🇰🇪 eSIM plans for Kenya

Starting at $8.02/day*

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* The "as low as" figure is the lowest per-day rate, taken from the longest unlimited data plan on sale here.

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Why buy from us?

Here's how Onetel stacks up against other options in Kenya.

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eSIM costs for Kenya

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7 days of unlimited data in Kenya costs $65.14 — about $9.31 a day on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya or Telkom Kenya, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In Kenya, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 19.7 Mbps.

Duration	Data	Price	Daily cost
1 day	500 MB	$15.08	$15.08/day
3 days	—	$27.60	$9.20/day
5 days	—	$40.12	$8.02/day
7 days	100 MB	$65.14	$9.31/day
10 days	—	$127.74	$12.77/day
15 days	2 GB	$252.88	$16.86/day
30 days	3 GB	$24.40	$0.81/day

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Which networks you connect to in Kenya

Your eSIM roams onto Kenya's own operators. These are the networks and the frequencies they run — check your phone supports them before you travel.

Operator	4G / LTE bands	5G bands	5G
Safaricom	B3, B20, B28	n78	Yes
Airtel Kenya	B3, B20	n78	Yes
Telkom Kenya	B3, B20	—	No

19.7 Mbps

Median download

9.8 Mbps

Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Kenya, Q2 2025

Coverage in Kenya

Large areas of northern and eastern Kenya (Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa counties) have very limited or no mobile coverage outside major towns. Safaricom's 5G is concentrated in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. B28 (700 MHz) is widely used by Safaricom for rural LTE coverage; some foreign phones lack this band.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Kenya eSIM

Large areas of northern and eastern Kenya, including Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, and Garissa counties, have very limited or no mobile coverage outside major towns. Your eSIM may not work in those areas regardless of the operator it connects to. Check coverage maps before relying on service there.

Safaricom uses B28 (700 MHz) widely for rural LTE coverage. If your phone lacks that band, you may experience weaker signal in rural areas. In cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, you will likely still get good coverage from other bands like B3 or B20.

Your eSIM will connect to one of Kenya’s three operators: Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, or Telkom Kenya. The specific network depends on your eSIM provider’s roaming agreements. Safaricom has the widest rural coverage and the only 5G in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.

This eSIM is for Kenya only. It does not include coverage in neighboring countries such as Tanzania, Uganda, or Ethiopia. If you cross the border, you will need a separate eSIM or roaming plan for that country. Check your eSIM provider’s regional options if you are combining trips.

Kenya requires SIM registration by law. When you activate your eSIM, you may be asked to provide your passport or ID details to comply with local regulations. The process is handled by the eSIM provider or local network operator during activation. Carry your passport for this.