On the recordRead 11 Oct 202615 facts
Celcom Africa SMS API
Westpark Suites, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Plans and prices
Kenya SMS
€0.01usage-based
Pay as you go · SMS credits never expire
Read 11 Oct 2026 · celcomafrica.com
On the record
- API access
- API access has no call fees; customers pay for SMS credits used.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Coverage
- Celcom says its SMS gateway serves more than 50 African markets through carrier connections.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Developer tools
- The API uses REST and JSON, and the developer page provides PHP, Python, and Node.js examples.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Endpoints
- The documentation includes endpoints for SMS, OTP, bulk SMS, delivery reports, and balance checks.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Free testing
- A free account and complimentary SMS credits are available for testing.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Integration limitation
- The integrations page says SMS is supported through Zapier, while WhatsApp trigger availability is expanding.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, and webhooks.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Reliability
- The SMS gateway page states a 99.9% uptime SLA and redundant carrier routing by country.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- SMS messages can be scheduled using the optional timeToSend parameter.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Celcom says API traffic is encrypted in transit and data handling aligns with Kenya's DPA 2019, Nigeria's NDPR, and South Africa's POPIA.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Celcom says its Nairobi team provides 24/7 phone, email, and chat support, with dedicated account managers for enterprise customers.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- The SMS REST API sends bulk messages and provides delivery reports and account balance queries.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Celcom says it serves organisations including SMEs, enterprises, banks, fintechs, government agencies, healthcare providers, and NGOs.celcomafrica.com · read 11 Oct 2026
