Getting Started

Introduction to Kitonga

3 min read
Updated January 2026

Kitonga is a comprehensive WiFi billing platform designed for hotspot operators in Tanzania and East Africa. It enables you to monetize your internet connection through mobile money payments, vouchers, and flexible bundle packages.

What is Kitonga?

Kitonga is a cloud-based WiFi hotspot billing system that integrates with MikroTik routers to provide:

  • Mobile Money Payments - Accept M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, and Halopesa
  • Voucher System - Generate and sell prepaid access codes
  • Flexible Bundles - Create time-based and data-based packages
  • Multi-Device Support - Allow users to connect multiple devices
  • SMS Notifications - Automated payment confirmations and reminders
  • Analytics Dashboard - Track revenue, users, and usage statistics

Perfect for:

Hotels, restaurants, cafes, offices, apartments, hostels, schools, and any location offering WiFi to customers or tenants.

How It Works

  1. User Connects - Customer connects to your WiFi network
  2. Captive Portal - They see your branded login page
  3. Payment/Voucher - They pay via mobile money or enter a voucher code
  4. Access Granted - System automatically enables internet access
  5. Automatic Expiry - Access expires when their bundle runs out

Key Features

📱 Mobile Money Integration

Accept payments from all major Tanzanian mobile money providers through Snippe payment integration:

  • Vodacom M-Pesa
  • Tigo Pesa
  • Airtel Money
  • Halopesa

🎫 Voucher System

Generate prepaid voucher codes for offline sales, resellers, or promotional campaigns. Print voucher cards or send codes via SMS.

📊 Business Dashboard

Monitor your business with real-time analytics including:

  • Daily/weekly/monthly revenue
  • Active users and sessions
  • Popular bundles and usage patterns
  • Payment history and reports

Getting Started

Ready to start? Follow these steps:

  1. Create your account
  2. Configure your MikroTik router
  3. Set up your first bundle
  4. Start accepting payments!

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