25 May 2015

Sambaza Airtime Safaricom

This is an airtime sharing service that enables both PrePay and PostPay subscribers to share airtime.
You can send any amount between Ksh5 and Ksh10,000.

How to Sambaza

a) SMS

  • Create a new SMS message and enter (#) immediately after the airtime value you want to share, followed by the mobile number you want to top-up, e.g., 20#0722123456.
  • Send to 140.
  • Wait for confirmation by SMS.
  • Both you and the person receiving the airtime will receive an SMS notification upon successful top-up. 

b) USSD

  • Key in *140*Airtime value you would like to share* mobile number you want to top-up#, e.g. *140*20*0722123456#.
  • Press the CALL/OK button.
  • Both you and the person receiving the airtime will receive an SMS notification upon successful top-up. 
c) On your phone
  • Go to safaricom on your phone
  • Choose Sambaza
  • Enter amount to sambaza and press ok
  • Enter mobile phone to sambaza to
  • Enter your Pin
  • Press Ok

Sambaza value limits and validity periods

 (Please note that the person sending airtime must remain with a minimum of Ksh20 airtime on their phone).
Denomination/Amount
Lower Limit (Ksh) Upper Limit (Ksh) Validity Period (Days)
5 9 30 days
10 19 45 days
20 999 90 days
1,000 10000 120 days

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