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How to Buy KPLC Tokens with Airtel Money via USSD or App

Do you know how to buy KPLC tokens through Airtel Money? Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has made it easier for customers to purchase electricity tokens through various mobile platforms. Customers can use the app or mobile application to make transactions.

Airtel Money USSD Code to Buy Tokens
Airtel poster advertising USSD code to buy KPLC tokens. Photo: Airtel Kenya
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KPLC is the largest electricity supplier in Kenya, offering its customers digitalized payment options in partnership with various telecom companies, including Airtel. Here is a detailed guide on how to buy KPLC tokens through Airtel Money.

How to Buy KPLC Tokens Using Airtel Money

Airtel customers can buy tokens conveniently from their digital devices at any time of the day, unless there is a planned system maintenance. You can use the mobile app or USSD code.

How to buy electricity using Airtel Money mobile app

The ”My Airtel” app allows customers to handle personal transactions and pay utility bills. To use this service, download the app from the Google Play Store. The app has an easy-to-use interface that makes it easy to navigate. Here are the steps to follow while purchasing Kenya Power tokens:

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  1. Open the “My Airtel” application on your digital device.
  2. Under Quick Actions, select “Pay Bill.”
  3. Select “KPLC” in the “Categories” section.
  4. Click on “KPLC PrePaid”.
  5. Enter the counter number and the number of tokens you wish to purchase.
  6. Select payment option (Airtel Money).
  7. Once redirected to the SIM toolkit, enter your PIN to complete the transaction.
  8. After a few minutes, you will receive the tokens needed to top up a gadget called a Customer Interface Unit (CIU).

How to pay electricity bill using Airtel money USSD code

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Advertisement discussing the free purchase of KPLC tokens. Photo: Airtel Kenya
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Some customers prefer to use USSD code, especially when they are unable to access their smart device for some reason. Follow the steps below to pay KPLC Postpaid via Airtel money:

  1. Dial *334# on your device.
  2. Select option 6: Invoice payments and cash payments
  3. Select option 1: Paybill.
  4. Select Airtel Paybill.
  5. Select option 3: KPLC
  6. Select option 2: KPLC Prepaid
  7. Enter your meter number and the amount you want to spend.
  8. Confirm the transaction by clicking “Yes”.
  9. Enter your Airtel Money PIN to complete the transaction
  10. You will receive your tokens in a few minutes

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Does Airtel Money charge a fee for purchasing KPLC tokens?

Airtel customers benefit from KPLC bila token fees. Transactions made on the network are free. When Airtel began its partnership with KPLC in June 2023, the free transactions were supposed to last for six months, but they are continuing (as of September 2024). The company’s Managing Director, Anne-Kinuthia Otieno, said:

We are pleased to offer this solution to Kenyans, where they can enjoy zero transaction costs for the next six months when they pay their electricity bills. The savings on the transaction fee will allow customers to use their money for other purchases.

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Airtel advert showing mobile app where customers can buy tokens. Photo: Airtel Kenya
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The last word

Here is a detailed guide on how to buy KPLC tokens through Airtel Money. If you are wondering how to buy KPLC tokens through Airtel Money for someone else, you can follow the same steps but enter the meter number. The process is quick and convenient, allowing users to purchase tokens anytime, anywhere.

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RESERVATION: This article is not sponsored by any third party. It is for informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or assistance and should not be relied upon when making decisions of any kind. Any action you take based on the information presented in this article is taken entirely at your own risk and responsibility!

Do you know the KPLC token prices? Tuko.co.ke has released a prepaid fee calculator for 2024. Several Kenyans have been wondering how the tariffs are broken down, mainly because they have moved away from the initial fixed fees.

Between February and April 2024, KPLC increased the number of tokens by more than 2 kilowatt-hours per unit, depending on the tariff. The increase drew mixed reactions from netizens. However, the fees were later reduced after exchange rates stabilized.

Source: TUKO.co.ke