How to get Safaricom Zidisha Data Bundles

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Zidisha Plus data bundles offer you a wide range of affordable internet bundles which can be purchased directly from*485# either by using Airtime or M-PESA.

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Data Bundles

Data Bundle Bundle Price (KSHs.) Preferential out-of-bundle rate ( In Ksh per MB) Validity Periods
2 GB 500 0.27 30 days
5 GB 1000 0.2 30 days
15 GB 2000 0.14 30 days
25 GB 3000 0.13 30 days
60 GB 6000 0.11 45 days
Easy30 3500 N/A 45 days
Easy50 GB 6000 N/A 45 days

Zidisha Plus Data Bundles Key Benefits

  1. Enjoy discounted data bundles
  2. Buy data bundles directly from your Airtime or M-PESA at any time or day of the month
  3. Buy data bundles for up to 30 employees*
  4. Manage your account from *485# with the ability to view, add and delete users and check balances
  5. Connect to the internet on multiple devices at the same time by using Zidisha Plus data bundles with a mobile Wi-Fi Device

*Use Zidisha Plus Data bundles with a mobile Wi-Fi Device, a 4G enabled internet router which enables you to set up a mobile hotspot and connect to the internet on multiple devices at the same time.

How to Buy Zidisha Plus Data Bundle using Airtime

  1. Dial *485# and select the โ€œZidisha Plusโ€ option
  2. Select the โ€œBuy Bundlesโ€ option
  3. Select the mobile number /employee you want to buy for
  4. Select data bundle as the bundle type
  5. Pick any of the data bundles
  6. Select โ€œBuy using Airtimeโ€
  7. Confirm that you want to purchase the bundle
  8. You will receive a notification confirming that you have bought the bundle

How to Buy Zidisha Plus Data Bundle Using M-PESA

  1. Dial *485# and select the โ€œZidisha Plusโ€ option
  2. Select the โ€œBuy Bundlesโ€ option
  3. Select the mobile number /employee you want to buy for
  4. Select data bundles as the bundle type
  5. Pick any of the data bundles
  6. Select โ€œBuy using M-PESAโ€
  7. You will be asked to enter your Service PIN. If You do not have one, you will be requested to create one by pressing 0
  8. Once you press โ€œ0โ€, you will be prompted to enter your National ID. You will be required to enter your desired PIN and confirm.
  9. Confirm that you want to purchase the bundle
  10. You will receive a notification confirming that you have bought the bundle

How to Add/Remove Employees

  1. Dial *485# and select the โ€œZidisha Plusโ€ option
  2. Select the โ€œAdd or Remove Mobile Numberโ€ option
  3. Select your desired action, either to add or remove an employee
  4. To remove an employee;
  • Select the number you want to remove
  • Confirm that you want to remove the mobile number
  • You will receive the notification confirming that you have removed the mobile number
To add an employee
  • Enter the mobile number you want to add
  • Enter the employee name you want to add
  • Upon successful addition, the mobile number and name will be displayed under the โ€œadd or remove mobile number” menu

How to Check your balances through *485#

  1. Dial *485# and select the โ€œZidisha Plusโ€ option
  2. If you are the one buying the bundle;
  • Select โ€œCheck my balanceโ€ option
  • A message will be displayed showing your balance for both Voice & Data, and their expiry dates

If you are a recipient/person being bought for;

  • Send a blank SMS to number 144
  • You will receive an SMS showing your balance for Voice & Data, and their expiry dates