Orange Money is a money transfer service that is linked to a bank account (Unlike other money transfer services) to allow customers access financial services using their Orange mobile phone numbers. When you register for Orange Money you actually get a special Bank Account that sits at Equity bank which you will now operate on your Orange Phone.
If you have an existing Equity account, you do not need to open a new one to access Orange Money – you can just link your existing account to Orange Money.
HOW ORANGE MONEY …

Pay your KCPE, KCSE, TECHNICAL, BUSINESS & any other KNEC examinations via Equity Bank Accounts.
+ KNEC KCPE — 0470 2949 88424
+ KNEC KCSE — 0470 2949 88446
+ KNEC TEP — 0470 2949 88458
+ KNEC BUSINESS — 0470 2949 88466
+ KNEC OTHER EXAMS — 0470 2949 88480
Read on how to register KCSE and KCPE 2011 online here: http://www.thetimpata.com/2011/02/05/how-to-register-kcpe-2011candidates-online/

You have options when it comes to DStv Subscription payment; either via:
1) Safaricom M-Pesa
>> Paybill option, business number: 444900

2) Airtel ZAP
>> Nickname: DStv

3) PostaPay® in over 313 Post Offices in Kenya
>> Quote SUBSCRIBER NUMBER or SMARTCARD NUMBER

4) Equity Bank 120 branches countrywide
>> Quote SUBSCRIBER NUMBER or SMARTCARD NUMBER

5) Uchumi Supermarkets (Capital center, Sarit center, Ngong Rd Hyper, Langata Hyper, Uchumi Meru, Aga Khan Walk, Buru Buru)
>> Quote SUBSCRIBER NUMBER or SMARTCARD NUMBER

6) Cheque Drop Box
>> (at Nakumatt, Karen; Homecare & Hardware, Yaya; Sony Service Centre, Phoenix Hse – Kenyatta Av.; …

What is the M-KESHO?
This is a bank account introduced by both Equity and Safaricom where customers can earn interest from as little as Kshs 1.  Customers can withdraw cash from their Equity Bank Account to their M-PESA accounts and customers can also deposit through their M-PESA accounts to their M-KESHO Bank account
Other features of the account include Micro credit facilities (emergency credit availed through M-PESA), Micro insurance facilities as well as a personal accident cover that translates into a full cover after 1 year.  For one to open this account, …

All M-Pesa registered customers can withdraw amounts ranging from KES 200 – 35000 from any Equity bank ATMs.
1) At the ATM withdrawal menu in your M Pesa menu input the Equity Agent Number – 286286.
2) You’ll receive a one-time authorisation code.
Input this code into the ATM together with your Safaricom number and the amount you wish to withdraw.
3) The Equity ATM will then dispense the required cash and a transaction receipt.

Here is how you can pay for your electricity bill using Equity Bank’s EAZZY 24/7 service:

Call *127# and enter your PIN
Select 4 for Bill Payment
Select 1 for KPLC
Enter your KPLC Account Number (NB: DO NOT ENTER THE HYPEN “-”). e.g Account 0043798-01, should be entered as 004379801
Enter the amount you are paying in shillings and separately enter the cents you are paying. e.g if your bill was Ksh 725.35
i) you will firts input 725 and cornfirm
ii) and then you will input 35 and confirm again
Once successful payment is confirmed, please …

Here is how to pay for your electricity bill at an Equity Bank ATM outlet.

Enter your ATM card and enter PIN
Select Other Services
Select Bill Payment
Enter your KPLC A/C Number (NB: DO NOT ENTER THE HYPHEN “-”). e.g Account, should be entered as 004379801
Enter the amount to pay and confirm

On successful payment attach the printout on the KPLC bill for future reference