How to Buy Kenya Power Tokens using M-PESA Paybill 888880. Purchasing Kenya Power tokens for prepaid meters is a simple process using the M-PESA Paybill number 888880. Follow the steps outlined below to buy your Kenya Power tokens efficiently.
Requirements
- Account Number/Meter Number: Your unique identifier for the electricity meter.
- Kenya Power Tokens Paybill Number: 888880
- Sufficient Funds in M-PESA: Ensure you have enough money in your M-PESA account to cover the amount you wish to purchase.
Step-by-Step Procedure to Buy Kenya Power Tokens
- Open M-PESA Menu
- Go to your phone’s SIM Toolkit and select M-PESA, or open the M-PESA app. Alternatively, you can use the USSD code *334#.
- Select Lipa na M-PESA
- From the M-PESA menu, select “Lipa na M-PESA”.
- Choose Paybill Option
- Select the “Paybill” option from the menu.
- Enter Business Number
- Key in the Kenya Power Tokens Paybill number: 888880.
- Enter Account Number
- Enter your Kenya Power meter number as the account number. This is usually found on your control unit or electricity bill.
- Enter Amount
- Key in the amount you wish to spend on tokens. You can enter any amount based on your usage needs.
- Enter M-PESA PIN
- Enter your M-PESA PIN to authorize the transaction.
- Confirm and Submit
- Review the transaction details to ensure everything is correct, then press “Send” or “OK” to complete the payment.
- Receive Confirmation
- You will receive two SMS confirmations: one from M-PESA confirming the payment and one from Kenya Power with the token code.
- Enter Token Code
- Go to your meter’s control unit.
- Enter the token code received from Kenya Power and press “OK” or the equivalent button on your meter.
Troubleshooting and Additional Tips
- Delayed Tokens: If you experience a delay in receiving your token, wait a few minutes. If the delay persists for more than a few hours, contact Kenya Power customer service.
- Double-Check Details: Ensure the meter number and amount are entered correctly to avoid errors.
- Save Receipts: Keep the confirmation messages until you confirm that the tokens have been successfully loaded onto your meter.
By following these steps, you can easily purchase Kenya Power tokens using the M-PESA Paybill number 888880 and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for your premises.
