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Bulk SMS to Kenya
Send bulk SMS to Kenya from £0.0180/segment. Direct carrier routes · Real-time DLR · API & SMPP
Rate per Segment
£0.0180
Networks Covered
3
Dial Code
+254
Region
Africa
Network Coverage in Kenya
| Network | Rate / Segment | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | £0.0180 | Direct Route |
| Airtel Kenya | £0.0190 | Direct Route |
| Telkom Kenya | £0.0180 | Direct Route |
Encoding Support
GSM-7 Encoding
- • 160 characters per segment
- • Standard Latin alphabet + digits
- • Extended chars: [, ], {, }, \, ^, ~, |, €
- • Lowest cost per message
UCS-2 Encoding
- • 70 characters per segment
- • Full Unicode support
- • Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, emoji
- • Auto-detected from message content
Encoding is automatically selected based on message content. Our API handles this transparently. See our SMS Encoding Guide for details.
Volume Pricing for Kenya
| Monthly Volume | Rate / Segment | Monthly Cost | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 msgs | £0.01800 | £18.00 | — |
| 10,000 msgs | £0.01710 | £171.00 | 5% |
| 50,000 msgs | £0.01620 | £810.00 | 10% |
| 100,000 msgs | £0.01575 | £1575.00 | 13% |
| 500,000 msgs | £0.01530 | £7650.00 | 15% |
All prices per SMS segment. Custom enterprise pricing available for 1M+ messages. Contact us for a quote.
Delivery Information
Direct Safaricom and Airtel routes. Excellent M-Pesa integration via SMS. Real-time DLR with high delivery rates.
Compliance & Regulations
Regulatory Notes for Kenya
Data Protection Act 2019 (Kenya) and CA (Communications Authority of Kenya) regulations apply. Consent required for marketing SMS; opt-out must be provided.
For full UK compliance guidance, see our SMS Regulations guide. We also offer compliance consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send SMS to Kenya?
SMS to Kenya starts from £0.0180 per segment. Volume discounts available — send 100,000+ messages for as little as £0.01575 per segment.
What encoding is supported for SMS to Kenya?
GSM-7 encoding allows 160 characters per segment for standard Latin text. UCS-2 encoding supports full Unicode (70 chars/segment) for Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, and emoji. Encoding is auto-detected by our API.
Which networks in Kenya do you cover?
We have direct routes to Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya with real-time delivery reports (DLR) on all networks.
How do I send bulk SMS to Kenya?
Sign up at BulkSMSRates, add credit, and send via REST API or SMPP gateway using the +254 country code. No contracts, pay as you go.
Do you provide delivery reports for Kenya?
Yes. Real-time DLR callbacks delivered to your webhook URL within seconds of delivery. Available via both REST API and SMPP.
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