which redirects a telephone call to another destination. To divert all incoming calls, dial **21* followed by the mobile number you want calls to be diverted to followed by […]

28/02/2022
By Admin
Guide, How To, Telco

How To Buy Safaricom Shares in Kenya

Shares, units of equity ownership in a corporation. Safaricom shares can be bought either online or one would also place a manual order with the stock broker of their choice. The modes of payment for the shares can either be by cash, Mpesa, Bonga points. The shares can be bought through two ways; Through your […]