eSIM for Kenya
- Works on eSIM-capable phones
- Local partner networks, auto-connect
- Starts when you land
- Hotspot & easy top-ups
Your data roams on local partner networks in Kenya, connecting automatically to the strongest available signal. If one network has no service, it can switch to another.
Coverage is solid 4G/LTE across the major cities and along the main routes between them. In remote and mountain areas, signal is more limited on every network.
More GB, lower per-GB price: the 20 GB plan works out at $2.37 per GB.
Data plan
Select the GB you need for your trip
QR by email within minutes · starts when you land
Stay connected no matter what. Running low? Top up the same eSIM in a couple of taps, with no new QR and no reinstall. Install before or during your trip; your plan begins at first connection in Kenya.
Fast and reliable connection
Clear video calls with no delays.
Share stories in just a few seconds.
Enjoy creating video content and super fast uploading.
Find your way wherever you go!
The best performance in all your apps
Fast 4G/LTE on local partner networks keeps you connected across Kenya’s cities. The eSIM connects automatically and can fall back to another network if one has no service.
Get connected in 3 steps
Pick your plan by selecting the GB you need, and pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto.
Check compatibility list
Install your eSIM with the method you like: scan the QR from the email, or use the one-tap install link.
See install methods
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line. Your plan starts when it first connects to a local network in Kenya.
Advantages of the Simzora eSIM for Kenya
Buy today, fly whenever
Set up your data at home over Wi-Fi and land already connected in Kenya. No airport SIM queues, no paperwork, and your own number stays active for calls and OTP codes.
- No queues
- No paperwork
- Prepaid, price upfront
Connected across Kenya
Connects automatically and uses whichever network has service where you are.
Keep your WhatsApp number
A data-only second line. Your own SIM stays active for calls and bank OTP codes, and WhatsApp keeps working on your existing number.
Honest per-GB pricing
From $5.99, with lower per-GB rates on the larger plans. Prices include tax, with no hidden fees.
Top up without a new eSIM
Add data to the same eSIM in a couple of taps. No new QR code, no reinstall. Never delete the eSIM; top up instead.
Real-human support
People, not bots, on WhatsApp and email, 7 days a week from 9:00 to midnight (GMT+5), usually replying within 15 minutes.
Share your data with family
Hotspot is supported where the plan allows it: turn your phone into a Wi-Fi network and share with a laptop, tablet or a second phone.
Change of plans? Kept fair
All sales are final since eSIMs deliver instantly, so check your phone first and start small. Ask us before you buy.
Why buy a prepaid eSIM for Kenya with Simzora?
| What you get | Simzora eSIM | Local SIM card | Home-carrier roaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up from home, in minutes | |||
| No queues, paperwork or biometrics | |||
| Price known upfront, prepaid | |||
| Keep your own SIM active for calls & OTPs | |||
| Works on eSIM-capable phones | |||
| Data on local 4G / LTE |
General comparison. Local SIMs often require in-person registration; home-carrier roaming rates depend on your operator.
eSIM prices for Kenya
Standard GB plans and unlimited daily plans. One-time payment, prices include tax.
| Standard plan | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $5.99 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $12.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $18.49 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $27.99 |
| 20 GBBest value | 30 days | $47.49 |
| Unlimited plan | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 7 days | $21.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $47.49 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $94.49 |
FUP applies to unlimited plans.
Using your Kenya eSIM
Your Simzora eSIM connects to the two networks that carry most of Kenya's mobile traffic. You get fast 4G and 5G across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru, along with the main highways that link them. Coverage softens in the far north around Turkana and in the deeper stretches of the big national parks.
On safari the picture is patchy by design. Around the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo you will find signal near lodges and park gates but long dead zones out on the open plains, and one generally reaches more camps than fast local partner network. Along the coast, Diani and Mombasa are well covered, while smaller spots like Lamu island can drop to slower speeds.
The eSIM usually connects at Jomo Kenyatta International in Nairobi or Moi International in Mombasa before you reach customs, so you can arrange a ride or message ahead while still in the terminal. Because the data can route through a partner gateway abroad, a few sites and apps may treat you as browsing from outside Kenya, which mostly matters for local streaming or banking pages.
- Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you fly, since the QR code and profile need a connection to set up.
- Set the Simzora eSIM as your mobile data line and switch on Data Roaming for it, that toggle is what lets the plan work in Kenya.
- If no service appears after you land, turn Airplane Mode on and off once to nudge the phone onto a local network.
Frequently asked questions
Don’t worry, we’re here for you.
If you have any questions during this process, real people answer on WhatsApp and email, 7 days a week from 9:00 to midnight (GMT+5), usually within 15 minutes.