The cheapest/affordable data bundle plan offered by different Kenya Internet Service Provider (ISP) – 2021-COVID IMPACT

In this article we are going to do a review on the new cost of data bundles in Kenya, by April 2021

Due to Covid 19 Pandemic regulations like lockdown, cessation of movements, and closure of learning institutions; the demand for a reliable and affordable internet is high. Both private and public sectors are being forced to work online via internet in order to curb the spread of COVID 19 Virus. Learning institutions like universities and Technical and Vocational Colleges are also in plans to embrace blended and online learning (TVETA). Therefore, we as Mt Kenya Computer Technicians decided to give you some guidance on internet cost and its respective effectiveness.

Below is the list of the Internet Service Providers:

SAFARICOM

Safaricom has the largest coverage in the country and internet speeds are phenomenal. We’ve got to give them credit where they deserve. Safaricom has also collaborated with some institutions to offer cheaper bundles to the learners.

However, the cost of the bundles doesn’t give value to the average Kenyan in these hard economic times. Nevertheless, below is the list of their bundles:

For unlimited-Safaricom Home (30 days Plan)

Level	Bundles	Cost (KSH)
Bronze	8 mbps	2,900
Silver	20 mbps	3,999
Gold	40 mbps	5,999
Diamond	100mbps	11,999

 

For limited bundles -Safaricom Sim-Card

1.    Special Data Deals-Varies with customer daily consumption. It is the cheaper than the rest.

Daily Bundles:

cost	With No expiry	With Expiry
10	20	15
20	70	50
50	175	150
99	500	495

 

FAIBA

Faiba operates under the Jamii Telcom umbrella, and majorly focuses on business internet solutions for Nairobi and other major Towns in Kenya. Like Safaricom Faiba network has a speed and its greatly reliable, this makes it an option for most cyber shops. It is cheaper than Safaricom but less coverage in the country. In the recent past, Faiba providers have expanded their connectivity in many regions. 

Bundles	cost	Duration (Days)
1GB	50	1
8GB	300	7
15GB	500	7
25GB	1000	30
40GB	2000	30
70GB	3000	30
120GB	4000	30
210GB	6000	30

 

For Mobile Plans

Mobile Plans

Offer name	Data/Day	Minutes	SMS	Price	Validity
Kifaru	1GB	250	200	1500	30 days
Ndovu	2GB	350	500	2500	30 days
Simba	3GB	700	700	4000	30 days

Fisi Hour

Items	Benefit
Data	Unlimited
Validity	60 minutes
Price	Kshs 150

 

Faiba 4G is now available in the following areas: Nairobi, Machakos,Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Thika, Embu.

AIRTEL

Airtel comes second in coverage in Kenya. Their bundles are pocket-friendly especially for Kenyans outside major towns which only have Safaricom and Airtel coverage. Airtel daily 2GB bundle is phenomenal, especially if you are in a place with 4G coverage and even for a medium daily internet user, 200MBS at just Ksh 20 is affordable and enough to get going. Again, Airtel is now running a special offer 1GB @ 49 for 30 days. This is the Kenya We want especially 4G covered areas.

 

Airtel Daily Bundles

Bundles	Airtel (Kshs)
8MB	5
70MB	10
200MB	20
600MB	50
2GB	99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fix system service exception boot loop in windows 10 -Bluescreen of death

Windows 10 blue screen error system service exception or stop code 0x0000003B usually caused by driver incompatibility. In simple words, your Windows 10 installation and your drivers are incompatible with each other. Again graphic user interface errors, corrupted system files or Outdated or misconfigured drivers also cause System_Service_Exception on windows 10.

Updating drivers with the latest version and checking your Windows 10 file system for errors probably helps fix this Windows 10 BSOD error. If you are also struggling with a similar problem, apply the solutions listed below to fix System_Service_Exception on windows 10.

SOLUTIONS:

A.      Update windows 10

B.      Update System Drivers

C.      Run system file checker utility

D.      Disable Fast startup

E.       Check disk Drive errors

F.       Run memory Diagnose tool

System service exception windows 10

Whenever you get Blue screen error on Windows 10 PC, we recommend disconnect all external devices (printer, USB device or external HDD) and reboot your PC.

If you are getting frequent blue screen error at startup, we recommend boot into safe mode and apply the solutions listed below.

Update windows 10

Microsoft regularly releases windows updates with security improvements and various bug fixes. Installing the latest Windows updates patch Outdated system files, which can cause unexpected errors.

·         Press Windows key + I key to open settings,

·         Click on update & security than Windows update,

·         Hit the check for updates button to allow download and install windows update from Microsoft server,

·         Once done, reboot your PC to apply them.

Update System Drivers

As discussed before, Outdated or misconfigured drivers are a common reason behind windows 10 Blue screen error. Updating system drivers with the latest version probably applicable solution to fix this system service exception stop code 0x0000003B on windows 10. Usually, windows update keeps your system drivers up to date but the automatic process means system drivers are less likely to fall behind their recommended version. The following steps help manually update or reinstall drivers on windows 10.

·         Right-click on Windows 10 start menu select device manager,

·         This will display all installed device driver list,

·         Look if there is a yellow “alert” symbol, open the section using the dropdown arrow,

·         Right-click the problem-driver and select Update driver.

·         Click on Search automatically for updated driver software and follow on-screen instructions to let Windows automate the update process for you.

If windows didn’t found any driver update still, you see any driver with the yellow sign from the list, uninstall it and install it again with the latest driver software. Or visit your Device manufacturer website (if you are laptop users, visit HP, Dell, ASUS, Lenovo for Desktop user, visit motherboard manufacturer website).

We strongly recommend, update the Video Graphic drivers, Network adapter and sound driver.

Run system file checker utility

Corrupted Windows system Files are another common reason behind this BSOD error. Run the system file checker utility that checks for missing and corrupt Windows system files, restore them with the correct one. But before running the SFC command, run DISM restore health command to ensures that sfc utility will work properly.

·         Type cmd on start menu search bar, right-click on Command Prompt, select Run as administrator to open an elevated Command Prompt.

·         Type command DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth and press the enter key, Wait for the command to complete.

·         The process can take up to 20 minutes depending on your system health but wait for it to complete.

·         When the process completes, type sfc /scannow and press Enter, Let the scanning process complete 100%

·         Once done, reboot windows 10 and check if there is no more blue screen occurs.

Disable Fast startup

Several windows users report, disable fast startup help them fix different blue screen errors on Windows 10. To disable fast startup windows 10 follow the below steps.

·         Press Windows key + R, type powercfg.cpl and hit Enter

·         The Power Options window should appear, Click “Choose what the power buttons do.”

·         Next, click “Change settings that are currently unavailable.”

·         Scroll down to “Shutdown settings” and uncheck the box for “Turn on fast startup.”

 

  

SETTING UP PAGE NUMBERS IN A PROJECT/BUSINESS PAPER

SETTING UP PAGE NUMBERS

1.  Change the format number to Romans.

2.  Insert page-numbers i, ii.

3.  Go to page with the table content(already)-last page, go to page-layout, check on toolbar (break icon) and click on it.

4.  Select next page (you have created a new section).

5.  Change the format number to numbers.

6.  Insert page-numbers (which should start from this section-1234).

7.  Go to first page of document (cover page), click on the footer, check on different first page.

8.  Update table of content.

WINDOWS UPDATES PROBLEMS-My computer is no more working normarly,SLOW,CRASHED,BLINKING SCREEN

This is a frustrating issue because it occurs every time Windows 10 starts.Its possible for users to suspect that a third-party application or service is causing this error, but even after performing Clean Boot the issue remains. This problem will make your PC almost unusable. Fortunately, there are few potential solutions that you can try.

Solution 1 – Enter Safe Mode

According to many users, one way to avoid crashes and freezes is to enter Safe Mode. Safe Mode doesn’t have these types of problems and everything works without any issues. To enter Safe Mode, follow these simple steps:

1.  Restart your PC few times during the boot sequence to start Automatic Repair process.

2.  Choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup settings and click the Restart button.

3.  Once your PC restarts, choose Safe Mode with Networking by pressing the appropriate key.

While you’re in Safe Mode, you shouldn’t have any problems with freezes or crashes and you’ll be able to search for different solutions online.

Solution 2 –IF THE Problem is due to Anniversary Update Download Anniversary Update ISO files and try to upgrade again

One solution proposed by users is to download Build 1607 ISO file and install Anniversary Update using that ISO file. Before you try this solution, be sure to revert back to the previous build or else the process won’t work. To download official Windows 10 Anniversary Update ISO files be sure that you have an empty DVD or USB flash drive and Media Creation Tool ready. After you create your bootable USB flash drive, insert it into your computer, run setup.exe and install the update.

HOW TO BUY AIRTEL CREDIT FROM MPESA

HOW TO BUY  AIRTEL CREDIT FROM MPESA

STEPS

1. Dial the following code: *369*amount#. 
NB: Replace amount with the amount of airtime you wish to buy.

OR...OLD METHOD

1. Go your MPESA Menu
2. Click Lipa na M-Pesa
3. Paybill NO :220220 
4. Account NO. '078.......' Your Phone NO.
5. Enter Amount.
6. Enter your PIN
7. Confirm.
8.Wait for few seconds,Your airtel Line will  receive the credit.(charges 1  bob)

1. Go your MPESA Menu
2. Click Lipa na M-Pesa
3. Paybill NO :215215
4. Account NO. '078.......' Your Phone NO.
5. Enter Amount.
6. Enter your PIN
7. Confirm.
8.Wait for few seconds,Your airtel Line will  receive the credit.(No charges)

HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE NTSA SMS.. EASY-WAY

HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE  NTSA  SMS

 Step by step process on how to unsubscribe from promotional SMS messages on Safaricom.

1. Dial *100*5# on Prepaid or *200*5# 
2. Select No. 5 'promotional Messages'
3. Select No. 1 'Deactivate  Messages'
4. Enter the name of the company that sends messages to you that you wish to deactivate.ie NTSA