Run polls, competitions and audience votes that anyone in Kenya can join from a basic phone. With Connect Media, participants vote by sending an SMS or dialling a USSD menu, and every vote lands in your system in real time.
Ways to collect votes
- SMS keyword voting — participants text a keyword or contestant number; two-way SMS delivers each vote to your system and can send an instant confirmation back
- USSD voting — participants dial a code and pick from an on-screen menu, which reduces spelling mistakes and invalid votes. See USSD integration
- Voice voting — callers press a key to vote through an IVR menu, useful for radio and TV audiences
Where it’s used
TV and radio talent shows, award ceremonies, church and SACCO elections, customer satisfaction polls, and live event audience questions. Any situation where you need a large group to respond quickly, without downloading an app.
Keeping results trustworthy
Every incoming vote arrives with the sender’s number and a timestamp, so your system can apply your own rules — one vote per number, voting windows, or weighted categories — and keep a full audit trail. Confirmation messages tell voters their vote counted, which cuts down on repeat attempts and disputes.
Handling traffic spikes
Votes arrive in bursts, especially when a presenter reads out the number on air. Connect Media’s peak-load routing is built to absorb those spikes, and delivery receipts let you confirm every confirmation message was delivered.
Get started
Read the developer documentation for the two-way inbox endpoints, create an account, or call +254 707 339 945 to plan a voting campaign.
Frequently asked questions
How do people vote?
By sending an SMS keyword or number, dialling a USSD menu, or pressing a key during an IVR call.
Can we limit voting to one vote per number?
Yes. Each vote arrives with the sender number and a timestamp, so your system can enforce one vote per number or any other rule.
Can voters get a confirmation?
Yes. An automatic SMS confirmation can be sent back to each voter.