Sender ID registration in Kenya
Alphanumeric Sender IDs must be registered with each network before traffic is delivered. We handle the submissions for you.
Requirements by network
| Network | Registration | Setup fee | Recurring fee | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | Required | USD 100 | None | 21 business days |
| Jamii Telecommunications Limited | Required | USD 100 | None | 21 business days |
| Safaricom Ltd | Required | USD 100 | None | 21 business days |
| Telkom Kenya Ltd (Orange) | Required | USD 100 | None | 21 business days |
Documents required
- Certificate of Incorporation / business registration
- KRA PIN certificate
- signed authorisation letter on letterhead naming the SID
- trademark certificate if SID is a product/brand name
- 2-3 sample messages + traffic type. Gaming: BCLB licence. International: Certificate of Incorporation + use case & website.
Register your Sender ID
Send us your documents once and we submit to all 4 networks in parallel.
Start registrationLast verified 23 October 2026