Posta increases Mpost charges by over 2000% for corporates, 400% for individuals

The new charges took effect on July 5, 2024.

In Summary
  • According to Post Master General John Tonui, the changes will affect both Corporate and Individual boxes, which will now be assigned at Sh9,450 and Sh2,000 respectively.
  • These addresses were previously issued at Sh400, per year.
Posta House in Nairobi's CBD.
Posta House in Nairobi's CBD.
Image: FILE

Posta Kenya Corporation (PKC) has revised upwards MPost charges for virtual addresses numbers in a new announcement made on Thursday.

The new changes will see prices increase by 2,200 per cent for corporates and 400 per cent for individual box holders.

According to Post Master General John Tonui, the changes will affect both Corporate and Individual boxes, which will now be assigned at Sh9,450 and Sh2,000 respectively.

These addresses were previously issued at Sh400, per year.

The new charges took effect on July 5, 2024.

"PCK wishes to inform our esteemed customers and the general public that the rates for Mpost Virtual Boxes/Addresses for both Corporate and Individual have been adjusted with effect from 5th July 2024," Tonui said.

The Post Master reaffirmed Posta Kenya Corporation's commitment to provide the most innovative solutions to customers at all times.

"As a Corporation, we are committed to delivering Innovative Communication, Logistical and Financial solutions to our customers at all times."

Mpost is a service that converts mobile numbers into virtual post office addresses.

It is used for delivery mail and parcel for individuals and businesses.

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