Key takeaways
- The TekeTeke Airtime roadshow reached Kisii on 24 October 2024.
- Locals tried buying airtime themselves by dialling *831#, on all major networks.
- Every airtime purchase earned branded t-shirts, caps and reflectors.
- Kisii is just the beginning as we keep expanding across Kenya.
On 24 October 2024, the TekeTeke Airtime team packed up its bright branding, its energy and its instant airtime service and headed to Kisii for our very first roadshow. It was the day we introduced buying airtime with *831# to a brand-new community, face to face, and Kisii welcomed us with open arms.
A warm welcome in Kisii
From the first hour, the roadshow buzzed. Our team set up vibrant activities and interactive displays that invited locals to come closer, ask questions and try TekeTeke Airtime for themselves. There were no long forms and no complicated explanations, just a simple invitation: dial *831# and see how quickly you can top up.
The roadshow was open to everyone, which is exactly who we built TekeTeke for: students, families and professionals who want to stay connected without the queue.
How Kisii bought airtime with *831#
The best way to explain TekeTeke is to let people try it. So at the roadshow, customers bought airtime on the spot:
- Dial *831# from any phone.
- Follow the simple on-screen instructions.
- Get instant confirmation of the transaction.
Because TekeTeke works across all major networks (Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom and Faiba), it didn't matter whose SIM was in the phone. Many people were impressed by how easily airtime could be bought this way, and by the fact that buying through *831# is free of charge, with 2% bonus airtime on top.
Branded gifts with every purchase
To make the day memorable, every airtime purchase at the roadshow earned customers TekeTeke-branded gear:
- T-shirts to wear the TekeTeke colours with pride.
- Caps for sunny days on the road.
- Reflectors that are handy and eye-catching.
It was a small thank-you, but the smiles said a lot. That's the TekeTeke spirit: staying connected should feel like a celebration.
What the Kisii roadshow means for TekeTeke
Kisii strengthened the link between TekeTeke and the communities we serve. It showed us that a reliable, inclusive way to buy airtime resonates most when people can experience it for themselves. The successful roadshow is just the beginning as TekeTeke Airtime continues expanding its impact across Kenya.
Stay connected with TekeTeke
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Ready to top up?
Dial *831# to buy airtime on any major network, free of charge, with 2% bonus airtime.
