How to pay in Kenya 🇰🇪 Nairobi

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
  • Africa, Kenya: they payment system in this country is completely different than the rest of the planet! Here they don't use credit cards, nor debit cards of QR codes like in China, but they use mobile money, which is called Mpesa! So today I am going to downtown Nairobi, CBD, to get my a sim and activate my mobile money. And I''ll show you how you can do it too!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 242

  • @arieskibet6443
    @arieskibet6443 Рік тому +27

    He he, you're becoming a real Kenyan...avoiding all unnecessary fees and street hustlers 😅....that's how a real Nairobian operates

  • @TimKyoutube
    @TimKyoutube Рік тому +17

    Crossing the road while vlogging is more difficult than people realize!

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +4

      While vlogging I’ve feel down many times, but hopefully it won’t happen on a highway:)

    • @VIGGY2011
      @VIGGY2011 Рік тому

      @@MichelePonte ooops so sorry...

  • @fantasticgoodiestv1494
    @fantasticgoodiestv1494 Рік тому +11

    I'm always addicted with michel ponte's videos.
    Mastering the streets very well.

  • @THEDEADBLACKRAT
    @THEDEADBLACKRAT Рік тому +20

    Again, you’ve nailed it perfectly with this video! Valuable content for those traveling to Kenya, and of course your positive attitude, make for the perfect video presentation! Your celebrity status has appeared here once again. Being offered a seat at the very front of the bus! I say, enjoy it and take it while you can, because you’ve worked so long and hard for it! Kenyans are doing it right with the M Pesa! I never heard of it until now. What a fantastic way to pay for services safely and conveniently! We have another cashless society on the planet! Thank you for all your efforts and educating us viewers on life in Kenya! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому

      Cashless is for sure the future, and governments probably love it cause they can check on us 😅
      Thank you so much Randy!

  • @vivianatieno9854
    @vivianatieno9854 Рік тому +14

    Yeah that's how we do our payments and transactions, it's convenient and safe,no more carrying money unless you have to. you really get along well with people, you have now become one of us.

  • @tashertiffah1135
    @tashertiffah1135 Рік тому +6

    Watching your videos from Kenya makes me so emotionally and excited at the same time coz I really miss my motherland

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому

      I’m glad my videos help you bring back these beautiful feelings

  • @jossewasonga1016
    @jossewasonga1016 Рік тому +23

    Kenyans are truly friendly 🔥🇰🇪✊🏿

  • @IndjanTraveler
    @IndjanTraveler Рік тому +9

    Good to know🙂. The payment system seems very efficient and easy. Great video👍

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +3

      Yes, it’s really good to walk around without a wallet

  • @benardomboi1796
    @benardomboi1796 Рік тому +10

    You are a quick learner and funny
    It took me 4 working months in town to master the city streets despite being a local

  • @PW196
    @PW196 Рік тому +11

    Just earned yourself a subscriber 😂it's how you blend with us for me 😘

  • @KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer
    @KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer Рік тому +12

    Good CONTENT! Especially describing the financial system there in Kenya.

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much Ken!

    • @KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer
      @KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer Рік тому +2

      @@MichelePonte 🙂

    • @THEDEADBLACKRAT
      @THEDEADBLACKRAT Рік тому +3

      @Ken Wigger - Excellent content! I never would have guessed that Kenya had a system such as M Pesa. Just got a bit more smarter here today, thanks to Michele!

    • @KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer
      @KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer Рік тому +2

      @@THEDEADBLACKRAT I am thinking it is a little like how they do money in China for shopping with the phones handling the cash transaction.

    • @THEDEADBLACKRAT
      @THEDEADBLACKRAT Рік тому +4

      @@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer I agree with you 100%. Same principle as is done in China. What’s surprising is that here you have a country in Africa that is doing this, and yet you don’t see it being done in any modern western country.

  • @yvonnecummings9572
    @yvonnecummings9572 Рік тому +4

    Very informative, I’m sure there are people who plans on traveling to Kenya

  • @discoverwithcollins2374
    @discoverwithcollins2374 Рік тому +5

    You have mastered nairobi streets more than me ....

  • @bettymuthemba6019
    @bettymuthemba6019 Рік тому +5

    Good job ponte waooh see you are becoming one of our Kenyan citizen now you need a Kenyan citizen ship soon 🔜 incredible,I like it how you are socializing we love 💕 you Michele great 👍

  • @victoriatemi9711
    @victoriatemi9711 Рік тому +3

    Nice video the people are friendly thanks for showing us this part of Kenya

  • @doctorharry
    @doctorharry Рік тому +6

    In the building watching from Barbados 😎😎😎

  • @BOSSKIRKTRAVELSTV
    @BOSSKIRKTRAVELSTV Рік тому +1

    Yes my brother I’m so happy to see you really hope you’re doing well and God bless you always thank you so much for coming to that live stream

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching that livestream!

  • @NateVlog1
    @NateVlog1 Рік тому +3

    Yooo partying it up here in pattaya ! Don’t worry always have time for your legendary videos 👍🏻🇹🇭

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому

      Be careful out there, young blood 😁

  • @high16200
    @high16200 Рік тому +13

    Hi Michele nice and cozy interaction with the passenger and walking us through the streets was quite interesting. When it comes to sending money by phone, we have a similar procedure here in Sweden. Thank you for sharing a very remarkable experience of Kenya.🙏🙏💙💙 "Michele you know if I could I would but my situation doesn't allow me" I hope you understand what I mean. 🙏

    • @THEDEADBLACKRAT
      @THEDEADBLACKRAT Рік тому

      @Faisal H. - What comes from the heart is more valuable than any money that comes from the wallet. You’re a good person, and you have my admiration!

  • @kenyanlivingabroad
    @kenyanlivingabroad Рік тому +8

    Do you know you can send money to your mpesa from your European bank account in about 2 minutes that's how we send money back at home for us living abroad.

  • @gordonosango9706
    @gordonosango9706 Рік тому +5

    Hehe Michel this time round you came back prepared for the Nairobi streets I still remember your video back then next arriving at airport and boarding a matatu for 500 hehe

  • @africasightwalktravels1875
    @africasightwalktravels1875 Рік тому +2

    bro great content. Crossing the road while vlogging is never easy even for me! And you mastery of Kiswahili is on point

  • @gertywilson1514
    @gertywilson1514 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic content Mpesa is amazing thank you for sharing this video 💕

  • @sheilamjune1233
    @sheilamjune1233 Рік тому +2

    Nice video I am happy too this video may God be with you 👏👏💥💥❤❤

  • @LiegeEdward
    @LiegeEdward Рік тому +3

    Good lucky my brother, you are really always humble friend making and social more blessings for your work my brother.

  • @andrewnorman6193
    @andrewnorman6193 10 місяців тому

    Extremely informative and useful thank you 😊

  • @bubbawatsonn
    @bubbawatsonn Рік тому +7

    real great video. you should visit Mombasa :)

  • @kamaubeth671
    @kamaubeth671 Рік тому +6

    Ponte ,enjoy your visit, Kenya hakuna matata 🇰🇪

  • @hongisland3016
    @hongisland3016 Рік тому +2

    Good showing
    Mpesa Like digital money wallet

  • @jeniffermwende8830
    @jeniffermwende8830 Рік тому +2

    Nice work Michelle

  • @Lewisjahatv
    @Lewisjahatv Рік тому +3

    *_Once I see this video it reminds me what happened 129 years ago that time we were sitting beside a railway line. First time to see a motorbike I had my bro say he has a big eye but he was referring to a motorbike. Sorry I thought this was to be your message sorry this is a robot typing and it's mad😂😂😂🇰🇪🙌_*

  • @damyaima2647
    @damyaima2647 Рік тому +4

    Wow I miss my country good content continue

  • @Ranger.814
    @Ranger.814 Рік тому +5

    Great content man ,, much love from us Kenyans

  • @Mia-pb8cy
    @Mia-pb8cy Рік тому +4

    Hey there Michele, how are you? Becareful in them streets and don't get run over by a car, Lol. Look at you Front Seat Royalty 🚌 , Hahaha. The Kenyan people are so nice and friendly, and especially towards you.

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +1

      Ahahahah, incredible royalty 🤣
      Thank you so much for watching my video Mia!

  • @RedandReason
    @RedandReason Рік тому +5

    Interesting to see ECOBANK ( ECOWAS BANK) in East Africa. It used to be a West African regional bank, When I lived in Nigeria 2 decades ago. You 'd see it across West Africa. Headquartered in Lome, Togo. Looks like it's across the continent now, that's a good thing

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +1

      Oh wow, I didn’t know their history. Thank you!

  • @nzappazapp8360
    @nzappazapp8360 Рік тому +5

    Ha ha ha Michele welcome to Kenya. I can give you some good advice about ATMs for foreign bank cards. There are ATMs that can give you foreign currency which you can convert to Kenya shillings at a better rate. That tall blue building you see on Kenyatta Avenue called I&M bank has an ATM which gives Dollars and also there is a Safaricom shop on the ground floor that does not have crazy queues.

  • @carpediem-xs7pg
    @carpediem-xs7pg Рік тому +2

    Cheers man!

  • @mthambura4048
    @mthambura4048 Рік тому +3

    It's as well possible to withdraw from ATM using your phone. You don't ve' to carry your bank card.

  • @LarryNgetich
    @LarryNgetich Рік тому +14

    I don't even walk with my wallet anymore, everything i need is in my phone nowadays

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +2

      That’s fantastic!

    • @panafrican.nation
      @panafrican.nation Рік тому

      Honestly I had to remember what a wallet is because I haven't had one in over 10 years

  • @am_KLVHD
    @am_KLVHD Рік тому +1

    The folks knows more of Nairobi than I do damn....wonderful

  • @millionantschannel5528
    @millionantschannel5528 Рік тому +2

    12:00 I see my workplace….I miss this place

  • @Lantronic
    @Lantronic Рік тому +1

    I love your humor. Fantastic video

  • @InclusiveEdShowcase
    @InclusiveEdShowcase Рік тому +7

    Mpesa i dont remember the last time i used cash.......all payments on my phone

  • @Reporterfy
    @Reporterfy Рік тому +2

    Fantastic

  • @Josse_Msafiri
    @Josse_Msafiri Рік тому +1

    We love Ponte

  • @VIGGY2011
    @VIGGY2011 Рік тому

    Good job.... Nairobi hosting u extremely well

  • @allcontent196
    @allcontent196 Рік тому +4

    The most cash I walk with is probably 200. The rest is handled by MPesa. Much safer.

  • @roseselineshow70311
    @roseselineshow70311 Рік тому +4

    Welcome to our country 😃 tuko na tabia zetu na utazoea tu

  • @kirimi771
    @kirimi771 Рік тому +2

    Asante michele for the eco bank notice, I thought you always have to pay to use foreign cards for withdraws. Grazie di cuore🙏🏾

  • @cecilchance5843
    @cecilchance5843 Рік тому +1

    great content as usual..id like to buy you some italian dessert tommorow if you dont mind in kilimani area its a good place to make a vlog plus i get to be in one of this videos.

  • @maggienyoks6273
    @maggienyoks6273 Рік тому

    I love your content the way you are crossing those streets of kanairo weeh

  • @mattiasolander1038
    @mattiasolander1038 Рік тому +2

    Great content!
    Traveling on a budget is always a challenge, it makes me remember my trip to Marmaris, Turkey with only $50 to my name, living in poor neighbourhood, partying in night clubs on the expense of a rich russian yacht-owner, getting free drinks and lap dances by Carneval clad beauties! :)

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for becoming a channel member, Mattias!
      And wow, you had great experiences and now memories! I believe that living like this is one of the best things to do with this short life 🙂

    • @mattiasolander1038
      @mattiasolander1038 Рік тому +1

      @@MichelePonte Yes, you're right.
      The sums I spent on travels would be a lot of money if saved in the bank. But then again you would have no memories to share at the retirement home...like when e.g. you were drinking and sunbathing with Hollywood stars in Mauritius. 🙂

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +1

      Hi Mattias, just seen the donation on Revolut. Thank you so so much! 🙏

  • @lilliankyalo881
    @lilliankyalo881 Рік тому

    Your content is on another level

  • @andrewjones4773
    @andrewjones4773 Рік тому +1

    ECObank has ATMs in 33 African countries. Very useful for travelers in Africa. Why pay ATM withdrawal fees when you don't need. Just look for a ECOBANK ATM.

  • @dahabizizy
    @dahabizizy Рік тому +2

    Welcome to kenya

  • @linetshiroh2452
    @linetshiroh2452 Рік тому

    Yeah and also mpesa gobal you can pay internationally with mpesa virtual card

  • @morrineluck
    @morrineluck Рік тому

    Wooow Pointe you are such a vibe,,, I like how you've mastered Swahili

  • @shii489
    @shii489 Рік тому +2

    U are doing great

  • @gervanmyers3066
    @gervanmyers3066 Рік тому +5

    I almost press Skip ads..then I realise I was watching PONTE 🤣

  • @MrElhabib123
    @MrElhabib123 Рік тому +1

    Very informative

  • @patrickmwangi9899
    @patrickmwangi9899 Рік тому

    That's awesome ,, Thanks . @ Helsinki

  • @nivlekseries
    @nivlekseries Рік тому +1

    Always get your simcard at the airport it easy and saves you the struggle.

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому

      I landed at 3 am, Safaricom was closed

  • @angieolima
    @angieolima Рік тому

    Utawala diaspora is on UA-cam, my home my pride

  • @chinkutravels
    @chinkutravels Рік тому

    Looks like you are a neighbour in Utawala, great work showcasing Kenyan culture

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I slept for more than a week on a sofa in Utawala

  • @dennisfromkenya
    @dennisfromkenya Рік тому +2

    Hello Michelle Ponte. How can I contact you. Want to meet you am in Nairobi

  • @kandiefestuskandi8437
    @kandiefestuskandi8437 Рік тому +4

    amazing

  • @wyclifftwyler9529
    @wyclifftwyler9529 Рік тому +1

    The guy in the matatu was a vibe😂😂😂😂

  • @andrewkibe2880
    @andrewkibe2880 Рік тому +2

    Mr. Makelele, nice video...How do you give a tip using Mpesa, you forgot that part...or Mpesa is a way to prevent giving tips?

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому

      I’ve been told there is way, but I don’t know it yet. I tipped the waiter in cash

  • @GENZNEWS1
    @GENZNEWS1 Рік тому

    THE person who told you to mine content in africa especially in kenya deserve an award ill tell you for real

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому

      It’s not my first time here :)

    • @GENZNEWS1
      @GENZNEWS1 Рік тому

      But you can already see the high rate of online kenyan UA-cam market , check your analysis a certain % it's not even from Kenya mostly but from diaspora

  • @tyroneskitchen2583
    @tyroneskitchen2583 Рік тому +2

    love it

  • @sheeciru6967
    @sheeciru6967 Рік тому

    Thanks for the Eco bank tip . Next time I travel home I know better.

  • @crazyworldwild6056
    @crazyworldwild6056 Рік тому

    Amazing Ponte

  • @kenyanlivingabroad
    @kenyanlivingabroad Рік тому +4

    You know you gave me a hack to withdraw from my European bank account when I will be in Kenya.

  • @judyjebaskwony505
    @judyjebaskwony505 Рік тому

    Nairobi is a whole vibe ..its the Newyork of Africa

  • @ulrichlachman1216
    @ulrichlachman1216 Рік тому

    How is the weather in Nairobi at the moment and the temperature? I don't see the sun? The weather looks just like in the EU at the moment.

  • @jojoarienza1777
    @jojoarienza1777 Рік тому +1

    MOBILE PAYMENT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MICHELE PONTE

  • @kevinmuhia
    @kevinmuhia Рік тому

    1:46 "Why are you capturing Me?" 🤣

  • @lornake6041
    @lornake6041 Рік тому +3

    ❤️

  • @M.excellentservices
    @M.excellentservices Рік тому

    I use to shop all over cdb, love it

  • @ourdays.4021
    @ourdays.4021 Рік тому +3

    Matatu ni ngapi michele?

  • @ambassador_com
    @ambassador_com Рік тому +1

    Great

  • @carlosubakx379
    @carlosubakx379 Рік тому +1

    Nice bro

  • @mwendapoleee
    @mwendapoleee Рік тому

    Even in germany we don't have that money transfer!Need Qr code to pay or print.

  • @sharonchepkirui1399
    @sharonchepkirui1399 Рік тому

    I was here on Sunday 5 pm. Utawala

  • @silyobs
    @silyobs Рік тому

    Hey Michael, i love your videos. I would love to take you around town and its outskirts. Tell me when you are free and i will organise something out.

  • @Fred-KE
    @Fred-KE Рік тому +1

    I want Ecobank now.

  • @nivlekseries
    @nivlekseries Рік тому

    Try I&M bank also they dollar ATM's

  • @usertopista6633
    @usertopista6633 Рік тому +4

    You're a real Nairobian but still avoid being scammed .

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому +2

      Thank you!

    • @mgtvnews6890
      @mgtvnews6890 Рік тому

      @@MichelePonte avoid paying triple amount for services 🤣🤣🤣

  • @orioffu7731
    @orioffu7731 Рік тому +2

    What type of phone do you use in Kenya?

  • @johnmaina8619
    @johnmaina8619 Рік тому +1

    Habari

  • @geoffreynyairati2423
    @geoffreynyairati2423 Рік тому

    Ponte, did you devorce Dee mwango?

  • @kingaweys
    @kingaweys Рік тому +1

    problem of kenyans when they see american europian indian and also somali they tink they have money 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @teddykinoti7414
    @teddykinoti7414 Рік тому

    Location: utawala

  • @AD5G1898
    @AD5G1898 Рік тому +2

    Kenya street man.
    🤣🤣👍👍.

  • @lot6129
    @lot6129 Рік тому +2

    Nice you connect well with these men, lets do girls next! :-)

  • @mchelseadoryn254
    @mchelseadoryn254 Рік тому +1

    🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪❤️

  • @mr.critic
    @mr.critic Рік тому +1

  • @danstanongubo
    @danstanongubo Рік тому

    Asante

  • @carpediem-xs7pg
    @carpediem-xs7pg Рік тому

    When is your next live Michele ?

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому

      I don’t know yet, but hopefully soon

  • @maryfrancis1291
    @maryfrancis1291 Рік тому

    Do you know if I can send money to the us with Eco bank?

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  Рік тому

      Probably is possible, but you need to ask them