Kenyans now have access to a variety of e-newspapers from Standard Group and Nation Media Group for as little as KES 20 each issue This is due to a new partnership between Safaricom and the two largest media organisations in the country. The project was part of Safaricom’s effort to combat COVID-19 by enabling users to easily access the newspapers even while they restrict their mobility.
The KES 20 pricing per newspaper in the new cooperation includes data from usage. Surfing through any of these e-newspapers won’t use up the customer’s data bundle, so to speak.
In this new agreement, there are two ways to access the two media companies’ e-Newspapers. The first way is through the Safaricom website.
Through The Safaricom Website
Visit www.safaricom.com and follow the instructions to get started.
Notably, only Safaricom subscribers get access to this. Due to this, you won’t be able to use this if you’re connected to WiFi or another carrier. An error message will appear if you attempt to do so and will instruct you to connect via your Safaricom line.
Using USSD
This approach is for smartphone owners who aren’t as proficient in technology yet nonetheless own them. Essentially, the actions mentioned in the earlier approach are simplified by this process.
Before dialing *550# on your Safaricom line, make sure you have at least KES 20 worth of airtime.
Choose the publication you want to buy, then proceed to the next screens to confirm your choice. The link to access your purchased papers should then be sent to you through SMS from NEWSPAPER.
Among the newspapers offered by the new alliance are;
- Daily Nation
- Saturday Nation
- Sunday Nation
- Business Daily
- All publications by the Nation Media Group.
Through this arrangement, readers will have access to publications from The Standard Group such as The Standard, Saturday Standard, Sunday Standar, and The Nairobian.
After seven days, every purchased issue will be removed from the system.
To provide Kenyans with access to digital newspapers, Safaricom PLC recently teamed with Radio Africa Group and Mediamax. On the same platform, The Star Newspaper will be offered for 10/- every issue.
Conclusion
Today, Kenyans can access their daily dose of news updates via mobile phones rather than printed newspapers brought by delivery people. They are cheap, work well in lockdown situations where people aren’t allowed to move, and above all are eco-friendly. So, today you can get yourself an e-Newspaper in Kenya for only KES 20.
