How to Buy Yaka Using Airtel Money

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All Ugandans use electricity from UMEME. If you are connected then you understand that you have to clear the bills. Those who have ordinary meters pay at the end of the month and Yaka subscribers use a prepaid system from UMEME. The system works just like Airtime top-ups, when you load Yaka you get power units to top up however once the units are used up, power will automatically go off. Hence you need to load more. Luckily you can buy Yaka using mobile money on your phone. This post details how to buy Yaka on Airtel money using USSD codes and My Airtel App.

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First, locate your Yaka meter number. If you have forgotten your Yaka meter number, dial #100#, and it will display on the screen.

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Buy Yaka Using Airtel Money Using USSD Code

  • Dial *185#.
  • Choose option 4, Pay Bill.
  • Select Option 1, UMEME Touchpay.
  • Choose option 2, Buy Yaka.
  • Enter the Yaka Meter Number that you are paying for.
  • Then enter the amount.
  • Confirm payment with an Airtel pin.
  • The Yaka token will be sent directly to your phone via SMS in a few seconds.
  • Then copy and punch the digits on the Yaka digital meter.
Buy Yaka Using Airtel Money Using USSD Code

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Buy Yaka on Airtel Money Using My Airtel App

  • Download and install the My Airtel App. It’s available on IOS (App Store) and Android (Play Store).
  • Open the app.
  • Scroll down towards the end of the home menu and click Pay Bill.
  • Select Electricity (UMEME).
  • Click on Buy Yaka.
  • Enter Yaka Meter Number.
  • Then enter the amount and click on the blue tick to proceed.
  • Confirm payment with an Airtel Money Pin.

NOTE: If you fail to receive your token message, you can go ahead and retrieve the lost or recent token number. Dial *185#> Choose option 4, Pay Bill, Select option 1, Umeme TouchPay > Opt for Token Inquiry which is option 4 > Enter Airtel Money Transaction ID > Confirm with Airtel Money PIN.

Buy Yaka on Airtel Money Using My Airtel App

UMEME Yaka Helpline

Call: 0800285285 / 0800385385

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UmemeLtd/