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Kenya eSIM

Q: Do I get 5G in Kenya?

Yes — your Kenya eSIM uses 5G wherever the local networks offer it and falls back to 4G/LTE elsewhere, so you get the same speeds as a local SIM on the same towers.

Q: How much does a Kenya eSIM cost?

Kenya plans start from $1.00, with 7 plans to choose from. You pay once — no contract and no auto-renew.

Q: How long is a Kenya eSIM valid?

Kenya plans run from 7 to 30 days. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network, not when you buy it.

Q: Where does my Kenya eSIM's internet connection come from?

Some Kenya plans route their internet breakout through Israel — the point where traffic leaves the private network. It doesn't change your coverage or speed in Kenya, but a few websites may occasionally treat you as browsing from there.

Q: How long do I have to activate my Kenya eSIM?

You can buy now and activate later: install and start your Kenya eSIM within 180 days of purchase. Your plan's validity only begins once the eSIM first connects.

Q: Can one eSIM cover Kenya and nearby countries?

Yes — our regional and global eSIMs cover Kenya alongside neighbouring countries on a single plan, so you don't swap eSIMs at the border.

Q: What is an eSIM and how is it different?

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of swapping a plastic card, you scan a QR code and a new data plan installs in seconds — your physical SIM stays in for calls and texts on your normal number.

Q: Will my phone work with an eSIM?

Almost every phone from the last few years supports eSIM — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and up, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. The quickest check is to look for an “Add eSIM” option in your settings, or an EID number under About.

Africa · tier-1 local partners, 4G / 5G where available · On Airtel and Safaricom · from $1.00

5G ready

30-day money-back guarantee

Choose your data plan

100 MB

7 days · $10.24/GB

$1.00

500 MB

7 days · $6.14/GB

$3.00

1 GB

7 days · $4.50/GB

$4.50

3 GB

30 days · $3.83/GB

$11.50

5 GBMost popular

30 days · $3.50/GB

$17.50

10 GB

30 days · $3.10/GB

$31.00

20 GB

30 days · $2.98/GB

$59.50

This plan's internet connection routes through Israel.

✓ Data-only eSIM

✓ Keep your number

✓ Top-up anytime

✓ Activate within 180 days of purchase

Not sure your phone supports eSIM? Check compatibility →

Order summary

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Kenya

5 GB · 30 days

✓ Instant eSIM — QR code emailed in seconds

✓ Keep your existing number (data-only eSIM)

✓ Tier-1 local networks · 4G / 5G where available

✓ No contract, no roaming bill surprises

30-day money-back guarantee

You pay$17.50

Taxes included

No hidden fees

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe ·

How your eSIM works

See setup steps →

Buy in seconds

Pick a plan and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives by email instantly.

Scan the QR code

Open your camera or settings and scan to install — no physical SIM, no swapping.

Connect on arrival

Turn the eSIM on when you land and you're online on a local network right away.

Mobile networks in Kenya

Your Kenya eSIM connects automatically to Kenya's major networks, switching to the strongest available signal — 4G/5G where available, with no roaming setup beyond turning the eSIM on.

Travelling beyond Kenya?

Regional & global eSIMs that also cover Kenya on one plan.

Global

One eSIM for the whole trip — premium tier-1 networks across the globe.

from $9.50View plans →

Africa · 29 countries

29 countries

One eSIM across 29 countries — no SIM swaps at the border.

Botswana

Burkina Faso

Central African Republic

Chad

Côte d’Ivoire

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from $11.50View plans →

Instant QR delivery

Your eSIM lands in your inbox the second you pay. Install before you fly.

Keep your number

Data-only eSIM — calls and texts stay on your normal SIM and number.

No roaming bills

One upfront price for the data you pick. Top up anytime, cancel nothing.

24/7 support

Real humans on chat day or night if anything doesn’t connect.

Questions about Kenya?

Everything you need to know before you buy.

Which mobile networks does the Kenya eSIM use?＋

Your Kenya eSIM roams onto tier-1 local partner networks, connecting automatically to the strongest available signal — with no roaming setup beyond turning the eSIM on.

Do I get 5G in Kenya?＋

How much does a Kenya eSIM cost?＋

How long is a Kenya eSIM valid?＋

Where does my Kenya eSIM's internet connection come from?＋

How long do I have to activate my Kenya eSIM?＋

Can one eSIM cover Kenya and nearby countries?＋

What is an eSIM and how is it different?＋

Will my phone work with an eSIM?＋

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Kenya eSIM

Africa · tier-1 local partners, 4G / 5G where available · On Airtel and Safaricom · from $1.00

5G ready

30-day money-back guarantee

Choose your data plan

100 MB

7 days · $10.24/GB

$1.00

500 MB

7 days · $6.14/GB

$3.00

1 GB

7 days · $4.50/GB

$4.50

3 GB

30 days · $3.83/GB

$11.50

5 GBMost popular

30 days · $3.50/GB

$17.50

10 GB

30 days · $3.10/GB

$31.00

20 GB

30 days · $2.98/GB

$59.50

This plan's internet connection routes through Israel.

✓ Data-only eSIM

✓ Keep your number

✓ Top-up anytime

✓ Activate within 180 days of purchase

Not sure your phone supports eSIM? Check compatibility →

Order summary

🇰🇪

Kenya

5 GB · 30 days

✓ Instant eSIM — QR code emailed in seconds

✓ Keep your existing number (data-only eSIM)

✓ Tier-1 local networks · 4G / 5G where available

✓ No contract, no roaming bill surprises

30-day money-back guarantee

You pay$17.50

Taxes included

No hidden fees

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe ·

How your eSIM works

See setup steps →

Buy in seconds

Pick a plan and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives by email instantly.

Scan the QR code

Open your camera or settings and scan to install — no physical SIM, no swapping.

Connect on arrival

Turn the eSIM on when you land and you're online on a local network right away.

Mobile networks in Kenya

Your Kenya eSIM connects automatically to Kenya's major networks, switching to the strongest available signal — 4G/5G where available, with no roaming setup beyond turning the eSIM on.

Travelling beyond Kenya?

Regional & global eSIMs that also cover Kenya on one plan.

Global

One eSIM for the whole trip — premium tier-1 networks across the globe.

from $9.50View plans →

Africa · 29 countries

29 countries

One eSIM across 29 countries — no SIM swaps at the border.

Botswana

Burkina Faso

Central African Republic

Chad

Côte d’Ivoire

+24 more

from $11.50View plans →

Instant QR delivery

Your eSIM lands in your inbox the second you pay. Install before you fly.

Keep your number

Data-only eSIM — calls and texts stay on your normal SIM and number.

No roaming bills

One upfront price for the data you pick. Top up anytime, cancel nothing.

24/7 support

Real humans on chat day or night if anything doesn’t connect.

Questions about Kenya?

Everything you need to know before you buy.

Which mobile networks does the Kenya eSIM use?＋

Your Kenya eSIM roams onto tier-1 local partner networks, connecting automatically to the strongest available signal — with no roaming setup beyond turning the eSIM on.

Do I get 5G in Kenya?＋

How much does a Kenya eSIM cost?＋

How long is a Kenya eSIM valid?＋

Where does my Kenya eSIM's internet connection come from?＋

How long do I have to activate my Kenya eSIM?＋

Can one eSIM cover Kenya and nearby countries?＋

What is an eSIM and how is it different?＋

Will my phone work with an eSIM?＋