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Kenyan Businesses Face New WhatsApp Fees From October 1

Kenyan enterprises leveraging the WhatsApp Business Platform will experience an shift in operational expenses starting October 1, 2026, as Meta expands its per-message monetization model to include customer service communications. "From October 1, 2026, Meta will charge for utility messages sent in response to users within an open 24-hour customer service window.

Kenyan Businesses Face New WhatsApp Fees From October 1

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Kenyan enterprises leveraging the WhatsApp Business Platform will experience an shift in operational expenses starting October 1, 2026, as Meta expands its per-message monetization model to include customer...

"From October 1, 2026, Meta will charge for utility messages sent in response to users within an open 24-hour customer service window.

These messages have not been charged for since July 1, 2025," the company said in a

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Kenyan enterprises leveraging the WhatsApp Business Platform will experience an shift in operational expenses starting October 1, 2026, as Meta expands its per-message monetization model to include customer service communications. "From October 1, 2026, Meta will charge for utility messages sent in response to users within an open 24-hour customer service window. These messages have not been charged for since July 1, 2025," the company said in a

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  • The policy update introduces charges for previously fee-free responses delivered within the standard 24-hour customer support window, directly affecting large-scale enterprise workflows such as order...

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