Utafiti Bulk SMS
Bulk SMS in Kenya, sent under your own name
A simple, low cost way to reach many people at once. Use it for alerts, reminders, marketing and day to day communication with staff and customers.
Features
Everything you need to send with confidence
Your brand as sender
Send from an alphanumeric sender ID of up to 11 characters, for example UTAFITI.
Personalised messages
Merge names and balances into each message from a spreadsheet.
All Kenyan networks
Reach any number on any Kenyan network.
Contacts and groups
Import contacts from Excel or CSV and manage them in groups.
Scheduling
Prepare a campaign now and send it at the right time.
Delivery reports
See what was delivered, with history and campaign reports.
Usage alerts
Get warned before your bundle runs out.
Developer API
Connect your own software or ERP to send alerts and receipts automatically.
Why SMS
Reach people where they already are
Almost everyone reads a text message within minutes. That makes SMS the fastest way to remind, confirm and inform.
- Fee and rent reminders that get paid sooner
- Appointment and delivery confirmations
- Promotions sent from a sender name people recognise
- Staff and member notices in one click
Pricing
Prepaid bundles, no hidden costs
Pay in advance and the more you buy, the less each SMS costs. Prices include VAT.
| Bundle size | Cost per SMS |
|---|---|
| Up to 5,000 SMS | KES 1.50 |
| 5,001 to 20,000 SMS | KES 1.00 |
| Over 20,000 SMS | KES 0.80 |
- One-off sender ID set-up: KES 12,499
- No access fees
- Each SMS is up to 160 characters, spaces included
- Longer messages are sent as multiple parts
Indicative figure for the bundle only. A one-off sender ID set-up fee of KES 12,499 applies to a new account.
Who uses it
Made for organisations of every kind
Ready to send your first campaign?
We set up your sender ID and account, and you can start sending the same day it is approved.