Days before world record holder marathoner Eliud Kipchoge left Kenya for Viena, Austria to break make history by running a marathon under two hours, giant service provider Safaricom promised Kenyans free YouTube bundles to watch the much hyped race.
And as expected Kenyans were ready for it and applauded Safaricom for the great move. Hours before the race kicked of, Safaricom then provided a special USSD code for its customers to dial and subscribe to the free YouTube bundles.
*159# was the USSD code and after dialing you will automatically receiver 1,590 MBs.
Most Kenyans did but then frustrations followed their after. Netizens complained of porr network connection fueling indications that Safaricom was using the INEOS 1:59 challenge to market themseves.
Here is are complains from Kenyans who were looking forward to the free data,
This FREE 1590MB YouTube Bundle has jammed Safcom internet,enyewe Wa254 tunapenda burungo za sare. #Eliud159
— Mumo Kilosh (@KiloshMumo) October 12, 2019
FREE 1590MB YouTube Bundle not working and @SafaricomPLC home fiber is also shit. @AIRTEL_KE Wozzap?
— Liz Orembo (@lizorembo) October 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/Publicist254/status/1182965293381046273?s=19
Free 1590MB Youtube Bundle
Is it mine or what but these bundles aren't working..?
— Enoch Nyange (@nyange_enoch) October 12, 2019
Safaricom ilipeana bundles then wakamake sure Network is Shit. Well Played Saf, Well Played
— Hazim Fareed 👑 (@AliQuqiiz) October 12, 2019
Safaricom network shitty AF
— The First Lady (@SharzzySean) October 12, 2019
Am I the only person who is experiencing slow network with this safaricom free 1590mb? pic.twitter.com/lA6CyZbrqT
— Octavio CFC🇰🇪 (@JohnsonOctavio2) October 12, 2019
After shetani ogopa @Safaricom wanakupea YouTube data na wanakunyima network #Eliud159
— martin lumumba (@martinlumumba01) October 12, 2019
Leo safcom wametu enjoyi na network yao 😩
— Billy The GOAT (@Crazy_Nairobian) October 12, 2019
