Kenya eSIM for 7 days
$6.89
3 GB, valid 15 days on Safaricom 4G. Enough for maps, rides, messages and photos for a week.
Choose 7 daysYour install link arrives the moment you pay, on screen and by email. Track your data in the free NUM app. If we can’t issue it, you get a full refund.
The short answer
The best eSIM for Kenya is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $10.19, as of 4 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $0.89 on 4 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Safaricom 4G |
| 7 days | 3 GB, 15 days, $6.89 |
| 14 days | 5 GB, 30 days, $10.19 |
| 30 days | 10 GB, 30 days, $17.09 |
| 45+ days | 20 GB, 90 days, $72.59 (regional plan, 127 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
How it works
Pick your trip
Choose 7, 14 or 30 days. The shop picks the data for how you use your phone, and shows the networks.
Pay in seconds
Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Your install link arrives the moment you pay, and by email too. No account needed.
Install, then land online
Install at home on wifi with one tap, switch it on as the plane lands, and you’re online walking off. Your home number stays on for calls and codes.
Kenya eSIM for 7, 14 and 30 days
Kenya eSIM for 14 days
$10.19
5 GB, valid 30 days on Safaricom 4G. Room for social, photos and a few video calls over two weeks.
Choose 14 daysKenya eSIM for 30 days
$17.09
10 GB, valid 30 days on Safaricom 4G. A month of everyday use, with some streaming and hotspot.
Choose 30 daysKenya eSIM for longer trips
$72.59
20 GB, valid 90 days, a regional plan covering 127 countries. For long stays, remote work and heavy use.
Choose longer tripsNUM’s pick for each trip length on 4 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Kenya data plans and prices
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB | 7 days | Safaricom 4G | $0.89 | $9.11 |
| 500 MB | 7 days | Safaricom 4G | $2.09 | $4.28 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | Safaricom 4G | $3.49 | $3.49 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Safaricom 4G | $6.89 | $2.30 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | Safaricom 4G | $7.19 | $2.40 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | Safaricom 4G | $10.19 | $2.04 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | Safaricom 4G | $17.09 | $1.71 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | Safaricom 4G | $32.29 | $1.61 |
10 plans in the shop on 4 Nov 2026; 8 shown, least money first. See every plan and today’s prices.
How much data do you need in Kenya?
| How you use it | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps and messages | 1.4 GB | 2.8 GB | 6 GB |
| Plus social | 2.8 GB | 5.6 GB | 12 GB |
| Lots of video | 11 GB | 21 GB | 45 GB |
Coverage in Kenya: what to know
A 2024 Communications Authority report scored Safaricom 88.1%, Airtel 83.3% and Telkom 67.6%, and over 30 counties missed the quality benchmark, including Mombasa and Kilifi. Safaricom is the strongest pick.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: eastleighvoice.co.ke. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Kenya eSIM by city
Kenya coverage, place by place
| Nairobi | A guide reports blanket 4G from Safaricom and Airtel in Nairobi, with the airport well covered; offline maps help during heavy traffic. |
|---|---|
| Mombasa | County flagged for poor network quality. |
| Maasai Mara | Reception reportedly varies between gates, lodges, valleys and game-drive areas, and some parts of the reserve may have no usable signal. Safaricom is the network to check first. |
| Diani | A travel guide says most Diani hotels offer Wi-Fi at least at reception, with quality varying by property; a local Safaricom or Airtel SIM is suggested for rooms and the beach. |
From network data, travel guides and traveler reports, checked 3 Nov 2026. Signal changes, so treat these as a guide.
Online as you land in Kenya
Switch it on as the plane lands at any of these and you’re online walking off:
Planning Kenya
One eSIM for Africa
Crossing borders? A regional plan covers this country and its neighbours on one eSIM. Each plan says how many countries it covers.
Nearby destinations
eSIMs for other trips
Questions people ask about a Kenya eSIM
What is the best eSIM for Kenya?
The one that fits your trip and runs on Kenya’s main networks (Safaricom 4G). For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 10 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.
How much does an eSIM for Kenya cost?
On 4 Nov 2026, plans started at $0.89 and went up to $72.59 for the biggest. NUM’s 7-day pick was 3 GB for $6.89, the 14-day pick 5 GB for $10.19 and the 30-day pick 10 GB for $17.09. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
How much data do I need for Kenya?
As an estimate: maps and messages use about 0.2 GB a day, adding social feeds about 0.4 GB, and video calls or streaming 1.5 GB or more. So a week of everyday use is about 3 GB, two weeks about 5 GB, and a month 10 GB or more.
Is there an unlimited eSIM for Kenya?
Not on 4 Nov 2026. The plans for Kenya have a set amount of data; you can add more to the same eSIM from your order page if you run low.
Is an eSIM better than roaming in Kenya?
For data, usually yes: a travel eSIM is prepaid, so there is no bill afterwards, and you choose the amount before you go. Your home carrier’s roaming can still be handy for calls and texts; keep your home line on for those and turn its data roaming off.
Should I get a local SIM card in Kenya instead?
A local SIM can give you a local number, but you queue for it after you land and swap out your home SIM. An eSIM installs before you fly, works as the plane lands, and leaves your home SIM in place for calls and bank codes.
Does a Kenya eSIM work everywhere in the country?
It works wherever Kenya’s networks (Safaricom 4G) reach. Cities and main roads are well covered; remote islands, mountains and parks can have weak or no signal, so download offline maps before you go.
Will my Kenya eSIM work in neighbouring countries?
A Kenya plan works in Kenya only. For several countries, a Africa regional plan covers them on one eSIM; each plan lists the countries it covers.
When do the days start counting?
Install it at home on wifi; switch the line on when you land. Each plan in the shop says when its validity starts, so check that before you pay if you are installing well ahead.
Can I use it as a hotspot?
Hotspot works on most plans, so one eSIM can get a laptop or a travel partner online too.
Will I be online when I land?
Install the eSIM at home on wifi, then switch the line on as the plane lands at Nairobi (NBO), Eldoret (EDL), Kisumu (KIS). You are online walking off the plane, with no SIM counter and no airport wifi.
Which network works well in Kenya?
A 2024 Communications Authority report scored Safaricom 88.1%, Airtel 83.3% and Telkom 67.6%, and over 30 counties missed the quality benchmark, including Mombasa and Kilifi. Safaricom is the strongest pick.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
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Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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