eSIM Kenya: Prepaid Data Plans
Kenya eSIM plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB; our top plan for Kenya alone is 10 GB for 30 days at $26.49 (RoamVault), the top multi-country one 10 GB at $29.99 (20 countries). 26 plans from 5 vetted providers on Airtel and Safaricom, hotspot on every plan.
Kenya eSIM at a glance
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Choose your travel eSIM and manage it in the MobiMatter app.
Networks used by Kenya eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Kenya?
The cheapest Kenya eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Kenya alone: $3.99 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. Prices come live from 5 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Kenya?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Kenya plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Kenya at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Kenya eSIMs use?
Kenya eSIMs on MobiMatter run on 2 networks: Airtel and Safaricom. Each plan names its network, so you can pick the one with better coverage where you are going.
Which eSIM is best for Kenya?
For Kenya alone, our top plan right now is 10 GB for 30 days at $26.49 from RoamVault. If Kenya is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 10 GB for 15 days at $29.99 from TSimTech, covering 20 countries.
How much data do I need for a week in Kenya?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Kenya plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $14.49.
Do Kenya eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
Kenya plans currently run on 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Kenya eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Kenya plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Kenya eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Kenya eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Kenya eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 26 plans from 5 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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