MTN kafyu calls offer is between MTN to MTN subscribers
Customers can subscribe for MTN kafyu calls using MoMo or airtime
You subscribe by dialing *160*19# or using My MTN App
Customers only pay 100/= worth 600 minutes to make calls between 10pm-8am in the
morning
MTN Uganda recently announced an exciting an exciting offer which enables customers to make calls and stay in touch with family and friends between 10pm and 8am in the morning at only UgShs
100.
This offer is called ‘Kafyu Calls’ relating to the curfew conditions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
This offer was introduced to enable MTN’s 12 billion subscribers stay in touch during the lockdown
since Ugandans are being encouraged to keep a distance between themselves.
This MTN offer surely promotes the social distancing directive a measure encouraged by the ministry of health as a way to prevent the spread of corona virus.
When commenting on the offer, Wim Vanhelleputte, MTN’s Chief Executive Officer said that, “In
these unprecedented times of hardship we have a responsibility to stand with the people of Uganda
and make it as affordable as possible for them to stay connected with their dear ones, many of
whom are today distanced from each other with no other way to connect but through their mobile
phones. Whether it is to check on your parents upcountry or to call for emergency help at night, the
MTN Kafyu call bundle makes it much more affordable to keep talking.”
MTN customers can activate their Kafyu calls using airtime or mobile money by either dialing
*160*19# or through their My MTN App.
These calls can be made between MTN to MTN customers.
MTN has fully engaged in the fight against Covid-19 from sending any amount of money for free, to
the affordable work from home data bundles and now the Kafyu calls, MTN is committed to making
it easier and more affordable for its customers to stay in touch during these hard times.
Through the MTN Foundation, MTN donated 297m to the Uganda Red Cross society for its relief
efforts to the people of Uganda who are affected by the pandemic.
Also MTN established a
MoMoPay account where customers can donate money directly to the relief effort. Customers who wish to donate, can dial *165*3*191919# and contribute any amount of money directly to the
Uganda Red Cross.
Also MTN supported National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) with 220m/- to
provide 23 bulk water points as part of an initiative by NWSC to install a total of 100 water points aimed at supplying water to water stressed areas of Kampala.
MTN also made it free for customers who want to check for covid19 updates
at www.who.int , www.health.go.ug and www.covid19.gou.go.ug. Customers will browse these sites for free of charge.
MTN also zero-rated several education websites so that kids continue learning as
much as possible while at home. The free websites can be seen at www.mtn.co.ug/LearnAtHome.
All this shows MTN Uganda’s commitment to fight the Covid-19 pandemic that has claimed a lot of lives worldwide.
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