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Intercape Bus Ticket Prices for This December

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Justus Kiprono
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In every one of the larger cities and towns in South Africa; Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, East London, Port Elizabeth, Grahamstown, Kuruman, Welkom, and many others, you will find Intercape coach stations with connections throughout SA and to other countries like Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique.

What did you expect? It is among the largest bus companies in the southern part of Africa, and it has grown to be so because it brings in comfort, great convenience, as well as plenty of good discounts on its bus tickets. It belongs to the family of Johan Ferreira Sr.

Intercape bus can be your inexpensive bus travel option for moving locations in South Africa this holiday season of December as people break away for the relaxation and New Year festivities of 2024;

How can I book Intercape bus?

Intercape buses have three booking options: you can reserve your tickets by calling their main ticket sales office at 021 380 4400, walk to their offices, or book them online, which is easy, convenient, and time-saving.

Find out how to get your Intercape tickets online;

1. Open the Intercape website or visit www.intercape.co.za
2. Click the ‘BOOK NOW’ option in the top navigation menu
3. Enter your boarding and drop-off points at the From and To sections

Intercape bus fare prices december
4. Pick a date of departure and hit ‘SEARCH’ to check out bus availability and ticket lowest prices
5. Choose your best bus and go to ‘BUY’ to purchase your ticket

On the next page, you will choose your mode of payment and enter passenger details to complete the Intercape bus online booking process, after which you will get reservation details on your email ID or phone number.

Intercape bus offers three types of tickets, Saver, Flexi, and Full Flexi, which vary in price, and each passenger is allowed up to 20kg of luggage. Reporting time at pick-up points is 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

How much is Intercape?

Check out what Intercape charges on various routes in South Africa;

N/B: The fare prices displayed is Saver bus ticket to Full Flexi range

Intercape bus routes Latest ticket prices
East London to Port Elizabeth R350 – R510
Cape Town to Springbok R700 – R830
Cape Town to Garies R594 – R720
Cape Town to Durban R1,670 – R2,520
Durban to East London R670 – R1,080
Durban to Paarl  R880 -R1,150
Clocolan to Paarl R675 – R910
Brandfort to Bloemfontein R270 – R300
Bloemfontein to Victoria West  R396 – R440
Brandfort to Welkom  R270 – R300
Brandfort to Stellenbosch  R600 – R1,110
Queenstown to Stellenbosch  R460 – R610
Jamestown to Queenstown R450 – R610
Jamestown to Johannesburg R396 – R470
Polokwane to Johannesburg  R350 – R500
Paterson to Johannesburg R679 – R1,000
Volksrust to Johannesburg R306 – R560
Kuruman to Johannesburg R660 – R800
Cape Town to Jeffreys Bay R738 – R1,270
Kuruman to Cape Town  R1,730 – R2,430
Durban to Harding R450 – R650
Bloemfontein to Durban R780 – R1,110

Find out where else Intercape buses go on their Routes section.

 

Gotv Lite Uganda TV Channel List 2023/24

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Justus Kiprono
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With no hassle set up, a reliable signal, a packed TV library, and affordable monthly fees, GOtv cannot miss the list of the best subscription decoders to buy in Uganda; you get the best movies, hit music shows, beloved drama, comedy specials, thrilling sports, and thoughtful documentaries and docuseries that draws the diverse perceptions in life.

GOtv Uganda is unique among its competition because it has a lowly-priced package with a smaller channel list. In total, it has six packages: GOtv Supa+, pronounced GOtv Supa Plus, GOtv Supa, GOtv Max, GOtv Plus, GOtv Value, and GOtv Lite – ‘the lowly-priced package’ at Ush15,000 per month.

What is GOtv Lite Uganda?

GOtv Lite is the cheapest package from GOtv UG. For a monthly subscription fee of Ush15,000, you can sign up for it and get access to the service’s lineup of over 20 channels, including exclusive content and news from local channels like NTV Uganda, Bukedde, BBS Terefayina, NBS, and Urban TV, among others.

People on a super-strict budget can get this because, interestingly, you can choose to pay either quarterly, Ush35,000, or yearly, Ush95,000, to save some cash.

Other GOtv packages range from the monthly price of Ush21,000 (GOtv Value) to Ush104,000 for GOtv Supa+, the most expensive plan but with a unique combination of channels exceeding 70 and featuring almost everything in the world of entertainment and live sports.

GOtv Supa is Ush65,000 per month, GOtv Max is Ush49,000, and GOtv Plus costs Ush33,000/mo and has slightly above 45 channels, about 20 less than the Supa package, which has 65. Check out the latest channels on GOtv Lite;

What channels are on GOtv Lite 2023/24 in Uganda?

Check out the latest channels on GOtv Lite;

1. Pearl Magic
2. Pearl Magic Loko
3. Magic Showcase
4. Real Time
5. Africa Magic Epic
6. SS Blitz
7. Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
8. NBS
9. NTVU


10. Bukedde
11. Bukedde 2
12. Smart 24
13. Spark TV
14. Urban TV
15. TV West
16. BBS Terefayina
17. Salam TV
18. Baba TV
19. Citizen TV
20. JimJam


21. PBS Kids
22. TRACE Mziki
23. Faith
24. Islam
25. Emmanuel TV
26. Al Jazeera

 

How to Remove Dial Tone

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Justus Kiprono
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A dial tone is the sound produced when a dial pad is pressed, and a dial pad is where the 123# numbers are located on your phone or where you usually go when you want to make a call.

When you buy a new mobile device, either of Android or iPhone OS, you will find the dial pad already pre-installed as one of the most basic phone applications (it is actually called ‘Phone’ on many phones) because, without it, you cannot make a call or ask for phone balances, or make other USSD requests as in mobile payments like Mpesa.

However, hitting this dial pad when the dial tone is on can be irritating as it produces a high-pitched sound. It can be worse when you must dial the USSD or phone numbers repetitively. So, how can you turn off the dial tone in your phone?

How to turn off dial tone on Android

This works for most Android phones like Redmi, Tecno, Samsung, Nokia, Huawei, OnePlus, Vivo and others. It is pretty a straightforward process…

1. On your phone, access the dial pad application or Phone app
2. In the first face of the app, click the menu – the three dots arranged vertically, like this︙, near the Search Contact area and then go to ‘Settings’
3. In the opened Settings options, navigate to ‘sounds and vibrations’
4. Then to ‘Additional settings’
5. You will see Dial pad tones. Put them off

In this section, you can also turn off the screen locking sound, charging sounds and vibration, and other touch sounds.

Additionally, you can just go directly to the Settings app on your phone > Search settings – ‘Dial’ > Dial pad tones and switch them off. Easy.

How to turn off dial tone on iPhone

You can get rid of the annoying dial tones on your iPhone by following this simple guide;

1. Go to the iPhone settings
2. Open the ‘Sound & Haptics’ option
3. Then scroll down to Keyboard Feedback
4. Turn off ‘Sound’

By doing this, you have removed the dial tones on your iPhone.

 

 

 

GOtv in Uganda: Decoder, Cost, Packages and How to Get It

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Justus Kiprono
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GOtv is a subscription digital terrestrial television by one of Africa’s most innovative entertainment brands, Multichoice, which still owns Supersport, DStv, and Showmax.

Still, M-Net; “an eclectic entertainment hub for viewers obsessed with movies.” This makes GOtv home to some of its fun-filled collection of flagship channels like Pearl Magic, Pearl Magic Loko, Maisha Magic East, and more, with deeper libraries of TV shows, series, and movies to watch.

With Ush39,000, you get to buy a GOtv decoder in Uganda, and it comes with a gift offer – one month of free access to GOtv Plus, one of the six packages owned by the TV service provider.

What packages does GOtv offer in Uganda?

GOtv Uganda gives more viewing options to its subscribers thanks to its six plans – GOtv Lite, GOtv Value, GOtv Plus, GOtv Max, GOtv Supa, and GOtv Supa Plus (also GOtv Supa+), having wide-ranging and exciting TV content, including new-to-you reality, lifestyle, food, and true crime series.

How much does it cost? Well, subscription decisions by customers are guided by pricing and their viewing habits, meaning that the more you pay, the better the deals as per the number of channels included.

However, it is a perfect fit for budget shoppers. The cheapest GOtv package in UG is GOtv Lite, going for Ush15,000 per month and having about 20 channels, while the most costlier is GOtv Supa+, which costs Ush104,000 but with over 70 channels. Take a look at all subscription plans;

Gotv UG subscription plan Cost of package Included channels
GOtv Lite Ush15,000 per month 20+
GOtv Value Ush21,000 per month 30+
GOtv Plus Ush33,000 per month 45+
GOtv Max Ush49,000 per month 55+
GOtv Supa Ush65,000 per month 65+
GOtv Supa+ Ush104,000 per month 70+

To get GOtv, use this search tool to locate dealers or installers closest to you in Uganda or call +256312245245.

 

 

 

Easy Coach Buses Guide 2024

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Justus Kiprono
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In December 2003, a coaching fleet called Easy Coach was built up to undertake public transport activities: situated in Nairobi, where its main office sits to date, it only plied one route then, Nairobi to Kisumu, before adding Kakamega when demand for its eco-efficient bus services rose.

This year, Easy Coach turns 20, and from its humble beginnings, starting with only 11 buses and 50 workers, it has grown to be one of the most iconic Kenyan transport companies, giving direct employment to nearly a thousand people.

“We have almost 900 people working for us,” Easy Coach owner Azym Dossa was quoted when he talked to BD Africa in August 2023.

Azym Dossa – Easy Coach founder and owner.

His business became successful and expanded rapidly. Today, this long-distance coach serves 40 top destinations in Kenya, and passengers prefer it because of the continuous improvements it makes to its fleet, pocket-friendly fares, and the harmonious relationship of transit operators with travelers.

Easy Coach’s position is that it is open to innovation and is keen to embrace technologies that complement its vast transport network for convenience. Therefore, passengers can book its buses online and pay their fares directly using Mpesa;

Book your bus tickets online

You can quickly get Easy Coach bus tickets online via its website, where you can conveniently check bus schedules, destinations, or routes and compare its prices, as well as the amenities provided, like Wi-Fi and USB charging ports.

Here is how you can grab your ticket now;

1. Click www.easycoachkenya.com or paste it on your browser
2. On the homepage, there is an online booking section. Navigate to it and fill in the From and To areas with your departure and destination, respectively
3. Select your date of traveling and hit ‘Make a booking’ to view available Easy Coach buses, prices, available seats, and timings
4. Check for your most preferred bus and ‘Select Seat’
5. Choose your sitting area and proceed by clicking ‘BOOK NOW’ to continue with Easy Coach’s online booking process
6. You’ll be directed to the Booking Submission part. Supply passenger’s details like name, ID, and phone numbers
7. Below it, enter your payment information (Safaricom phone number for Mpesa)
8. Go to ‘Pay with Mpesa’ to pay your bus fare to get your ticket online

Payments are automatically processed when you enter your Mpesa PIN upon making this online request. Consequently, you’ll receive your Easy Coach bus ticket number via SMS showing where you are going, the date and time for traveling, and the money paid for it.

Be sure to show up at the departure point at the designated time to catch your booked Easy Coach bus on time. But what happens when you delay or miss it? Firstly, you can reschedule your travel at least two hours before the actual leaving time, failure to which you will be charged an extra Ksh300 for modifying your ticket details. Canceled tickets are valid for 90 days after cancellation.

In case of a no-show, passengers must pay 50% of the original ticket for emergency travel arrangements within 24 hours.

How much is an Easy Coach bus ticket?

Easy Coach bus fares vary according to trip length. Children under three years do not pay for tickets, but other riders are not categorized based on age groups as they pay standard prices, which can be seen alongside route information online or at Easy Coach offices.

You can expect to pay anything from Ksh1,000 – Ksh2,500 bus fare.

Take a look at Easy Coach’s top routes and latest fares;

Easy Coach popular routes Bus fare
Nairobi to Kisumu Ksh1,750
Nairobi to Sirare Ksh1,450
Nairobi to Kericho Ksh1,500
Bomet to Kisii Ksh700
Bomet to Sori Ksh950
Bomet to Oyugis Ksh700
Kapsabet to Nakuru Ksh1,350
Nairobi to Bondo Ksh1,750
Nairobi to Busia Ksh1,800
Nairobi to Mbale Ksh1,750
Nairobi to Kimilili Ksh1,650
Nairobi to Usenge  Ksh1,750
Nairobi to Bumala Ksh1,800
Nairobi to Homabay Ksh1,400
Bungoma to Nakuru Ksh1,500
Kakamega to Nairobi Ksh1,650
Kakamega to Nakuru Ksh1,150
Nairobi to Malaba Ksh1,750

 

 

 

Breaking: Fire at Gikomba Market in Nairobi (VIDEO)

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Justus Kiprono
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A fire broke out again in Gikomba Market in Nairobi on early Friday morning at around 03:00 hours and is not yet under control.

In a video seen by this journalist, Gikomba, one of the city’s largest outdoor markets with a warren of wooden stalls selling all kinds of goods from clothes, food, spices, and household items, is ripped by fire and smoke and flames rise from a row of stores.

There are no fire engines at the scene, and not many small business traders, who own the stock that is being engulfed in flames are trying to battle the blaze using water, trying to rescue their goods. Check the video;

The last time Gikomba was on fire was September 2023, but the worst was in December last year when traders lost goods worth Ksh2.4 million. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja had promised to set up a fire station at the market to tame the recurrent fires.

However, he had complained that land grabbers were a headache and prevented this would-be solution: “Gikomba is public land, and we will build a wall around it. It belongs to the people of Nairobi. We will defend it to the end from grabbers,” he said.

More to follow

 

 

Eliud Kipchoge to Receive Honorary Doctorate From JKUAT

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Justus Kiprono
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Eliud Kipchoge is set to receive an honorary degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and will add a second title of “doctor.”

Kipchoge will get an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters and will deliver acceptance remarks upon conferment as well as address the school’s class of 2023 and the crowds that will attend its 41st graduation ceremony today, on December 1, 2023, at Juja Main Campus.

Jomo Kenyatta University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi, will present this honoris causa saying, “I admit you to the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters and by my authority, and that of the entire University, give the power to read and to do all that appertains to this degree” after the greatest marathoner of all time impressively satisfied all the preconditions of the prestigious accolade.

Honoris causa is an academic award presented without years of focused study and examinations, and JKUAT is giving it to Kipchoge for his great private charitable commitment through his Eliud Kipchoge Foundation, whose main purpose is to help more children get access to quality education and environmental protection.

“I want those children to grow up into healthy adults in a green and breathing world where forests keep our people safe. I hope to contribute to and grow the movement in education and environmental protection through my Foundation, to reach the people in the world with my voice. To raise awareness and to raise finances to build libraries, schools, and forests. I was lucky in my life to have access to books and knowledge from a young age. It taught me to value life.” Kipchoge says.

The institution also recognizes his outstanding achievements in athletics, especially after setting an impossible standard when he transcended human capabilities to be the fastest marathon runner alive to achieve a 1:59:40 in a sub-two-hour marathon held in the city of Vienna, Austria, in 2019 – the INEOS 1:59 Challenge.

This is the second honorary doctorate for the 39-year-old 2x Olympic champion after he was conferred with a Doctor of Science by Laikipia University during its 7th graduation ceremony in 2019.

The Best Mobile Phone Dealers in Kenya

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Justus Kiprono
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Keeping up with developments in the mobile phone industry and generally tech space can be hard at times and maybe most times. It can be due to the vigor and rapidness of technological advancements in relation to the foregoing time and price.

It is tricky. But phones have formed a part of our daily lives other than being the primary driver of basic communication – social media and networking – and it is not only that.

People also use cell phones to listen to music, watch videos, access other downloaded files and media, learn, take pictures, and as a money-generating device, as in blogging and vlogging.

For these, leading mobile phone manufacturers like Apple, Nokia, China’s Huawei, Samsung, and Redmi phone maker Xiaomi, among other consumer electronics companies, are pushing their limits to invent smart devices that embody life-changing innovations and intelligence that meet customers’ needs.

There are many things to consider before shopping for a cell phone: brand, size, battery type and capacity, camera, RAM and ROM, charging port, and others. But the more advanced a phone is, the more it is expensive.

So whether you’re after a larger screen, storage, better networking, or faster screen refresh rate, we’ve pulled together the best phone dealers in Kenya where you can buy cheap and affordable phones for every kind of user. Check out our picks;

1. Jumia

Get the best deal of the season when you buy a phone from Jumia, your one-stop shop for all your mobile device needs.

This Kenya’s biggest online retailer offers the best cell phone deals at a glance alongside faster delivery for convenient shopping and a hassle-free return policy.

At Jumia, there are several dealers, individual stores, and resellers who list almost every mobile phone brand, such as Infinix, Nokia, Google, LG, Tecno, Samsung, Oppo, iPhone, and OnePlus, with discounts ranging from 10-50% and even 60% on early Black Friday deals.

For instance, you can order a new Tecno Spark 10C online at merely Ksh17,000, almost Ksh4,000 cheaper than the local market price.

2. Carrefour

Generally speaking, who doesn’t know Carrefour, ranked the third-biggest hypermarket and supermarket chain by sales in 2021 after recording sales of €1.07 billion? Its home office is in Massy, France, but it operates its Kenyan discount stores mainly from its economic dynamo, Nairobi.

At Carrefour stores, you get the best mobile phone deals of up to 11% price cut for new and original vintage to top-of-the-line Apple and Android phones. The good thing is that you can shop online.

3. Zuricart

Zuricart is a Nairobi-based direct-to-consumer electronics dealer specializing in selling upscale new and used mobile phones and other tech products at competitive prices than most retailers near you.

Their online shop is one of the best places to buy feature phones, preowned and latest Apple phones, Android phones, tablets, and other accessories due to its lowest price guarantee, 7-day return policy, delivery tracking, and other after-sales services.

4. Phonetronics

Phonetronics Kenya has an outstanding selection of affordable mobile phones that appeal to budget shoppers. Whether it is the latest Tecno, Redmi, Infinix, Vivo, Realme, or Itel, you can buy it at their online store, making it a top choice for convenience.

Aside from that, you can order a phone and pick it up at your doorstep in 1-2 days, as shipping is done every day from Monday to Saturday.

5. Masoko by Safaricom

Masoko is a solid marketplace if you are looking to buy an original phone. They sell phones from reputable brands like Apple, Samsung, Tecno, Vivo, Nokia, and Xiaomi. You can also buy Safaricom branded Neon phones and 5G smartphones upon making an online order, a pretty straightforward process.

Masoko deals in brand-new phones, which are shiny and appealing but pricey compared to many online shops and phone stores in Kenya. However, you enjoy same-day delivery within Nairobi and its environs, and you can pay for the products using Safaricom Bonga Points.

6. Kilimall

Walking to your obvious store to purchase a new cell phone might not be the best option if you want to save up on your upgrade.

Instead, you can find deep discounts at Kilimall, especially when you buy new, used, or refurbished mobile phones on weekly specials such as during Black Friday or any other Flash Sale.

Kilimall’s website is easy to navigate when ordering cell phones online, with its product description area having all its details and photos and the seller’s information, making it a trustworthy site.

The online retailer normally processes orders within 1-6 business days before products are delivered to customers.

 

Swift Codes for Top Banks in South Africa

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Justus Kiprono
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SWIFT is a global messaging standard for banks across the world for secure and reliable cross-border payments and international money transfers.

Before sending money to South Africa from a foreign country, you need to know the correct SWIFT code for the recipient’s bank account to guarantee the success of the transfer.

SWIFT codes are a combination of eight to 11 alphanumeric characters developed by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) to phase out the old telex service or telegraphic transfer, which was slow, costly, and vulnerable to fraud.

Although major South African banks like Standard Bank Group, FirstRand, Absa, Nedbank, and Capitec each have a unique SWIFT code that does not typically vary across their branches in the country, there are commercial institutions with different SWIFT codes for each branch or banking service offered that require it.

A SWIFT code can also be referred to as a BIC – Business Identifier Code, Bank Identifier Code, or Bank Identification Code, and is needed alongside International Bank Account Number (IBAN) before making international payments and currency transfers.

SWIFT codes for popular South African banks

No. Bank name SWIFT code/BIC
1 Standard Bank Group SBZAZAJJ
2 Nedbank NEDSZAJJ
3 FirstRand FIRNZAJJ
4 Absa Bank ABSAZAJJ
5 Investec Bank IVESZAJJ
6 Capitec Bank CABLZAJJ
7 African Bank AFRCZAJJ
8 Grindrod Bank GRIDZAJJ
9 Bidvest Bank BIDBZAJJ

 

Top 3 Best Apps for Converting Airtime to Cash in Kenya

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Justus Kiprono
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Sometimes, life problems and the trait of forgetfulness, or all, might get us to make mistakes, such as buying airtime when you were supposed to withdraw cash at a Mpesa agent shop.

But that really should not get us to worry because there is a way to convert airtime back to cash, thanks to some innovative apps that let you change excess Safaricom airtime or Airtel credit airtime to real money.

They work like middlemen and charge a conversion fee of around 20-35% such that if you convert, say Ksh1,000 worth of airtime with an exchange company that charges 30% mobile recharge to cash efficiency rate, you will get Ksh700 returned cash.

Here is a selection of the best companies in Kenya that you can use to exchange excess airtime for cash and procedures for doing so. It works for both Safaricom and Airtel networks:

1. Olickhom app

Olickhom – Airtime to Mpesa cash conversion app is the best app for getting your money back after accidentally buying credit airtime on either Safaricom or Airtel lines because of its lowest conversion rate of 20%.

If you had Ksh1,000 in excess airtime on your phone, you will get Ksh800 cash after converting it. That’s fair. Further, the Olickhom app is more user-friendly, and the process of changing airtime to cash is simple through these steps;

Find Olickhom on Google Play and download the app to use. The onboarding process is simple>On the app’s dashboard, go to Convert Airtime to Mpesa>Choose your mobile operator (It supports Safaricom and Airtel SIMs)>Enter the airtime amount you wish to convert to money. The cash you would receive after the process is successful will show. Click ‘Proceed’ to get the funds back to your mobile wallet

2. Bambaswap

The second in this list of the best mobile applications for converting airtime to money deposited in your Mpesa or Airtel money is BambaSwap; however, it works only with Safaricom as “plans are underway to accept Airtel & Telkom airtime networks soon.”

That is one drawback. The other is it charges a conversion fee of 30%, more than 10% that of the Olickhom app. The minimum airtime amount you can convert to cash is Ksh150, and the maximum is Ksh8,000 if you visit bambaswap.com>click ‘Convert Airtime to Cash on the upper navigation menu on the homepage>in the Convert Airtime to M-Pesa Cash Instantly page, enter the amount to change to real money and your phone number.

You’ll receive a unique code. Dial it to Sambaza the excess credit airtime to receive cash to your Mpesa. It takes less than five minutes.

3. Dbs Kenya Airtime To Mpesa

Dbs Kenya app ranks third as the best app to exchange airtime for cash in Kenya because it supports all networks, Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom, and even Bonga Points.

With Dbs, you get 70% of the airtime value in cash as MPESA, and you can reverse excess credit airtime from as low as Ksh50 to Ksh50,000. It charges a 30% convenience fee.

To get started with this app, visit dbskenya.com or download the application on Play Store>On the front page, go to ‘CONVERT NOW’>Choose between Safaricom Airtime, Airtel Airtime, Telkom Airtime, and Bonga Points>Enter amount to convert and hit ‘START CONVERTING’>Submit your Mpesa or Airtel number to submit your order

You will get a confirmation message and cash to your mobile wallet almost instantly.

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