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[14 Jun 2011 | One Comment | ]
How to become an agent of Tangaza money transfer service: Via SMS or Online

Tangaza Money transfer enables users across networks to be able to transfer cash using a mobile phone.
Tangaza are now recruiting agents allover Kenya.
Services to be offered by agents

– Tangaza customer registrations
– Cash deposit and withdrawals
– Agent for SACCOs & corporations
– SIM card/ phone registration & sales

CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
- Existing outlet
- Identification documents (ID & certificate of incorporation)
HOW TO BECOME AN AGENT VIA SMS REGISTRATION
1) Apply from any mobile network by sending an sms to 4434 with the following format:
AgentName#ownerName#townNo#street name (shopping center name)#
Example: Timpata Limited#Ali Mwandishi#364#Moi Avenue …

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[7 Apr 2011 | 3 Comments | ]
Tangaza Money transfer service: Charges

Below is a list of charges for transaction on Tangaza, the new mobile money transfer system in Kenya.
Read on how Tangaza works here.
TO DEPOSIT CASH INTO  YOUR TANGAZA ACCOUNT:
Kshs. 100 – Kshs.35000 FREE
SEND MONEY FROM YOUR TANGAZA ACCOUNT TO ANY MOBILE NUMBER
Kshs.100 – Kshs.35000  Ksh. 20 is deducted on your Tangaza Account and  depending on your network, you are charged as follows in your Airtime account:
Ksh.  1 on YU,
Kshs.2 on Orange and Zain
Kshs. 10 on Safaricom
TO SEND MONEY FROM A TANGAZA OUTLET:
100-35000  You are charged Kshs. 30 in your Tangaza  A/C
WITHDRAW MONEY FROM A TANGAZA OUTLET
100-2500   …

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[22 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]

You can withdraw money from ZAP via Pesa Point® ATMs:
#On your phone
*Go to Zap Menu ->Me2U/Zap ->Select “Money” ->Select “To Nickname” ->Enter Pesa Point
*Enter the amount to withdraw (e.g. 2000) ->Confirm the transaction ->Enter your Zap PIN/Password ->Reference Option (Leave blank) ->Click on Send or OK option
*You will receive a 6 digit authorization PIN code e.g. 255444 through SMS (use the code at the Pesa Point ATM)
#On Pesa Point ATM
*Press the Zap menu (button) ->Enter the 6 digit authorization PIN code (received via SMS) & press “CONTINUE”
*Enter your Zap PIN …

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[10 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]

Q: Who can use this service?
A: Anyone who has made a booking with Kenya Airways and is an M-PESA registered customer through the PAYBILL functionality on the M-PESA Menu.
Q: How do I book via website?
A: To make a flight booking via the website go to www.kenya-airways.com
Q: How do I make a flight booking via the Kenya Airways call centre?
A: To do this please call
Landline : +254-(0)20-3274747
Mobile : +254 -(0)711 024 747 or +254 – (0)734 104 747 (Chargeable Calls)
Q: How do I register for M-PESA?
A: You can register for your …

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[8 Nov 2009 | One Comment | ]

You can now book a *bus from your mobile phone courtesy of  Safaricom Live (www.safaricom.com).
->From your phone’s browser, go to www.safaricom.com
->Click on Easy Travel
->Click on Bus
->Fill in the required details
->Click on Book; Once the available options have been displayed and you have made your selection
->Complete the booking form
->Follow instructions to complete payment by M-Pesa
*The Bus companies applicable at the moment are:
-Akamba Bus
-Crown Bus
-Busways
(Consider also reading: http://wp.me/pBcbh-4w for Book and Purchase a Bus Ticket on your phone or PC via emanamba.com )