Routes live across all Kenyan networks

Send branded SMS that actually gets opened.

JBIN SMS is the easiest way for Kenyan schools, clinics, churches and businesses to send official messages — results, fees, appointments, sermons and offers — straight from one calm dashboard.

98%
Delivery rate
<3s
Avg. send time
1.2M+
Messages routed
9:41 Safaricom
Messages
  • JBIN_SCHOOL08:14

    Dear Parent, John scored A in Maths. Term 2 report ready on the portal.

  • JBIN_CLINIC08:14

    Reminder: Antenatal visit tomorrow 10:00am. Reply CANCEL to reschedule.

  • JBIN_SHOP08:15

    Flash sale today only — 20% off all items. Show this SMS at checkout.

847 sent to "Form 2 parents"

Trusted by teams across Kenya

Greenfield AcademyMwangaza ClinicRiverside PolytechnicUhuru SACCOJamii ChurchBidii TradersKifaru TechMama Mboga Co-opGreenfield AcademyMwangaza ClinicRiverside PolytechnicUhuru SACCOJamii ChurchBidii TradersKifaru TechMama Mboga Co-op
Features

Everything you need to message professionally.

Calm, fast tools that handle the messy parts of bulk SMS so you can focus on what to say.

Branded Sender ID

Recipients see your name — not a random number. Build trust, every message.

Smart Contact Groups

Organise by class, ward, department or custom tags. Send to the right people, fast.

Excel & Personalised SMS

Upload a spreadsheet, drop in {name} or {balance}, and every message goes out personal.

Outbox & Analytics

See delivery, failures and cost per send. Clean reports your accountant will love.

M-Pesa Top-ups

Instant STK push, card and bank top-ups. Auto-receipt straight to your email.

Developer-first API

Send SMS or check balance with a single REST call. SDK snippets included.

Built for

One tool. Many missions.

Whether you're sending exam results to 800 parents or a Sunday reminder to 12,000 members — JBIN SMS scales with you.

Schools
Results, fees, attendance
Clinics
Appointment reminders
Churches
Service & event alerts
SACCOs
Loan & dividend notices
Retail
Promos & flash sales
Logistics
Order & delivery updates
Events
RSVPs & confirmations
Government
Civic announcements
How it works

From signup to sent in under 5 minutes.

  1. 01

    Create your account

    Sign up in 60 seconds, request your sender ID, and you're in the dashboard.

  2. 02

    Add recipients

    Upload an Excel sheet or paste a list. Build groups by class, ward or tag.

  3. 03

    Send & track

    Compose, schedule or fire instantly. Watch deliveries land in real-time.

Developers

A REST API that just works.

Integrate JBIN SMS into your ERP, school system, or app with one HTTP call. Clear errors, idempotent sends and webhooks for delivery reports.

  • JSON in, JSON out — predictable and typed
  • Token-based auth scoped per project
  • Webhooks for delivery, failure, and replies
  • 99.9% uptime SLA on production tier
POST /v1/messages
curl https://api.jbin.co.ke/v1/messages \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_***" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "sender":  "JBIN_SCHOOL",
    "to":      ["+2547xxxxxx12", "+2547xxxxxx34"],
    "message": "Hi {name}, your fees balance is KES {balance}.",
    "vars": [
      { "name": "Asha",  "balance": "3,500" },
      { "name": "Brian", "balance": "0"     }
    ]
  }'
→ 202 Accepted · batch_id: msg_8f3a... · queued: 2
Pricing

Honest pricing. No surprises.

Pay only for messages that leave the gateway. Free dashboard, free top-ups, free support.

Starter

KES 0.60per SMS

Pay-as-you-go. Perfect for small schools, clinics and shops.

  • Sender ID branding
  • Excel uploads
  • 1 user seat
  • Email support
Start free
Most popular

Growth

KES 0.45per SMS

For organisations sending 10,000+ messages a month.

  • Everything in Starter
  • 5 user seats
  • API access
  • Priority routing
  • WhatsApp support
Talk to sales

Scale

Customvolume rate

Enterprise SLAs, dedicated routes and account management.

  • Dedicated short codes
  • Unlimited seats
  • Webhooks & SSO
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
Contact us
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How long does sender-ID approval take?+

Usually 24–48 hours once you submit your business or institution registration. We handle the carrier paperwork — you just upload one PDF.

Do you support M-Pesa top-ups?+

Yes. STK push, paybill, card and bank transfers. Receipts are auto-emailed and credits land in your wallet in seconds.

Can I personalise messages with names or balances?+

Absolutely. Use {name}, {balance}, {date} or any custom variable from your Excel sheet — each recipient gets their own copy.

Is there an API for my school system or app?+

Yes. A clean REST API with delivery webhooks, scoped tokens and SDK snippets in PHP, Node, Python and Laravel.

Which networks are supported?+

All Kenyan networks — Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom — plus regional routes for Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda on request.

Your next message could land in 0.8 seconds.

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