This archive report was first published on 4 December 2019.
Registering for Mpost in Kenya ¶
Launched on 16th June 2016 by the Postal Corporation of Kenya, MPost is a virtual post office that enables any mobile phone user to have their phone act as a mobile post office. This means your mobile phone number can serve as a formal postal address.
The registration process for Mpost is straightforward. You can register by dialling 234# for Safaricom users or 89090# for all networks. The virtual box costs Ksh 300 per year.
Registering on Safaricom (234#) ¶
- Dial 234# on your Safaricom line.
- Choose Mpesa products.
- From the menu, select Mpost – number 9.
- Choose 1 to start the registration process.
- Enter your ID number.
- Enter your preferred postal code, ensuring you choose the nearest one.
- A pop-up will appear, asking you to pay Ksh 300 to complete the registration.
- Once paid, you will receive a message with your Mpost address in the format 254712345678-00100, where '254712345678' is your phone number and '00100' is your area postal code.
For any inquiries or assistance, you can contact MPost at 0701701411 or email [email protected].
