Best eSIM for Kenya
51 prepaid data plans from 7 providers, read from their own sites on October 5, 2026. Sorted by price, with the fields that change what you actually get.
Cheapest plan
$7.20
Yesim · 1 GB, 30 days
Best price per GB
$2.61/GB
Yesim · 20 GB, 30 days
Cheapest unlimited
$8.40
Yesim · Unlimited, 1 day
Regional plans that include it
15 of 69
Ubigi Best World
Cheapest plan by trip length and usage
For a trip only in Kenya. Each cell is the cheapest plan that holds enough data and stays valid for the whole stay.
| Trip length | Lightabout 0.35 GB a day | Standardabout 0.8 GB a day | Highabout 1.8 GB a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $7.20Yesim · 1 GB · 30 days | $15.60Yesim · 3 GB · 30 days | $19.90Holafly · Unlimited · 3 days |
| 7 days | $15.60Yesim · 3 GB · 30 days | $34.80Yesim · 10 GB · 30 days | $36.50Holafly · Unlimited · 7 days |
| 10 days | $22.80Yesim · 5 GB · 30 days | $34.80Yesim · 10 GB · 30 days | $39.50Holafly · Unlimited · 10 days |
| 15 days | $34.80Yesim · 10 GB · 30 days | $52.20Yesim · 20 GB · 30 days | $64.90Holafly · Unlimited · 15 days |
| 30 days | $52.20Yesim · 20 GB · 30 days | $99.00Ubigi · Unlimited · 30 days | $99.00Ubigi · Unlimited · 30 days |
All eSIM plans for Kenya
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | Hotspot | Validity starts | Top-up | See plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $7.20 | $7.20 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 days | $7.99 | $7.99 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $8.00 | $8.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 1 GB | 7 days | $8.00 | $8.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 1 day | $8.40 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 1 GB | 7 days | $9.00 | $9.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 1 day | $9.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Nomad | 1 GB | 7 days | $10.00 | $10.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 2 GB | 15 days | $14.50 | $7.25 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 days | $15.60 | $5.20 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Nomad | 3 GB | 30 days | $17.00 | $5.67 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $19.00 | $6.33 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 3 GB | 15 days | $19.00 | $6.33 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $19.50 | $6.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $19.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 days | $19.99 | $6.66 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 3 GB | 30 days | $20.00 | $6.67 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $22.80 | $4.56 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Nomad | 5 GB | 30 days | $23.00 | $4.60 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $25.20 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $28.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $30.50 | $6.10 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $31.50 | $6.30 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 days | $31.99 | $6.40 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $32.00 | $6.40 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 5 GB | 30 days | $32.00 | $6.40 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $34.80 | $3.48 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $36.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Nomad | 10 GB | 30 days | $37.00 | $3.70 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 7 days | $39.00 | $3.90 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $39.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 30 days | $42.00 | $4.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $42.00 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $46.00 | $4.60 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $47.00 | $4.70 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 days | $47.99 | $4.80 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $48.00 | $4.80 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $52.20 | $2.61 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $58.80 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Nomad | 20 GB | 45 days | $59.00 | $2.95 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $59.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 14 days | $59.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $64.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $72.76 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 20 days | $85.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $88.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 14 days | $91.36 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $99.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 21 days | $115.20 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $125.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $144.00 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
Prices in US dollars, read from each provider on October 5, 2026. They change often: confirm on the provider page before paying. Only price and fit to your route decide the order of results.
Each provider at a glance
One row per provider: its entry price, its best price per gigabyte and its cheapest unlimited plan for Kenya.
| Provider | Plans | Cheapest plan | Best price per GB | Cheapest unlimited | Hotspot | Validity starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 13 | $7.201 GB · 30 days | $2.61/GB20 GB · 30 days | $8.401 day | Yes | Varies by plan |
| Saily | 4 | $7.991 GB · 7 days | $4.80/GB10 GB · 30 days | – | Yes | On first connection |
| Airalo | 9 | $8.001 GB · 3 days | $4.60/GB10 GB · 7 days | – | Yes | On first connection |
| aloSIM | 4 | $8.001 GB · 7 days | $6.40/GB5 GB · 30 days | – | Yes | On first connection |
| Ubigi | 7 | $9.001 GB · 7 days | $3.90/GB10 GB · 7 days | $59.007 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Holafly | 9 | $9.50Unlimited · 1 day | – | $9.501 day | Yes | On first connection |
| Nomad | 5 | $10.001 GB · 7 days | $2.95/GB20 GB · 45 days | – | Yes | On first connection |
What to know about mobile data in Kenya
Kenya tried to make travellers declare their phones' IMEI numbers on arrival. Tourists were exempted after an outcry, and on 18 July 2025 the High Court quashed the directive, so visitors have nothing to register. Connectivity has been disrupted during unrest: monitors recorded a nationwide disruption on 25 June 2024 and restrictions on Telegram on 25 June 2025, a platform also blocked during national exams. On safari, coverage depends on where the camp sits.
Before you go
- Mobile money such as M-Pesa runs on a registered local line. A data-only eSIM does not provide one, so carry a card and some cash.
- Ask your safari camp what signal it has and on which network. Many camps offer Wi-Fi in the main area only.
- If one messaging app stops during protests or exam weeks, try another before blaming the eSIM. Past restrictions targeted specific platforms.
Regional and global plans that cover Kenya
Useful when Kenya is one stop among several. The country count is the provider's own list.
| Provider | Product | Countries | Plan | Price | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubigi | Best World | 178 | 0.5 GB, 30 days | From $5.00 | Global |
| Airalo | Safarilink (Africa Safari) | 3 | 1 GB, 3 days | From $6.00 | See plan → |
| Ubigi | World | 201 | 0.5 GB, 30 days | From $7.00 | Global |
| Airalo | Discover | 159 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $8.50 | Global |
| Airalo | Discover+ | 162 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $9.00 | Global |
| Holafly | Africa | 28 | Unlimited, 1 day | From $9.50 | Africa |
| Holafly | Global | 141 | Unlimited, 1 day | From $9.50 | Global |
| aloSIM | Global | 146 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $10.00 | Global |
| Airalo | Hello Africa | 36 | 1 GB, 3 days | From $11.00 | Africa |
| Nomad | Africa | 11 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $11.00 | Africa |
| Yesim | Africa | 15 | 1 GB, 30 days | From $11.64 | Africa |
| Vodafone Travel eSIM | Africa eSIM | 28 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $14.50 | Africa |
| Saily | Africa | 34 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $14.99 | Africa |
| Ubigi | Africa | 47 | 1 GB, 30 days | From $19.00 | Africa |
| Airalo | Discover (Unlimited) | 161 | Unlimited, 3 days | From $24.00 | Global |
| Yesim | Global Plus Package | 146 | 5 GB, 30 days | From $28.80 | Global |
Visiting more than Kenya?
Add the other stops and the planner will tell you whether a regional plan, separate plans or a mix costs less.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Kenya?
On October 5, 2026, the cheapest plan we found was Yesim with 1 GB, 30 days at $7.20. The lowest price per gigabyte was Yesim: 20 GB, 30 days at $52.20, which is $2.61/GB.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Kenya?
Yes. 3 of the providers we track sell unlimited plans for Kenya; the cheapest is Yesim at $8.40 for 1 day. Unlimited plans often slow down after a daily amount, so read the fair-use note on the provider page.
Which regional eSIM plans include Kenya?
15 of the 69 regional and global products we track list Kenya: Ubigi Best World, Ubigi World, Airalo Discover, Airalo Discover+, Holafly Africa, Holafly Global, aloSIM Global, Airalo Hello Africa.
Do I have to declare my phone's IMEI when I land in Kenya?
No. The requirement announced by the communications and revenue authorities was quashed by the High Court on 18 July 2025. Before that, the government had already said tourists would be exempt.
Has Kenya shut down the internet?
There have been disruptions. Connectivity dropped nationwide during protests on 25 June 2024, and Telegram was restricted on several networks a year later. Messaging through other apps continued.
