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How to retrieve your last purchased KPLC tokens on your phone in case you didn’t receive a text

A common issue faced by majority of Kenyans on KPLC’s prepaid platform often emanates when someone faithfully buys token using various methods such as MPESA but fail to get the token message from the power utility provider. This can happen as a result of varying reasons such as technical hitches on the KPLC’s side or maybe your phone somehow failed to receive the message for reasons specific to the phone or an issue with the service provider. Either way, Kenya Power has finally provided an ample method you could retrieve up to three (3) of your last purchased tokens.

Quick Summary:

  • Frustration ensues when purchased KPLC tokens don’t deliver due to technical issues or phone-related problems.
  • Kenya Power offers a convenient USSD code solution, eliminating the need for a smartphone or internet connection.
  • Retrieving your last three tokens is as easy as dialing *977# and following a few simple steps.

Unlocking Solutions: Retrieving Your KPLC Tokens

The process to retrieve your last purchased tokens is based on a USSD code, meaning you don’t have to use a smartphone, neither do you need internet connection. With a simple mobile phone that has enough credit to access the service, you can easily access tokens from your previous purchase. All you need is your KPLC prepaid account number that is subject to the tokens to access purchased tokens in minutes.

Most city dwellers in Nairobi for example have usually purchased KPLC prepaid tokens using various methods such as MPESA, from mobile banking apps and so forth. And in most cases, these transactions are completed successfully with a text message being sent from the power utility company containing the specific token code to be entered in respective prepaid meters. However, in some rare instances, customers can purchase the service and end up waiting in vain for the text message to arrive. This has often prompted prepaid customers to initiate calls to the customer care center who mostly are busy and only in rare circumstances be reached.

Here is how to retrieve your last 3 purchased KPLC tokens

  1. Dial *977#: The process to retrieve your last purchased tokens is refreshingly uncomplicated. Grab your trusty mobile phone, whether it’s a smartphone or a basic device, as long as it has sufficient credit. Dial *977# to kickstart the process.
  2. Navigate to “Prepaid Services”: Once you’ve dialed the USSD code, you’ll be presented with a menu. Select “Prepaid Services” to access the array of services available.
  3. Choose “Latest Token”: Among the options presented, locate and select “Latest Token.” This step takes you closer to retrieving the much-needed information.
  4. Enter Your Prepaid Meter Account Number: To ensure precision, the system requires you to input your Prepaid meter account number. This vital piece of information is directly linked to the tokens you wish to access.
  5. Press “Send”: Complete the process by pressing the “Send” button. This action triggers the system to retrieve and present your last three purchased tokens within minutes.

Final Thoughts

In a world where technology occasionally falters, it’s reassuring to know that Kenya Power has streamlined the process of accessing your last purchased tokens. Whether you faced technical hitches or your phone played hard to get with the token message, the USSD code *977# offers a reliable solution. Embrace the simplicity, dial, and reclaim control over your prepaid tokens without the unnecessary hassle.

Safaricom announces Ksh. 6,999 Ematic DV8235 android TV Box

Safaricom has unveiled android powered TV box that’s expected to expand its home fibre services to more homes. The android box can enable TV’s to stream content from Netflix, YouTube, ShowMax, Hulu, Sling amongst other android TV applications. In addition, users will be able to wirelessly project their smartphones as well as laptops to their TV sets through screen casting.

Speaking on the launch, Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa said the Home Fibre service had been well received thanks to its unlimited internet connectivity for families in an affordable, monthly package. Ndegwa further acknowledged that the TV remained central to home entertainment and due to lack of a feature that would directly stream content from the internet most potential families had stayed away from the service. Thanks to the latest launch, Safaricom will now be able to empower homes to connect any TV to the internet opening up endless entertainment options for family, Ndegwa stated.

Customers can purchase the Android TV box from Safaricom shops as well as on Masoko for Ksh. 6,999 with no hidden monthly costs. Connecting the box to your TV shouldn’t be an issue as no technical skills are required and is plug and play. You’ll therefore not require a technician for the exercise. The box can support video resolutions of up to 4K.

Since the Ematic DV8235 runs on android OS, users can easily initiate several actions by voice commands including searching for shows, movies or apps. Additionally, it can be configured to connect to a Home Fibre WiFi network. Users will also be able to play recorded movies, TV shows as well as photos through USB flash disks and MicroSD Memory Cards.

According to reports, the telco had seen an upsurge in demand of home fibre services and had responded by acquiring more personnel as well as expanding its home fibre services to more areas. Kenyans can opt in for the Safaricom’s internet service by dialing *400# and subscribe to any of the three packages including Bronze, Silver and Diamond tailored to support light, medium and heavy usage respectively.

Safaricom android TV box specifications – Ematic DV8235

  • Android TV version: (9.0)
  • Certification: Google and Netflix
  • Video Resolution: 4K (Ultra HD)
  • SoC: Amlogic S905X: A quad core ARM Cortex A53
  • CPU: ARM Quad 64-bit Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz
  • GPU: Penta Core Mali-450 up to 750MHz +(DFS)
  • DRAM: DDR3 2GB
  • Flash: eMMC 8GB
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • DRM – Playready, Widevine
  • Size(L*W*H) – 100mm*100mm*23.5mm
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n
  • Interfaces / Ports : 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 X TF (MicroSD) card slot, 1 X HDMI 2.0a port, 1 x 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45) port

How to withdraw money from your co-operative bank account to MPESA using a mobile phone

The Co-operative bank just like many other local banks here in Kenya, provide an ample way for customers to move funds from their bank accounts to their MPESA wallets. Thanks to the effects we now have to endure because of the current pandemic, MPESA has become a necessity for users to carry out common cash transactions such as paying utility bills, shopping at various merchants and even some employers have opted to pay their staff via MPESA.

Unlike gone days where you’d have been forced to withdraw cash from your Coop bank account and look for an MPESA agent to deposit to your account, you can simply use a USSD code to easily move cash from a Coop bank account to your MPESA in minutes. All you have to do is follow some simple prompts on your mobile phone and done!

Important notes before using the service.

Since this is a cash related activity, Coop bank has put in place some security measures to guard against fraud and effectively secure their customers earnings.

  • This service is available on specific pre-authorized devices and as such if you happen to change your mobile phone or it’s the first time to use this service, you’ll need to visit any coo-operative bank branch to have your phone linked.
  • You can either use a USSD code on any mobile phone (doesn’t have to be a smartphone) or download Coo-op’s MCo-opcash application from either the App store for iOS devices or Google Play for android devices.

How to withdraw money from coop bank to MPESA using USSD

  • On your mobile phone, dial “*667#” then enter your mobile banking PIN
  • From the next page, select “sent money”, then proceed to choose to “Sent to MPESA
  • Choose the number you’re sending to, enter the MPESA mobile phone number or select “My number” if your sending to yourself.
  • Next, select the account your sending from, put the amount and confirm the transaction
  • You should receive a confirmation message from Coop bank and a subsequent MPESA message for the transaction.

How to withdraw money from Coop bank to MPESA using MCo-opcash application

  • Download the app from your respective store i.e. App store for iOS devices and Google Play for android devices
  • Launch the app and login using your security PIN
  • Choose mobile money
  • On the next screen, select MPESA
  • Enter the beneficiary MPESA number
  • Select the Coop account you’re sending from
  • Enter the amount and confirm the transaction.

Telkom Kenya announces availability of mobile internet powered by Loon technology

Telkom Kenya and Alphabet owned Loon have announced a successful deployment of mobile internet via Loon technology in Kenya. This comes after several months of testing where the approach intended to bring onboard several Kenyans in underserved areas to the 4G mobile internet using floating balloons that have since been deployed in several parts of Kenyan airspace. Telkom particularly points out how the mission poses a major breakthrough as is expects to complete the remaining bits including network integration in the coming months.

The Loon project which became operations in July 2020, has since managed to achieve impressive speeds using the technology that saw an uplink of 4.74 mbs and a downlink of 18.9 mbs. For that speed, the service was usable for most web applications such as sending emails, browsing the internet, making data-based voice calls such as WhatsApp calls, video calls and playing YouTube.

While the initiative brings a major milestone in deploying 4G connectivity across the country and is equipped with necessary technologies to keep the balloons in the airspace, there are still unavoidable impediments that could hinder proper service delivery to users. Wind patters and restricted airspaces could at times result in intermittent service availability. However, since this is only but the initial stages, as time goes by, we expect the Loon technology to anticipate such hinderances and potentially limit its effects to service delivery.

More balloons are expected to be deployed in various parts of the country potentially mitigating any perceived loss of service due to other factors and more so users are expected to gain service only during daytime – from 6:00am to 9:00pm since Loon is solar powered and will only work when there’s sunlight. Remote areas expected to be covered include Iten, Eldoret, Baringo, Nakuru, Kakamega, Kisumu, Kisii, Bomet, Kericho and Narok.

 While speaking on the progress, Telkom Kenya’s Chief Executive Officer, Mugo KIBATI, said the development was an exciting milestone for Internet service provision in Africa and the world, more so that the service will pioneer in Kenya. Mugo further said being a purely data service and with the continued migration of communication towards data-supported platforms, the Internet-enabled balloons will be able to offer connectivity to many Kenyans who live in remote regions that are underserved or totally unserved, and as such remain disadvantaged.

How to watch all English premier league matches and other sporting tournaments on Showmax in Kenya

Customers on the Showmax streaming service will be delighted to learn they have an option to upgrade their current packages to watch various live sporting tournaments from the English premier league as well as from select countries. The service which has been operational in Kenya for some time now, and was unveiled by Dstv’s parent multichoice as a response to increasing shift in content provision where most consumers are now streaming instead of traditional satellite options. The tide finally caught-up with Multichoice who unveiled the services to counter the likes of Netflix who are currently taking a center stage in the segment.

 Previously, Showmax customers could only enjoy limited content from the platform including entertainment, music, and news; you’d have to subscribe to one of the Dstv’s platforms to access various sporting channels that broadcast events from top leagues such as the English Premier league.

The latest development which effectively brings continents popular live football broadcast channel – Supersport on the platform will give subscribers an opportunity to watch their favorite teams play on their devices without having to pay a separate subscription on Dstv.

Showmax bouquets, prices and available channels;


Content
ShowmaxShowmax MobileShowmax ProShowmax Pro Mobile
Series, movies, kids’ shows, documentaries
IAAF Athletics, pro boxing, major international marathons, & more
Music channels Trace Urban, Trace Gospel
News channels Africa News, Euronews, Newzroom Afrika
Football: all Premier League, Serie A, PSL and La Liga games 
Number of concurrent streams2121
Smartphone and tablet apps
Smart TV, laptop, Android TV, Apple TV apps✓*
Maximum video resolutionHDSDHDSD
14-day trial
*Supported smart TVs: Samsung Tizen (2017-2020), LG WebOS (2014-2020)
Prices;

Showmax
Showmax Pro
ShowmaxShowmax MobileShowmax ProShowmax Pro Mobile
KenyaKSh 760KSh 380KSh 2100KSh 1050

How to access premier league channels on Showmax;

  • Since the service is currently available on Showmax Pro and Showmax Pro Mobile, you’ll need to subscribe to either of the packages.
  • Download the Showmax app from the app store, Google Play or on LG Content Store if you have an LG WebOS TV
  • Signup for the service on your computer and proceed to login.
  • Since I use LG WebOS and Apple TV, I had to verify my account by going to https://www.showmax.com/link
  • And entering the provided code (NGFRTK) – for example.

Dstv Kenya full channel list on various bouquets and cost per package in Kenya

South Africa’s conglomerate multichoice which owns Dstv is by far the most popular pay tv service provider in the whole of Africa, it owns vital rights to air most sporting events including the English premier league that Kenyans love to the core. Due to the current pandemic, Dstv has been one of the few companies that have partly gained and lost at an equal measure. There have been far fewer subscriptions from hotels that have been deeply affected by the effects of Covid-19, while many Kenyans who had resorted to stay at home had no otherwise but renew their subscriptions as a means of entertainment while at home.

Currently, Dstv Kenya offers a total of six bouquets with an option of four addon packages at various price points. Understandably, these packages keep changing from time to time and will try our best to keep them updated. As of this post, we have detailed each package that’s available for subscription on the Dstv platform and their respective costs.

Channels on Dstv Premium package and subscription cost in Kenya (Ksh. 7,370)

This is the top tier package on the Dstv platform. It consists of various channels covering almost all genres and is mostly used in hotels as well as entertainment places.

MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENTDMX – Classic R&B (772)MTV base (322)
M-Net (102)DMX – Urban Adult Contemporary (773)HIP TV (324)
1 Magic (103)DMX – Urban Beat (774)TRACE Naija (325)
M-Net Movies Premiere East (104)DMX – Reggae (775)AFRO Music English (326)
M-Net Movies Smile (105)DMX – Modern Country (776)TRACE Mziki (326)
M-Net Movies Action + (106)DMX – Traditional Country (777)Sound City (327)
M-Net Movies Action (110)DMX – Gospel (778)Fiesta TV (329)
M-Net Movies All Stars (111)DMX – African Rhythms (779)Trace Jama (333)
Studio Universal (112)DMX – Italian Contemporary (780)RELIGION
M-Net Binge (114)DMX – Smooth Jazz (781)FAITH (341)
M-Net City (115)DMX – Classic Jazz (782)Day Star (342)
VUZU (116)DMX – Blues (783)TBN (343)
Universal TV (117)DMX – Beautiful Instrumentals (784)ISLAM CHANNEL (347)
TeleMundo (118)DMX – Contemporary Instrumentals (785)Eternal Word Television Network (348)
BBC Brit (120)DMX – The Light (786)Dove TV (349)
Discovery Channel (121)DMX – Light Classical (787)Emmanuel TV (390)
Comedy Central (122)DMX – Arias and Overtures (788)TV Mundial (P) (680)
ITV Choice (123)DMX – Chamber Music (789)NEWS & COMMERCE
E! Entertainment (124)DMX – Symphonic (790)STN TV (265)
FOX (125)DMX – French Contemporary (791)KASS TV (266)
FOX Life (126)BBC World Service English (850)GBS (267)
BET (129)BBC World Radio 2 (851)Switch TV (268)
MTV (130)BBC African Languages (852)Kameme TV (276)
Lifetime Entertainment (131)Voice of America (853)NTVU (283)
CBS Reality (132)World Radio Network (854)Zanzibar TV (291)
Discovery TLC Entertainment (135)IDHAA (855)ETV News (298)
Discovery Family (136)KBCes (856)Rwanda TV (299)
TNT Africa (137)CORO (857)Boomerang (302)
M-Net Movies Zone (139)Eastern FM (858)NickTOONS (308)
EVA (141)Easy (859)Disney Junior (309)
EVA + (142)Channel Islam Internationale (865)Y254 (376)
Africa Magic Showcase (151)Radio France Internationale (866)BBC World News (400)
Africa Magic Epic (152)Capital FM (871)CNN International (401)
Africa Magic Urban (153)Nosim (879)Sky News (402)
Africa Magic Family (154)Mwatu (880)SABC News (404)
Africa Magic Hausa (156)Maisha FM (881)Al Jazeera (406)
Africa Magic Yoruba (157)DOCUMENTARIES & LIFESTYLECGTN News (409)
Maisha Magic East (158)Discovery ID (171)CNBC Africa (410)
Africa Magic Igbo (159)BBC Lifestyle (174)Bloomberg Television (411)
Maisha Magic Bongo (160)Food Network (175)EuroNews (414)
Pearl Magic (161)Fashion One (178)CNC World (415)
ROK 3 (164)National Geographic Channel (181)Arise News (416)
Zee World (166)NatGeo Wild (182)Africanews (417)
Star Life (167)The History Channel (186)Joy News (421)
ROK (168)Spice TV (190)EuroNews French (438)
ROK 2 (169)SPORTSEuroNews German (445)
Televista (194)BLITZ (200)SPECIALIST & FOREIGN
Trybe (195)SuperSport 1 (201)NDTV 24×7 (413)
Ghana Festivals (196)SuperSport 3 (203)RAI International (430)
B4U Movies (451)SuperSport 4 (204)TV5 Monde Afrique (437)
AUDIO CHANNELSSuperSport 5 (205)Deutsche Welle (446)
DMX – Adult Contemporary (751)SuperSport 6 (206)CCTV 4 (447)
DMX – Today’s Hits (752)SuperSport 7 (207)CGTN Documentary (448)
DMX – Y2K Hits (753)SuperSport 8 (208)CGTN French (449)
DMX – 70’s Hits (754)SuperSport 9 (209)CCTV Entertainment – Mandarin Entertainment Channel (480)
DMX – 80’s Hits (755)SuperSport 10 (210)China Movie Channel (481)
DMX – Familiar Favourites (756)SuperSport 11 (211)Shanghai Dragon TV (482)
DMX -Soft Hits (757)SuperSport 12 (212)Hunan TV (483)
DMX – Love Songs (758)SuperSport Maximo (P) (235)Zhejiang TV (484)
DMX – Metro Blends (759)SuperSport Maximo 2(P) (236)Phoenix News and Entertainment (485)
DMX – Cityscapes (760)KIDS & TEENRTPi (P) (525)
DMX – Groove Lounge (761)Cartoon Network (301)LOCAL
DMX – House Party (762)Disney Channel (303)eTV Africa (250)
DMX – Power Hits (763)Disney Channel XD (304)Inooro TV (269)
DMX – Dance (764)Nickelodeon (305)KBCTV (270)
DMX – Trots Afrikaans (765)Cbeebies (306)NTV (271)
DMX – Campus Rock (766)NickJr (307)KTN (272)
DMX – Alternative (767)Jim Jam (310)Citizen TV (273)
DMX – Hard Rock (768)PBS Kids (313)KTN News (274)
DMX – Classic Rock (769)Da Vinci Kids (318)K24 (275)
DMX – Golden Oldies (770)Mindset (319)Adom TV (280)
DMX – 90’s Hits (771)MUSICNBS (286)

Compact Plus package Channels on Next Page

Simple way to buy data bundles for another Airtel number

Whether you want to reward your bestie or prefer browsing with a different Airtel line, there’s a simpler way you could directly purchase data bundles on a different number without first having to send credit and consequently subscribing on the respective number. Airtel Kenya has unveiled Amazing data bundles that are way cheaper compared to Safaricom’s offering and even go as far as including free WhatsApp and night bundles.

Although Telkom Kenya has specific night data bundles that can be utilized between 10:00pm and 6:00am, Airtel on its part packages night time data offering with any of its amazing data bundles. Night time data offering has become popular amongst Kenyans even though Safaricom as of this post is yet to unveil such offer.

Airtel Kenya night time data bundles;

Previously, we could easily subscribe to any of Airtel’s club night data, but we now have to buy any of the available Amazing data packages to enjoy a little bit of extra night browsing. For example; for Ksh. 10, you’ll get 100MB that is 50MB for the day and 50MB night data. To subscribe to Airtel night bundle, just Dial *544# and select “Data (Amazing)”

How to buy Airtel data bundles for another number

Purchasing data for another line on the same Airtel network should be as easy as it gets. You only need to follow a few steps;

  • Ensure you have sufficient airtime before proceeding.
  • On your phone, dial *544#
  • Then select “Gift a bundle
  • Choose the data offer you want to buy from the available options; i.e. Amazing or UnlimiNET
  • Enter the phone number of the recipient/beneficiary
  • Choose your preferred data package such as Ksh. 10 for 100MB (50 + 50-night data) on Amazing packages
  • Confirm if it’s a recurring purchase or buy once
  • You’ll receive a text message confirming the transaction as well as on the benefiting Airtel number.

Huawei to reward customers with discounted prices on devices and accessories for the next two weeks

Huawei Mobile Kenya has unveiled a shopping reward scheme that seeks to offer phone accessories to its customers at a discounted rate. The program is slated to run for the next two weeks and will discount prices on various devices as well as accessories.

Some of the products that will have costs cut for the duration is the Huawei GT2 which will instead cost Ksh. 19,999 for the female smartwatches while male smartwatches will cost Ksh. 25,999. In addition, customers will have a chance to walk away with recently announced Huawei Freebuds 3 for only Ksh. 16,499. The Freebuds 3 featured in our recent editorial that pitted best wireless earbuds you can buy in Kenya for less than Ksh. 30,000.

The offer is set to go live in current Huawei Experience stores at Sarit Center and The Village Market. Customers looking to own recently announced Huawei Y-series handsets including the Huawei Y8p, Huawei Y7p, and Huawei Y6p will also get discounts on their purchases.

Speaking on the festival, Huawei Mobile Kenya Country Head Jim Zhujie said the company was delighted to kick off the festival being a first one in the market as part of Huawei’s strategy to increase its footprint in the market. Zhujie further said they’ve tried their best in the last couple of months to accommodate various segments in the market.

Recently announced Huawei Y8p and Huawei Y6p will be sold bundled with free gifts as well. During the festival period, customers will be required to pay Ksh. 24,999 for the Huawei Y8p plus a free gift bundle, Ksh. 18,999 for the Huawei Y7p including a free 64GB MicroSD card and Ksh. 14,999 for Y6p that will come bundled with free gifts as well.

How to order Huawei products via provided numbers

Interestingly, customers can order Huawei products via their mobile phones, this is especially important during this period that most Kenyans have been urged to exercise social distancing.

As indicated by Huawei, customers can also order via the following number +254722988893 or +254785329647.” Zhujie concluded by acknowledging that current devices as well as other Y-series handsets had revolutionized the mid-range segment by introducing devices that are not only affordable but also packed with premium features.