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If you’re tired of constant spam texts and scam calls, relief is finally here. Airtel Kenya has rolled out a new AI-powered Spam Alert Service that automatically blocks unwanted messages and alerts you about suspicious links—without costing you a cent or requiring you to install anything extra.
The service is now active for every Airtel Kenya user, offering powerful protection against fraudsters and those irritating promotional texts that clog up your inbox. It works quietly in the background, using smart AI technology to spot spam messages before they ever reach you.
Here’s how it helps you: the system looks at over 250 factors, including how often a number sends messages and where those messages are going. If something looks suspicious, the message gets flagged as ‘Suspected SPAM’ so you can easily spot and ignore it. And it does all this without reading the actual content of your private texts—so your privacy stays intact.
What makes this even better is that it’s built right into the Airtel network. No need to download third-party apps that can compromise your data. This protection is automatically switched on for every Airtel SIM user, offering peace of mind with zero setup hassle.
Beyond stopping spam, the service also watches out for scam links. If someone tries to trick you with a malicious website sent via SMS, you’ll get an alert before you click. That’s a big win, especially when you consider that, according to a 2019 report, the average Kenyan mobile user was hit with over 100 spam messages a month.
For you, this means fewer distractions, less risk of falling for scams, and a cleaner, safer mobile experience. And since it’s free and automatic, there’s nothing you need to do—just enjoy the added layer of protection.
With this update, Airtel is making it easier for you to stay safe and spam-free every day. You can read more about how the technology works here, but rest assured: the next time a spammer tries to reach you, Airtel’s AI is already one step ahead.
