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Bulk SMS, USSD & automation guides
Practical guides for Kenyan businesses, SACCOs and developers: Sender ID registration, bulk SMS pricing, USSD codes and the software that ties them together.
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Transactional vs Promotional SMS in Kenya: Rules, Examples and How to Choose
The difference between transactional and promotional bulk SMS in Kenya: definitions, consent and opt-out rules, side-by-side examples and how to choose the right type.
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Bulk SMS Not Delivered? Delivery Reports and 7 Failure Reasons Explained (Kenya)
What every bulk SMS delivery status means, the seven most common reasons messages fail in Kenya, and practical fixes to improve your delivery rate.
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OTP SMS in Kenya: How to Send Verification Codes with an SMS API
Send one-time passwords by SMS in Kenya: a working Python example, how to generate, store and check codes securely, good OTP messages, costs and what to do when a code doesn't arrive.
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How to Send Bulk SMS from Excel in Kenya (Personalised with Names and Balances)
Turn your Excel list into a personalised SMS campaign: how to prepare the sheet, upload it, and give every person their own name, balance or due date in one send.
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Bulk SMS for SACCOs in Kenya: 9 Messages, Templates and Costs (2026)
Bulk SMS for Kenyan SACCOs: nine ready-to-use templates for contribution receipts, loan reminders and AGM notices, personalising messages from Excel, real monthly costs and the rules to follow.
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Safaricom Bulk SMS Pricing 2026: Tariff, Minimum Bundles and Cheaper Options
Safaricom's bulk SMS tariff explained: price per SMS by bundle, the KES 26,500 minimum, 60-day expiry, and a volume-by-volume comparison with buying Safaricom SMS through a provider.
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