Local name
Kenya
ISO-2
KE
ISO-3
KEN
Calling code
+254
MCC
639
Region
KE - Kenya

Messaging features in Kenya

The messaging service features are based on the destination and type of message you’re sending, check out the supported message types and available capabilities in Kenya below.

  • OTP SMS
    One-time passcode/2FA verifications
  • Transactional SMS
    Alerts, notifications, and reminders
  • Promotional SMS
    Marketing or advertising messages
  • Omnichannel 2FA
    Integrate seamless authentication
  • WhatsApp Messaging
    Ensure deliverability via WhatsApp

In-Depth SMS pricing for Kenya

The tables below contain all SMS pricing for the local carriers in Kenya. The price to send an SMS may vary based on the carrier to which the message is being sent.

CarrierMCC
Mobile Country Code
MNC
Mobile Network Code
HNI
Home Network Identity, the combination of MCC and MNC, also known as PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network) or MCCMNC
Transactional SMSPromotional SMS
Safaricom
6390263902$0.0740$0.0740
Airtel
6390363903$0.0740$0.0740
Telkom
6390763907$0.0740$0.0740
Faiba 4G
639--$0.0740$0.0740
yu
639--$0.0740$0.0740
Mobile Pay
639--$0.0740$0.0740
Homeland Media
639--$0.0740$0.0740
Finserve Africa
639--$0.0740$0.0740
Wetribe
639--$0.0740$0.0740
Jambo Telecoms
639--$0.0740$0.0740
Other
639--$0.0740$0.0740