The messaging platform built for Tanzania

Direct connections to every Tanzanian MNO, TCRA compliance out of the box, and APIs that developers actually enjoy using. Everything you need to reach your customers -- in one platform.

99.9% uptime4 MNO connections255+ businesses

Everything you need in one platform

Stop stitching together multiple vendors. Sakura SMS gives you SMS, WhatsApp, verification, campaigns, and analytics -- all from a single dashboard and API.

SMS API

Send transactional and promotional messages across all Tanzanian MNOs with a single API call.

WhatsApp API

Reach customers on WhatsApp Business with rich media, templates, and interactive messages.

Verify

One-time passwords with automatic channel fallback from SMS to WhatsApp to voice.

Inbox

Unified inbox for two-way conversations across SMS and WhatsApp in a single dashboard.

Campaigns

Bulk messaging with audience segmentation, scheduling, personalization, and opt-out management.

Analytics

Real-time delivery reports, engagement metrics, conversion tracking, and cost breakdowns.

Why choose us

Six reasons businesses choose Sakura SMS

We built the platform we wished existed when we were integrating with Tanzanian MNOs ourselves.

Local MNO Connections

Direct SMPP connections to Vodacom, Tigo, Airtel, and Halotel. No international routing, no middlemen, no added latency.

TCRA Compliance Built-In

Sender ID registration, time-of-day restrictions, opt-out handling, and content filtering are all handled automatically.

Pay-As-You-Go

No monthly minimums or long-term contracts. Pay only for the messages you send, with volume discounts that grow with you.

Developer-First

RESTful APIs, SDKs for every major language, comprehensive docs, and code samples. Send your first message in under five minutes.

Real-Time Analytics

Track delivery, engagement, and costs in real time. Export reports, set alerts, and monitor performance from your dashboard.

24/7 Support

Local support team based in Dar es Salaam. Reach us via WhatsApp, email, or phone any time of day or night.

Customer stories

Trusted by leading Tanzanian businesses

See how companies across industries use Sakura SMS to reach their customers.

CB
CoopBank
99.2%Delivery rate
70%Fewer complaints
Sakura SMS transformed our customer communication. We moved from manual processes to fully automated transaction alerts and OTP delivery. Delivery rates went from 89% to 99.2%.
AT
Alice Trendy's
3xRepeat purchases
98%Open rate
Our order confirmation and delivery notification SMS messages have a 98% open rate. Customers trust SMS more than email, and Sakura SMS makes it effortless to send at scale.
RS
RCS Solutions
40%Fewer no-shows
2 daysIntegration time
Appointment reminders via SMS reduced our no-show rate by 40%. The API was straightforward to integrate with our management system in just two days.

Ready to start messaging?

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