Safaricom: How to Sambaza through SMS. Fast and Easy

Share your airtime with those around you. Samabaza is an airtime sharing service that enables both PrePay and PostPay subscribers to share airtime with their family and friends.

How to Sambaza through SMS

1. 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.
2. Send to 140.
3. Wait for confirmation by SMS.
4. Both you and the person receiving the airtime will receive an SMS notification upon successful top-up. 

To Sambaza through USSD:

1. Key in *140*Airtime value you would like to share* mobile number you want to top-up#, e.g. *140*20*0722123456#.
2. Press the CALL/OK button.
3. Both you and the person receiving the airtime will receive an SMS notification upon successful top-up. 

Please note that the person sending airtime must remain with a minimum of KSHs.20 airtime on their phone.