Live delivery across Kenya

Send SMSat Ksh 0.4per message.

Kenya's fastest bulk SMS platform. ReachSafaricom, Airtel & Telkomsubscribers in seconds — with branded sender ID, real-time delivery reports, and credits that never expire.

Ksh0.4per SMS
flat rate
99%
Delivery rate
<3s
Avg. delivery time
3
All networks
24/7
Local support
Inbox
UMOJA SACCO
Dear Jane, your loan repayment of Ksh 5,000 is due 25/03. Pay via M-Pesa Paybill 123456.
09:14 AM
NAIROBI ACADEMY
Parent, Term 2 fees of Ksh 32,000 due by 30th March. Contact bursar for assistance.
09:22 AM
You
FLASH SALE: 30% off all items TODAY only. Visit store or shop online. Code: SAVE30
Delivered to 4,820
CITY CLINIC
Reminder: Your appointment is tomorrow at 10:00 AM. Reply C to confirm or R to reschedule.
09:41 AM
99.1%
Delivery success rate
Sending now
12,480 SMS
dispatched in last 60s
Cost per SMS
Ksh 0.4
Flat · No contracts
Networks covered
SafaricomAirtelTelkom
No monthly feesCredits never expireM-Pesa top-up instantBranded sender ID — freeREST API includedReal-time delivery reportsSafaricom · Airtel · Telkom24/7 Nairobi-based supportNo monthly feesCredits never expireM-Pesa top-up instantBranded sender ID — freeREST API includedReal-time delivery reportsSafaricom · Airtel · Telkom24/7 Nairobi-based support

Why Q SMS

Everything you need to send at scale

No learning curve. No complicated setup. Just fast, affordable SMS that works.

Instant Delivery

Messages reach recipients within seconds on Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom — guaranteed.

Bulk Sending

Upload a CSV or paste your contact list and send thousands of messages in one click.

Branded Sender ID

Your recipients see your brand name — not a random number. Build trust with every message.

Real-time Reports

Track every message with live delivery receipts and campaign performance dashboards.

Developer API

REST API with full docs. Integrate SMS into any app or automate alerts, OTPs, and reminders.

Secure & Reliable

Enterprise-grade uptime. Your data is encrypted and protected at every step.

CA-compliant platform

Use Cases

Built for every sector in Kenya

Schools & Colleges

Fee reminders, exam alerts, parent updates, emergency notices — all in seconds.

SACCOs & Finance

Loan repayment reminders, transaction alerts, and member communications.

Healthcare

Appointment confirmations, lab results, health tips, and clinic updates.

Retail & E-commerce

Flash sale alerts, order updates, loyalty offers, and promotional blasts.

NGOs

Community outreach, beneficiary updates, fundraising campaigns, and field alerts.

Corporates

Internal notifications, HR updates, meeting reminders, and staff comms.

Logistics

Delivery notifications, tracking updates, driver alerts, and customer ETAs.

Your Industry

Any business that needs to reach people fast. Talk to us about your use case.

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Process

Up and running in minutes

1

Create Account

Sign up in seconds. No paperwork required.

2

Top Up via M-Pesa

Add credit instantly. Bank transfers also accepted.

3

Upload Contacts

Import a CSV list or use our API to pull contacts.

4

Send & Track

Hit send and monitor delivery live on your dashboard.

Messaging & Telecom Solutions

Powerful Messaging Infrastructure

Reliable APIs and telecom services that power communication across Kenya and beyond.

USSD Codes

From KES 1.5/session

Launch interactive USSD services for mobile users without internet access.

  • Dedicated USSD codes
  • Interactive USSD menus
  • Works on all mobile phones
  • Integration with backend APIs
  • Customer self-service automation
  • Mobile payments integration
  • Session management
  • Real-time analytics
  • Nationwide GSM coverage
  • Secure telecom connectivity
Get started today

Bulk SMS API

From KES 0.40/month

Reliable SMS API for sending transactional and promotional messages instantly.

  • Send SMS via REST API
  • High delivery rates across Kenya
  • Real-time delivery reports
  • Sender ID support
  • OTP & authentication SMS
  • Marketing campaign messaging
  • Developer friendly documentation
  • Secure HTTPS endpoints
  • Scalable infrastructure
  • Easy integration with websites & apps
Get started today

SMS ShortCodes

Custom Pricing/month

Powerful SMS ShortCodes for large-scale messaging and two-way communication.

  • Dedicated shortcodes
  • Two-way SMS messaging
  • Premium SMS billing
  • Voting and polling campaigns
  • Automated keyword responses
  • High throughput messaging
  • Subscriber management
  • Marketing campaign tools
  • Enterprise-grade reliability
  • 24/7 monitoring and support
Get started today

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What our Customers say About Us

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"We send fee reminders to over 800 parents every term. Q SMS is fast, affordable, and never lets us down. The M-Pesa top-up is very convenient."

Grace M.

Founder

"Our SACCO uses Q SMS for loan reminders. Defaults dropped significantly after we started sending monthly SMS alerts. The delivery rate is excellent."

Daniel K.

Owner

FAQ

Common Questions

Do my SMS credits expire?+

No. Credits you purchase never expire. Use them at your own pace — whether you send today or in six months, your balance stays intact.

Which networks does Q SMS support?+

We support all three major Kenyan mobile networks: Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom. Your messages reach every subscriber across Kenya.

How do I pay / top up my account?+

We accept M-Pesa (instant top-up) and bank transfers. Credits reflect in your account immediately after payment confirmation.

Is there an API I can integrate into my software?+

Yes. We provide a REST API with full documentation, supporting automated sending, OTPs, and delivery status webhooks. Ideal for developers and enterprises.

Can I send personalized messages?+

Absolutely. Use our mail-merge feature to insert names, balances, or any custom field. For example: "Dear Jane, your loan balance is Ksh 30,445."

How fast does delivery happen?+

90% of messages are delivered within 3 seconds of sending. We maintain direct connectivity with Kenyan mobile operators for maximum speed.

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