How to unblock Promotional Messages – Simplified guide

USSD mobile code services require promotional services. To receive the promotional services, you will need to unblock Promotional Messages on your line.

Most Transactions Need Authorization Code.

To Unblock Promotional Messages Dial *456*9*5*5*1# from any mobile provider line (Safaricom, Airtel).

How to activate promotional services

Dial *411# on your phone

Choose the category e.g. Horoscopes, Bible verses, entertainment, sports, news

You will receive an SMS reply

To know all the channels that you have activated:

Send an SMS to 411 with the word “list”

Messages that you send to activate or de-activate the service will not be charged.

You may then deactivate the channels one by one depending on your needs

Activation and de-activation is FREE

Alternatively

Dial *100#

Go to option 5 and choose promotion messages, then activate.