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Kenya eSIM

Plans from US$0.90 · instant delivery · activates when you land

An eSIM for Kenya from SimKit costs US$0.90–US$54.15 (from 100 MB / 7 days up to 20 GB / 30 days). Plans run on Safaricom. You install it with a tap, usually under two minutes, with no physical SIM to swap, and can top up if you run low.

Prices checked November 2, 2026.

Kenya eSIM data plans

  • 3GBLight

    15 days · 3G/4G · Top-up

    Maps, messages and browsing

    US$9.28

    US$3.09 per GB

    Buy
  • 10GBRecommended

    30 days · 3G/4G · Top-up

    Comfortable for most trips

    US$28.24

    US$2.82 per GB

    Buy
  • 20GBHeavy

    30 days · 3G/4G · Top-up

    Streaming, hotspot, long stays

    US$54.15

    US$2.71 per GB

    Buy

Tap a data amount for full plan details. Prices update hourly. You’re charged the exact amount shown at checkout.

No risk in buying early. Your plan activates when it first connects in Kenya, not when you pay, so you can buy the moment you book your trip. Delivered instantly and installed with a tap, with secure checkout by Stripe. If you can’t get connected, we’ll help you fix it or refund you.

Visiting more countries?

The Africa (21 countries) eSIM covers Kenya and 20 more destinations. One plan, no swapping at borders.

10 GB · 30 days

US$5.82 per GB · our pick of the Africa (21 countries) plans

US$58.23Buy

Instant delivery

Your eSIM is ready the moment you pay. Tap to install before you fly.

Keep your number

The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM. No swapping, no roaming bills.

Top up anytime

Running low mid-trip? Add data to the same eSIM in a couple of taps, right from your account. No app needed.

SimKit offers 8 Kenya eSIMs, from 100 MB up to 20 GB of data, valid for 7–30 days. Every plan is delivered instantly, installs with a tap, and activates when you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an eSIM for Kenya cost?

Kenya eSIM plans from SimKit range from US$0.90 to US$54.15 depending on how much data and how many days you need. The entry plan is 100 MB for 7 days at US$0.90.

Which Kenya eSIM plan is the best value?

Per gigabyte, the best value is the 20 GB plan for 30 days at US$54.15, which works out at about US$2.71 per GB. A plan you only half use is not a bargain, though, so size it to your trip. Every plan here supports top-ups, so it is safe to start smaller and add data if you run low.

Which networks do Kenya eSIMs use?

SimKit Kenya eSIMs connect to Safaricom. You get the same coverage as a local SIM without swapping anything physical.

Can I use one eSIM for Kenya and other countries on the same trip?

Yes. The Africa (21 countries) eSIM covers Kenya and 20 more destinations on a single plan, switching to a partner network at each border with nothing to reinstall. For Kenya alone, the single-country plans on this page are cheaper per GB.

Is the Kenya eSIM 5G?

SimKit Kenya eSIMs run on 4G/LTE for reliable coverage across the country. Actual speed depends on your device and local network conditions.

How do I install and activate an eSIM for Kenya?

After you buy, open your order on the phone you'll travel with and tap the install button, or scan the QR code from another screen. The eSIM is ready in under two minutes. Activate it when you arrive in Kenya.

When should I buy an eSIM for Kenya?

Any time before you travel. The plan's validity only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Kenya, so you can buy as soon as you book, install on Wi-Fi at home, and it activates when you land.

Can I top up my Kenya eSIM if I run out of data?

Yes. If you run low, you can add more data to the same eSIM in a couple of taps from your account, right in the browser, without buying a new one or changing your number.

Will the eSIM work in my phone?

Most phones from 2018 onward support eSIM (iPhone XS and later, recent Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models) and must be carrier-unlocked. If your phone shows an "Add eSIM" option in settings, you're good.