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Airtel Kenya
Kenya’s fastest-growing mobile network operator — prepaid, postpaid, 4G data, and Airtel Money services, backed by a free 24-hour call centre and nationwide shop network.
📡 Telecommunications
📅 Launched 2000 (as Kencell)
🏢 Part of Bharti Airtel Limited
📋 About Airtel Kenya
Airtel Kenya was originally launched in the year 2000 as Kencell, before rebranding to Zain in 2008 and finally becoming Airtel in 2010. The company is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, a leading global telecommunications company headquartered in New Delhi, India, with operations spanning 20 countries across Asia and Africa and ranking among the top mobile service providers in the world by subscriber count. Airtel Kenya’s head office is located at Parkside Towers, Nkrumah Road, Nairobi.
Airtel offers a comprehensive range of prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, 4G data services, international roaming, and the popular Airtel Money mobile money platform for sending, receiving, and saving money as well as making international money transfers. The company operates a nationwide network of Airtel shops in Nairobi and major towns across the country, providing SIM registration, device sales, Airtel Money services, and technical support. Airtel Kenya is known for its free 24-hour call centre, giving both prepaid and postpaid customers round-the-clock access to support.
🏷️ Company Details
| Industry | Telecommunications & Mobile Money |
| Launched in Kenya | 2000 (as Kencell; rebranded Zain 2008, Airtel 2010) |
| Parent Company | Bharti Airtel Limited (New Delhi, India) |
| Head Office | Parkside Towers, Nkrumah Road, Nairobi |
| City | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 73146-00200, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Global Presence | 20+ Countries (Asia & Africa) |
| Customer Care (Toll-Free) | 100 (from Airtel line) |
| Customer Care (Other Networks) | 0733 100 100 |
| customerservice@ke.airtel.com | |
| Website | airtelkenya.com |
⚙️ Products & Services
🔵 Postpaid Mobile Plans
🔵 4G Data Bundles
🔵 Airtel Money
🔵 International Money Transfer
🔵 International Roaming
🔵 SIM Registration
🔵 Device Sales
🔵 Corporate & Enterprise Solutions
🔵 Mobile Top-Up & Recharge
🔵 USSD Self-Service (*100#)
🔵 24-Hour Call Centre
🕐 Opening Hours
| Monday | Shops: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Call Centre: 24 Hours | Open |
| Tuesday | Shops: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Call Centre: 24 Hours | Open |
| Wednesday | Shops: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Call Centre: 24 Hours | Open |
| Thursday | Shops: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Call Centre: 24 Hours | Open |
| Friday | Shops: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Call Centre: 24 Hours | Open |
| Saturday | Shops: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Call Centre: 24 Hours | Open |
| Sunday | Shops: Closed (varies by mall location) · Call Centre: 24 Hours | Open |
🗺️ Service Areas
📍 Mombasa
📍 Kisumu
📍 Nakuru
📍 Eldoret
📍 All 47 Counties (Network Coverage)
📸 Photos

Airtel Kenya headquarters at Parkside Towers, Nkrumah Road, Nairobi

An Airtel Kenya retail shop offering SIM registration, device sales, and support

An Airtel Money agent facilitating deposits and withdrawals for customers

Airtel’s expanding 5G network bringing fast data connectivity across Kenya
📍 Location & Map (Head Office)
📍 Parkside Towers, Nkrumah Road, Nairobi, Kenya · Get Directions →
📬 Contact Information
| 🌐 Website | airtelkenya.com |
| 📞 Customer Care (Toll-Free) | 100 (from Airtel line) |
| 📞 Other Networks / Abroad | +254 733 100 100 |
| 📱 USSD Self-Service | *100# |
| 📧 Customer Service Email | customerservice@ke.airtel.com |
| 📧 HR / Careers | hr@ke.airtel.com |
| 📍 Head Office | Parkside Towers, Nkrumah Road, P.O. Box 73146-00200, Nairobi, Kenya |
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⭐ Reviews & Ratings
Airtel Kenya is popular for its affordable data bundles and reliable Airtel Money service, with the free 24-hour call centre being a standout feature. Some customers note that network coverage can be less consistent than the market leader in certain rural areas.
“Switched to Airtel mainly for the data bundles — much more affordable than what I was paying before for the same amount of data. Customer care on 100 has also been quick to resolve my issues whenever I’ve had them.”
“Airtel Money has made it easy for me to send money to my family upcountry. Fees are competitive and there are plenty of agents around Thika. International money transfer feature has also been useful when receiving money from relatives abroad.”
“Good pricing overall but network coverage in some parts of rural Kisumu County can be spotty compared to what I’ve experienced with the bigger network. Works fine within town though and customer service is generally helpful when I call in.”
“We moved our office lines to Airtel’s corporate plan and saved significantly on monthly costs. The account manager assigned to us has been responsive whenever we’ve had questions about our enterprise data package.”
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