Tinsik T03 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 1,300, a brand new and sealed keypad phone made for calls and text messages. The Tinsik T03 keeps things basic: a number pad, a straightforward menu, a rechargeable battery and the maker's 12-month warranty through our store. There are no apps to update, no passwords to forget and no touchscreen to crack. You can see it and test it at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where our staff will set it up with your SIM card before you leave.
Built for families across Kenya, the Tinsik T03 fits a child's first phone, a spare for a house help, or a handset for a grandparent who finds smartphones confusing. Parents tell us the hardest part of giving a young student a phone is the distraction that comes with social media and games. The Tinsik T03 removes that worry because it does the two jobs that matter: reaching you by call and sending a text when classes end or a matatu runs late. It costs little enough that a lost phone at school or on the road is an inconvenience, not a crisis.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International tells you plainly which figures the maker has not published, and we never fill the gaps with guesses. The Tinsik T03 is sold sealed, with a receipt and a written warranty you can claim at a walk-in desk in Nairobi CBD. At Mascom International, we're seeing parents buy this kind of handset ahead of each new school term. Walk in on Kimathi Street to hold the Tinsik T03, or message us on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to your door.
Common Questions About the Tinsik T03
How much does the Tinsik T03 cost in Kenya?
The Tinsik T03 costs KSh 1,300, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD. For that you get the handset with its battery and charger, plus a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties, so you inspect the phone before paying. The Tinsik T01 and Tinsik T02 cost the same KSh 1,300, while the Tecno T102 costs KSh 2,050, which is KSh 750 more.
Is the Tinsik T03 a good first phone for a child in school?
The Tinsik T03 is a sensible first phone for a child because it handles calls and texts without apps, games or social media. A young student can call home after school or text when the matatu is delayed, and nothing else competes for attention. Save your number and a second guardian's number before handing it over. Check your school's phone rules first, because many day and boarding schools set their own limits on handsets.
Should I choose the Tinsik T03 or the Tinsik T01?
Choose the Tinsik T01 if you want features confirmed on the box, and the Tinsik T03 if calls and texts are all you need. Both cost KSh 1,300. The Tinsik T01 box lists a colour screen, rear camera, Bluetooth and wireless FM radio. Tinsik publishes no feature list for the Tinsik T03, so we describe it only as a basic calling and texting phone. For a child or grandparent who just needs to stay reachable, either works well.
Which Kenyan networks work with the Tinsik T03?
The Tinsik T03 accepts standard mobile SIM cards from Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom for voice calls and SMS. USSD menus such as balance checks and airtime top-ups work from the dial pad on all three networks. Tinsik does not publish the number of SIM slots or network bands, so if you want two lines in one phone, confirm the slot count on WhatsApp before ordering. Our staff can insert and test your SIM at the counter.
Who should buy the Tinsik T03, and who should not?
Buy the Tinsik T03 if you want the simplest possible handset for calls and texts at KSh 1,300, for a child, a grandparent or a backup. It also suits workers whose employers ban smartphones on site. Do not buy it if you need confirmed extras such as a camera or radio, where the Tinsik T01 is the better match. If you want a better-known brand name on a keypad phone, the Tecno T102 at KSh 2,050 is also on our shelves.
Does the Tinsik T03 have a camera, radio or Bluetooth?
We cannot confirm a camera, radio or Bluetooth on the Tinsik T03, because Tinsik publishes no feature list for this model. We would rather tell you that than promise something the phone may not have. If any of those features matter, visit our Kimathi Street store to check a unit in person, or choose the Tinsik T01 or Tinsik T02, whose boxes list a camera, Bluetooth and wireless FM radio. Both cost the same KSh 1,300.
How often will I need to charge the Tinsik T03?
Tinsik does not publish a battery capacity or talk time for the Tinsik T03, so we give no hour figures. Keypad phones without apps generally need charging far less often than smartphones, and use mainly for calls and a few texts keeps drain low. For a child or older relative, a simple routine works well: charge it on the same evening each week and top up whenever the battery icon drops. The charger comes in the box.
What does the Tinsik T03 warranty cover and where do I claim it?
The Tinsik T03 warranty runs for 12 months and covers manufacturing defects under normal use. If a key stops responding, the phone will not charge or it fails to power on through no fault of yours, bring it with the receipt to our service desk. We are on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Damage from drops, water or tampering falls outside a manufacturing-defect warranty, as with any phone.
Technical Specifications
Display
- Keypad phone screen — shows numbers, contact names and messages above a physical number pad.
- Screen size not published by Tinsik — check readability in person at our counter if eyesight is a concern.
- Simple menu layout — calls, contacts and messages sit in a short menu, easy for a first-time user to learn.
- No touchscreen — nothing to crack from a tap or swipe, and no accidental calls from a pocket brush.
- Small display — a basic screen uses little power compared with a large smartphone panel.
Processor and Software
- Lightweight keypad operating system — handles calls and texts without app updates, logins or passwords.
- Chipset not published by Tinsik — on a phone this basic, menu response matters more than processor figures.
- No app store — no WhatsApp, games or social media, which keeps a young user focused on staying in touch.
- USSD codes supported from the dial pad — balance checks, airtime top-ups and mobile money menus work without data.
- Quick start-up — a simple system powers on and is ready to call faster than a smartphone boots.
Memory and Storage
- Memory figures not published by Tinsik — storage is meant for contacts, call logs and text messages.
- Phonebook — save the handful of numbers that matter: parents, guardians, school, neighbours and emergency contacts.
- SIM card contacts — numbers saved on the SIM move with the line if the phone is ever replaced.
- Text inbox — keeps received messages so you can reread a pickup time or a payment confirmation.
- Call log — shows missed calls, so a child or grandparent can see who tried to reach them and call back.
Calls, Messaging and Everyday Tools
- Voice calling — the core job of the Tinsik T03, with physical keys for dialling numbers without looking closely at a screen.
- SMS messaging — send and receive texts using the number pad for short updates and confirmations.
- Physical keypad — real buttons give feedback you can feel, helpful for older hands and small fingers alike.
- Extra features not confirmed by Tinsik — camera, radio and Bluetooth are unconfirmed, so check a unit in store if you need them.
- Distraction-free design — with no apps, the phone stays a tool for staying reachable rather than a source of screen time.
Battery and Charging
- Rechargeable battery — Tinsik publishes no capacity, so no talk-time or standby hours are quoted here.
- Low-drain design — no apps and a basic screen remove the main causes of fast battery drain.
- Charger included — top up from any standard wall socket at home, school or the office.
- Battery icon on screen — shows remaining charge so a user knows when to plug in.
- Weekly routine works for light use — charge it on a set evening to keep it ready, adjusting for heavier calling.
Connectivity
- Voice and SMS on standard mobile SIM cards — the services a basic phone exists to provide.
- USSD menus — airtime, balance and mobile money codes run without any internet connection.
- No internet apps — the phone is built for calls and texts, not browsing or streaming.
- SIM slot count not published by Tinsik — confirm on WhatsApp whether the unit holds one or two SIM cards.
- Network bands not published by Tinsik — our staff test your SIM in the phone before you leave the store.
Package Contents
The Tinsik T03 arrives sealed in its retail box. Inside you will find the handset, its rechargeable battery and a charger, ready for a SIM card on the day you buy it. If you are giving the phone to a child or relative, we can save their key contacts at the counter. Spare chargers and phone pouches are sold separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
The Tinsik T03 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk, First Floor Room 4, Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street. Keep your receipt with the phone.
Where to Buy the Tinsik T03 in Kenya
Find the Tinsik T03 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your SIM card and we will insert it, make a test call and send a test text with you. Colours vary by shipment, so confirm what is available on WhatsApp.
Questions and orders are welcome through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
All orders are pay-on-arrival in all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and families in Nakuru, Eldoret, Meru, Kericho and Embu receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Cover comes from the 12-month warranty detailed above. We keep our specifications honest, our prices accurate to the shilling, and our after-sales support close at hand on Kimathi Street.
