SMS in Kenya

Bulk SMS, OTP & SMS API
in Kenya.

Reach every subscriber on Safaricom, Airtel & Telkom with direct routes into Kenya. Bulk campaigns, transactional alerts, OTP verification and SMPP - one platform, local sender IDs, from KES 0.15 per SMS.

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Direct operator routes Local sender IDs 99.9% uptime

Networks we reach in Kenya

SafaricomAirtelTelkom

Hub

Nairobi

Status

Live in production

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Everything for Kenya

One account for messaging in Kenya.

Bulk SMS

Send campaigns, alerts and notifications to any Kenya number with delivery reports.

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SMS API

A simple REST API and SDKs (Python, Node, PHP, Go) to send SMS from your app in Kenya.

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OTP & Verify

Generate, send and check one-time passcodes for Kenya sign-ups and 2FA in two API calls.

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SMPP Gateway

Bind over SMPP 3.4 for high-throughput A2P traffic into Kenya networks.

SMPP access

Transactional and marketing email with SPF, DKIM and DMARC set up for you.

eSMS Mail

Short Links

Branded short links and QR codes with click, country and device analytics.

eSMS Links

Kenya pricing

Transparent SMS rates.

Live rates - updated automatically.

Full pricing

Basic

KES 1.08/ SMS

KES 0 - KES 100,061

Intl: USD 0.0084 / SMS

Business

KES 0.9/ SMS

KES 100,190 - KES 400,373

Intl: USD 0.007 / SMS

Enterprise

KES 0.15/ SMS

KES 400,503+

Intl: USD 0.0012 / SMS

Why eSMS Africa

Built to deliver in Kenya.

Direct routes in Kenya

Traffic reaches Safaricom, Airtel & Telkom over direct, monitored connections - not grey routes - so delivery and speed stay high.

Local sender IDs

Compliance built in

We handle sender-ID rules, DND and regulator requirements in Kenya so your traffic stays clean and stays live.

Delivery you can see

Real-time delivery reports, per-message logs and analytics for every campaign and OTP you send into Kenya.

Banks & fintech

OTP, transaction alerts and fraud notifications for Kenya customers.

E-commerce

Order confirmations, delivery updates and win-back campaigns.

Health & NGOs

Appointment reminders and field alerts that reach rural Kenya.

Logistics

Dispatch, pickup and tracking messages to drivers and customers.

FAQ

SMS in Kenya, answered.

Everything about sending bulk SMS, OTP and API messages to Kenya networks.

How do I send bulk SMS in Kenya?

Create a free eSMS Africa account, top up, add your sender ID and send from the dashboard or the SMS API. We route directly to Safaricom, Airtel & Telkom in Kenya with delivery reports on every message.

Which mobile networks do you cover in Kenya?

We deliver to all major operators in Kenya: Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom.

How much does an SMS cost in Kenya?

Local A2P SMS in Kenya starts from KES 0.15 per message, with lower rates as your volume grows. See the pricing page for current basic, business and enterprise tiers.

Can I send OTP and 2FA codes in Kenya?

Yes. eSMS Verify generates, sends, rate-limits and checks one-time passcodes for Kenya numbers with your branded sender ID and templates - two API calls, no code state to manage.

Do you support SMPP in Kenya?

Yes. High-volume senders can bind over SMPP 3.4 for Kenya traffic with per-bind throughput, delivery receipts and a client portal. Request SMPP access from the dashboard.

Kenya guides