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Affordable bulk SMS pricing from KES 0.25/SMS. Transparent rates, volume discounts.

Bulk SMS Prices in Kenya - Cheapest Bulk SMS Pricing from KES 0.25/SMS

Transparent Bulk SMS Prices for Short Codes, USSD & More in Kenya

Comprehensive pricing for all your communication needs. From bulk SMS and short codes to USSD services, M-Pesa integrations, and WhatsApp messaging - everything in one place. View our complete service offerings.

Get transparent, competitive pricing for Bulk SMS starting from KES 0.25 per SMS, with volume discounts available. All pricing includes real-time delivery reports, API access, and 24/7 support. No hidden fees, no setup costs. Choose the plan that fits your business needs.

SMS Services Pricing Kenya
Choose Your Service

Bulk SMS & Email Marketing Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Pay only for the credits you use. Credits work for both SMS and Email marketing - use them however you need!

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No Setup Fees

Get started immediately without any upfront costs

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No Monthly Fees

Pay only for what you use, when you use it

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Volume Discounts

Lower rates as your volume increases

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All Networks

Reach customers on Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom

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Bulk Email Marketing

Use the same credits for email campaigns - same pricing, same flexibility

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Shared Credits

One credit pool for both SMS and Email - use them however you need

Choose Your Plan

Select the perfect plan based on your monthly SMS volume

BEST VALUE

BLAST

KES 0.25

per message

Above 1 Million SMS
Includes:
  • ✓ All benefits of WAVE + plan
  • ✓ 24/7 dedicated account manager
  • ✓ Standby escalation team
  • ✓ Special bonuses & rewards

WAVE

KES 0.30

per message

300k - 1 Million SMS
Includes:
  • ✓ All benefits of ECHO + plan
  • ✓ Choose your preferred currency
  • ✓ International account setup
  • ✓ Priority technical support

ECHO

KES 0.40

per message

50k - 300k SMS
Includes:
  • ✓ All benefits of PULSE + plan
  • ✓ SMPP connection access
  • ✓ Data retention for 3+ years
  • ✓ Dedicated support channel

PULSE

KES 0.50

per message

5,000 - 50,000 SMS
Includes:
  • ✓ All benefits of PING + plan
  • ✓ Advanced analytics & reporting
  • ✓ Instant API access
  • ✓ Email support

PING

KES 0.60

per message

Below 5,000 SMS
Includes:
  • ✓ Free account setup
  • ✓ Excel contacts upload
  • ✓ Account dashboard access
  • ✓ Basic support

Summary of Our SMS Pricing

SMS Bundle Range Plan Name Rate per SMS Total Cost Range Networks
Below 5,000 PING KES 0.60 KES 500 - 2,999 All Networks
5,000 – 50,000 PULSE KES 0.50 KES 2,500 - 25,000 All Networks
50,000 – 300,000 ECHO KES 0.40 KES 20,000 - 120,000 All Networks
300,000 – 1,000,000 WAVE KES 0.30 KES 90,000 - 300,000 All Networks
Above 1,000,000 BLAST BEST VALUE KES 0.25 From KES 250,000 All Networks

Custom Sender ID Registration

Brand your messages with a personalized Sender ID across all networks

Safaricom
KES 6,500

One-time setup

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Airtel
KES 6,500

One-time setup

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Telkom
KES 6,500

One-time setup

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Equitel
KES 6,500

One-time setup

Get Started
Multi-Network Package Available

Register across all networks and save with our bundle discount

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Processing Time

Registration typically takes 5-7 business days depending on the network operator's approval process.

One-Time Investment

Register your Sender ID once per network. No recurring fees - just the initial setup cost.

Need Help Choosing the Right Package?

Our team is here to help you find the perfect solution for your business needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, your SMS credits never expire. Purchase once and use them whenever you need.

Yes! Our pricing automatically adjusts based on your purchase volume. The more you buy, the lower your per-SMS rate. Contact us for enterprise pricing on volumes above 400,000 SMS.

We support all major networks in Kenya including Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom, and Equitel. Your SMS credits work across all networks.

Custom sender ID registration costs KES 6,500 per network. You can register your business name or brand as the sender ID. The registration process typically takes 3-5 business days per network.

Short Code Service Pricing

Professional short code solutions for businesses that need premium SMS services with two-way communication capabilities.

Dedicated Short Code

Get your own exclusive 5-digit short code for complete brand control and unlimited keywords.

  • ✓ Exclusive to your business
  • ✓ Unlimited keywords
  • ✓ Premium branding
  • ✓ Higher credibility

Shared Short Code

Cost-effective option using a shared short code with your unique keyword(s).

  • ✓ Lower setup costs
  • ✓ Quick deployment
  • ✓ Ideal for startups
  • ✓ Flexible scaling

1 Monthly Maintenance (Per Network)

Service Type Monthly Fee (Excl. VAT) Monthly Fee (Incl. VAT)
Dedicated Short Code
Your exclusive 5-digit code 		KES 15,000 KES 17,400
Shared Short Code
Shared code with unique keyword 		KES 3,000 KES 3,480

2 One-Time Setup Fees (Per Network)

Setup Type Setup Fee (Excl. VAT) Setup Fee (Incl. VAT)
Dedicated Short Code Setup
One-time configuration fee 		KES 10,000 KES 11,600
Shared Short Code Setup
One-time configuration fee 		KES 5,000 KES 5,800

3 SMS Usage Rates (MO & MT)

SMS Bundle Range Rate per SMS (KES) Networks
500 – 4,999 KES 0.65 All Networks
5,000 – 19,999 KES 0.60 All Networks
20,000 – 99,999 KES 0.50 All Networks
100,000 – 399,999 KES 0.40 All Networks
400,000+ KES 0.35 All Networks

4 Premium Billing (Optional)

Monetize Your SMS Service
  • Charge customers KES 10 per SMS or set your own custom rate
  • Automatic billing integrated with mobile operators
  • Revenue sharing model after operator deductions
  • Perfect for premium content, voting, subscriptions, and contests

5 Onboarding Requirements

Total costs required to get started with short code services:

Dedicated Short Code

Setup Fee KES 11,600
One-time configuration cost
First Month Maintenance KES 17,400
Monthly recurring fee
One-Month Deposit KES 17,400
Refundable security deposit
Total to Start KES 46,400

Shared Short Code

Setup Fee KES 5,800
One-time configuration cost
First Month Maintenance KES 3,480
Monthly recurring fee
One-Month Deposit KES 3,480
Refundable security deposit
Total to Start KES 12,760

Ready to Get Started with Short Codes?

Our team will help you choose the right short code solution for your business needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shared short codes can be activated within 3-5 business days. Dedicated short codes typically take 2-4 weeks depending on operator approval processes.

A dedicated short code is exclusively yours - you get your own 5-digit number with unlimited keywords. A shared short code uses a shared number with your unique keyword(s), making it more cost-effective for smaller businesses.

MO (Mobile Originated) messages are sent FROM customers TO your short code. MT (Mobile Terminated) messages are sent FROM your short code TO customers. Both types enable two-way communication.

Yes, short codes are perfect for premium SMS services, voting, subscriptions, and other value-added services. We can help you set up premium billing and content delivery.

USSD Service Pricing

Interactive USSD solutions for mobile banking, surveys, customer service, and more. Works on all phones without internet connection.

Dedicated USSD

Get your own exclusive USSD short code (e.g., *123#) for complete control and branding.

  • ✓ Exclusive short code
  • ✓ Full menu customization
  • ✓ Maximum brand visibility
  • ✓ Available on all networks

Shared USSD

Cost-effective option using a shared USSD code with your unique menu path.

  • ✓ Lower setup costs
  • ✓ Quick deployment
  • ✓ Ideal for startups
  • ✓ Easy to scale up

1 Dedicated USSD Short Codes (Per Network)

Safaricom

Most Popular Network
Fee Type Amount (Excl. VAT) Amount (Incl. VAT)
Connection Setup
One-time setup fee 		KES 150,000 KES 174,000
Test Bed
Monthly testing environment 		KES 20,000 KES 23,200
Monthly Rental
Recurring monthly fee 		KES 50,000 KES 58,000
Deposit
2 months refundable deposit 		KES 100,000 KES 116,000
Total to Start (Setup + Test Bed + Monthly + Deposit) KES 371,200

Airtel

Fee Type Amount (Excl. VAT) Amount (Incl. VAT)
Connection Setup
One-time setup fee 		KES 120,000 KES 139,200
Monthly Rental
Recurring monthly fee 		KES 50,000 KES 58,000
Deposit
1 month refundable deposit 		KES 50,000 KES 58,000
Total to Start (Setup + Monthly + Deposit) KES 255,200

Telkom

Fee Type Amount (Excl. VAT) Amount (Incl. VAT)
Connection Setup
One-time setup fee 		KES 100,000 KES 116,000
Monthly Rental
Recurring monthly fee 		KES 40,000 KES 46,400
Deposit
1 month refundable deposit 		KES 40,000 KES 46,400
Total to Start (Setup + Monthly + Deposit) KES 208,800

Equitel

Fee Type Amount (Excl. VAT) Amount (Incl. VAT)
Connection Setup
One-time setup fee 		KES 55,000 KES 63,800
Monthly Rental
Recurring monthly fee 		KES 15,000 KES 17,400
Deposit
1 month refundable deposit 		KES 15,000 KES 17,400
Total to Start (Setup + Monthly + Deposit) KES 98,600

2 Shared USSD Short Codes (Per Network)

Cost-Effective USSD Solution

Recommended for Startups
Fee Type Amount (Excl. VAT) Amount (Incl. VAT)
Connection Setup
One-time setup per network 		KES 10,000 KES 11,600
Monthly Rental
Recurring monthly fee per network 		KES 10,000 KES 11,600
Deposit
1 month refundable deposit 		KES 10,000 KES 11,600
Total to Start Per Network (Setup + Monthly + Deposit) KES 34,800

3 Additional Costs

Menu Development
USSD Menu Development & Admin Dashboard KES 140,000
Custom menu structure & admin dashboard
  • ✓ Custom menu design
  • ✓ Admin dashboard
  • ✓ User management
  • ✓ Reporting features
Hosting & Sessions
Monthly Hosting KES 5,000
USSD Session Charge KES 1.00
Per session pricing for user interactions
  • ✓ Reliable hosting
  • ✓ 99.9% uptime
  • ✓ Scalable infrastructure
  • ✓ Technical support

Dedicated USSD Cost Comparison by Network

Network Setup (Incl. VAT) Monthly (Incl. VAT) Deposit (Incl. VAT) Total to Start
Safaricom
+ Test Bed Fee 		KES 174,000 KES 81,200 KES 116,000 KES 371,200
Airtel KES 139,200 KES 58,000 KES 58,000 KES 255,200
Telkom KES 116,000 KES 46,400 KES 46,400 KES 208,800
Equitel KES 63,800 KES 17,400 KES 17,400 KES 98,600

Ready to Launch Your USSD Service?

Our team will help you choose the right USSD solution and handle the entire setup process across all networks.

Frequently Asked Questions

A dedicated USSD gives you your own exclusive short code (e.g., *123#) for complete brand control. Shared USSD uses a shared code with your unique menu path, making it more affordable for startups and smaller businesses.

Shared USSD can be set up within 5-7 business days. Dedicated USSD typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on network operator approval processes.

No, USSD works on all phones without internet connection. Users simply dial the USSD code (e.g., *123#) from their phone's dialer to access your service.

A USSD session charge is applied each time a user initiates a USSD session by dialing your code. This is separate from the monthly rental fee and varies by network operator.

Additional Services

Enhance your communication platform with our premium add-on services and integrations.

Till/Paybill Integration

Seamlessly integrate M-Pesa Till or Paybill numbers with your platform for automatic payment processing and SMS notifications.

KES 9,999
One-time integration fee
  • ✓ M-Pesa API Integration
  • ✓ Real-time payment validation
  • ✓ Automatic SMS confirmations
  • ✓ Payment reconciliation
  • ✓ Transaction logs & reports
  • ✓ Webhook notifications

Bulk WhatsApp

Send bulk WhatsApp messages to your customers with rich media support. Perfect for marketing campaigns with higher engagement rates.

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  • ✓ Rich media messages
  • ✓ Images, videos & documents
  • ✓ Interactive buttons
  • ✓ Higher engagement rates
  • ✓ Delivery reports
  • ✓ API integration

Reseller White Labelling

Launch your own branded SMS platform and resell our services under your company name. Complete white-label solution.

KES 5,000
A One-Off Fee
  • ✓ Your own branded platform
  • ✓ Custom domain & logo
  • ✓ Set your own pricing
  • ✓ Manage multiple clients
  • ✓ Admin dashboard
  • ✓ Revenue tracking & reports

Service Comparison

Service Pricing Type Status Best For
Till/Paybill Integration KES 9,999 One-time Available E-commerce, Subscriptions
Bulk WhatsApp TBA — Coming Soon Marketing, Engagement
Reseller White Labelling KES 5,000 Paid Once Monthly Available Agencies, Resellers

Why Choose Our Additional Services?

Easy Integration

Quick setup with comprehensive documentation

Reliable & Secure

Enterprise-grade security and 99.9% uptime

24/7 Support

Dedicated technical support when you need it

Scalable Solutions

Grow your business without limitations

Ready to Enhance Your Platform?

Contact our team to discuss which additional services best suit your business needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

We integrate your M-Pesa Till or Paybill number with your platform, enabling automatic payment processing. When customers make payments, your system receives real-time notifications and can automatically send SMS confirmations.

WhatsApp Business API allows businesses to send notifications, customer service messages, and marketing content to customers who have opted in. It's perfect for order confirmations, delivery updates, and customer support.

Integration timelines vary by service. M-Pesa integration typically takes 3-5 business days. WhatsApp Business API setup can take 1-2 weeks depending on approval processes. Our team will provide specific timelines based on your requirements.

Yes, we provide comprehensive technical support including API documentation, webhook setup, testing assistance, and ongoing maintenance. Our team is available to help you get the most out of your integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, your SMS credits never expire. Purchase once and use them whenever you need.

Bulk SMS is one-way communication from your business to customers using a sender ID. Short codes enable two-way SMS communication using a 5-digit number, perfect for voting, subscriptions, and premium services.

Yes! Our pricing automatically adjusts based on your purchase volume. The more you buy, the lower your per-SMS rate. Contact us for enterprise pricing on volumes above 400,000 SMS.

Shared short codes can be activated within 3-5 business days. Dedicated short codes typically take 2-4 weeks depending on operator approval processes.

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