Bulk SMS provider in Kenya
A bulk SMS provider in Kenya with a team you can actually call
Brilio Technologies is a Kenyan bulk SMS provider based in Mombasa. We register your Sender ID on every network, deliver your messages to Safaricom, Airtel and the rest, show you a delivery report for every number and pick up the phone when something needs fixing.
What you get with Brilio as your bulk SMS provider
Choosing a bulk SMS provider is choosing who stands between your business and your customers' phones. Here is what every Brilio account includes, whether you send 500 messages a month or 5 million.
Sender ID, handled
We prepare and submit your Sender ID to each network, follow it up and tell you when it is live.
Every Kenyan network
One account reaches Safaricom, Airtel and the other networks, so no customer is left out.
Delivery you can prove
A delivery report for every number, not just an average, so you know who received each message.
M-Pesa top-ups
Load credit from the portal with M-Pesa whenever you need it. No monthly subscription for sending.
Campaign tools
Contact groups, CSV uploads, scheduled and recurring promotional campaigns in one portal.
An API developers like
REST SMS API, sandbox keys that never send or charge, and clear documentation.
How Brilio compares with other bulk SMS providers
Most businesses in Kenya end up choosing between a low-cost local reseller, an international SMS platform, or a full-service local provider. Here is how they usually differ.
| What you need | Brilio Technologies | Typical low-cost reseller | International SMS platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyan Sender ID registration | Handled for you on every network | Sometimes, often extra | Usually do-it-yourself |
| Prices | Published in KES, per network | Low headline, hidden fees | Priced in USD |
| Payment | M-Pesa top-up | M-Pesa | Card only |
| Delivery reports | Per number, per message | Often a summary only | Per number |
| SMS API with sandbox | Yes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Support | Local team in Mombasa, by phone | Varies | Tickets, other time zones |
| USSD & custom software | Same team, same account | Rarely | No |
Comparing providers yourself? Use our 10-point checklist for choosing a bulk SMS provider in Kenya.
Switching to Brilio from another provider
Moving providers does not mean going quiet. Keep sending on your current provider while we set you up:
- Create your free accountSign up in the portal and top up with M-Pesa.
- Re-register your Sender ID with usSender IDs are registered per provider. Send us an authorisation letter for the same name and we submit it to each network.
- Import your contactsUpload your lists as CSV and save them as reusable contact groups.
- Connect your systemsPoint your software at the Brilio SMS API and test with a sandbox key first.
- Go liveOnce your Sender ID is approved on our side, switch over. Your customers see the same name, with no gap.
Bulk SMS prices
You pay per SMS in Kenya shillings, with lower rates as your volume grows, and a one-off Sender ID fee per network. No monthly subscription for sending.
Bulk SMS Rates
| TELCO | STARTER KES 0 – 19,999 | GROWTH KES 20,000 – 99,999 | BUSINESS KES 100,000 – 399,999 | ENTERPRISE KES 400,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | KES 0.80 | KES 0.60 | KES 0.50 | KES 0.40 |
| Airtel | KES 0.80 | KES 0.80 | KES 0.70 | KES 0.60 |
Sender ID fees and the full rate card: bulk SMS in Kenya and pricing.
Who we work with
SACCOs and microfinance institutions sending contribution receipts and loan reminders. Schools sending fee balances and results. Fintechs and lenders sending OTPs and M-Pesa confirmations through our API. Retailers, churches, NGOs, hospitals and property managers keeping thousands of people informed. And developers building SMS into their own products, backed by our USSD and custom software team when they need more.
Bulk SMS provider: frequently asked questions
What does a bulk SMS provider in Kenya do?
A bulk SMS provider connects your business to the Kenyan mobile networks so you can send one message to thousands of numbers from your own Sender ID. It registers the Sender ID with each network, routes your messages, reports delivery for every number and gives you a portal and an API to send from.
Can I move my existing Sender ID to Brilio?
Yes. A Sender ID is registered per provider, so we register the same name for you with a new authorisation letter. Keep sending through your current provider until it is approved on our side, so your customers never see a gap.
How fast can I start sending?
Your account is ready as soon as you sign up and top up with M-Pesa. A new Sender ID usually takes one to two weeks to be approved across the networks.
Do you charge a monthly fee?
No. There is no monthly subscription for sending bulk SMS: you pay per SMS, from KES 0.40, plus a one-off Sender ID fee per network.
Which networks do you deliver to?
Safaricom, Airtel and the other Kenyan mobile networks, with a delivery report for every number.
Do you support developers?
Yes. The Brilio SMS API is a REST API with API keys from your portal, sandbox keys for testing without sending or paying, contact groups and CSV sends, and documentation with examples.
Where is Brilio Technologies based?
In Mombasa, Kenya. You can reach our team on +254 799 043 853 or info@briliotechnologies.com.
Guides for choosing and using bulk SMS
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SMS
Bulk SMS Prices in Kenya (2026): Cost per SMS, Sender ID and Real Budgets
What bulk SMS really costs in Kenya in 2026: price per SMS by network and volume, Sender ID fees, Safaricom's direct tariff compared, and monthly budgets for a school, a SACCO and a fintech.
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Bulk SMS Provider in Kenya: How to Choose the Right One (2026 Guide)
What a bulk SMS provider in Kenya does, what really drives the cost per SMS, and a 10-point checklist for choosing one, for SACCOs, schools, shops and developers.
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USSD
USSD and Bulk SMS in Kenya: How to Use Them Together
USSD lets customers act, SMS confirms it and brings them back. How Kenyan lenders, SACCOs, schools and retailers combine the two, with five flows you can copy.
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Make Brilio your bulk SMS provider
Open a free account in minutes, or call +254 799 043 853 and we will walk you through Sender ID registration and your first campaign.
