how-to guide

use nesti inside the safaricom one app

already have the one app on your phone? then nesti is already in your pocket — nothing new to download.

four quick steps

  1. step 1: open your safaricom one app

    sign in like you always do. you'll land on the home screen, with your m-pesa balance right at the top.

    Safaricom One App home screen showing the M-PESA balance card and quick actions like Send Money and Lipa na M-PESA.
  2. step 2: scroll down to browse all services

    below quick actions you'll find colourful tiles for everything the one app can do. the green ring marks utilities — that's your next tap.

    Services screen in the One App showing category tiles including Transport & Travel, Money Management and Education. The Utilities tile is highlighted with a green ring as the next thing to tap.
  3. step 3: tap utilities, then look under money management

    nesti sits right at the top of the list. look for our logo and 'make your rent count'.

    Utilities screen in the One App with the Nesti card highlighted under the Money Management section.
  4. step 4: tap nesti, then get started

    the nesti mini-app opens right inside the one app — no download, no new password. tap the green get started button and you're in.

    Nesti welcome screen inside the One App that reads 'Make Your Rent Count. Finally!' with a green Get started button.

good to know

is this the same as the m-pesa app?

yes — the safaricom one app is the new home of m-pesa. if you already use it to send money or buy bundles, you have everything you need.

prefer the standalone app?

everything nesti does, in its own dedicated home — free on both stores. your rent should count for something.

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