In Summary
- Update Token Meter Yako’ campaign.
- How to Update the Kenya Power Token Meter.
- Why Kenya Power is joining the world in the campaign.
The Kenya Power has launched a nationwide exercise to update 7.4 million prepaid meters.
This effort is to ensure the meters comply with the Standard Transfer Specification (STS), a global protocol for transferring tokens to prepaid meters.
How to Update the Kenya Power Token Meter.
Customers will start receiving the updates notification today June 12 from the Kenya Power.
Customers will receive two codes via SMS when they purchase tokens, a Reset Code and an Update Code.
These codes are needed to update the meters, and the process is free for customers.
Kenya Power is also monitoring the update process to resolve any issues quickly.
They are working with stakeholders and consumer organisations to ensure transparency and accountability.
This initiative aims to maintain reliable and efficient electricity services for all customers.
Customers who will not have updated their prepaid meters within the stipulated deadline will stop receiving their tokens.
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Why Kenya Power is joining the world in the campaign.
The Standard Transfer Specification (STS) is a global standard used for prepaid electricity meters.
It ensures that the tokens you buy to top up your electricity are secure and can work with any compatible meter.
This standard makes the process of buying and using electricity tokens straightforward and safe.
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For Kenya Power, STS ensures that all tokens purchased are valid and work seamlessly with the millions of prepaid meters installed across the country.
STS is a universally accepted method for securely transferring tokens to prepaid meters. The deadline for updating these STS-compliant meters is set for August 31, 2024.
The upper limit of these unique token IDs (TID) will be reached by November 24, 2024. On this day, the token ID (TID) values will be ‘rolled over’ back to zero.
