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✓ Prices checked Oct 7, 2026
Best eSIM for Kenya in 2026
Every prepaid eSIM plan for Kenya from every major provider, ranked by the same formulas — $/GB, $/day and fair-use fine print decoded.
Quick verdict
What is the best eSIM for Kenya?
It depends on how you travel and on how much data you actually use. Three picks computed from all 139 plans we track — prices checked Oct 7, 2026.
The full database
All Kenya eSIM plans compared
| Provider | Plan | Data | Validity | Price | $/day | $/GB | Network | Link |
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Ubigi
Best value
Most data
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60GB / 30 Days | 60GB | 30 days | $99.00 | $3.30 | $1.65 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
Roami
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15GB / 30 Days | 15GB | 30 days | $30.99 | $1.03 | $2.07 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
Yesim
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20GB / 30 Days | 20GB | 30 days | $49.33 | $1.64 | $2.47 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Ubigi
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30GB / 15 Days | 30GB | 15 days | $88.00 | $5.87 | $2.93 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
Nomad
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Kenya 20 GB 45 Days | 20GB | 45 days | $59.00 | $1.31 | $2.95 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Ubigi
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20GB / 7 Days | 20GB | 7 days | $59.00 | $8.43 | $2.95 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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30GB / 15 Days | 30GB | 15 days | $94.99 | $6.33 | $3.17 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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20GB / 7 Days | 20GB | 7 days | $64.99 | $9.28 | $3.25 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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10GB / 30 Days | 10GB | 30 days | $32.89 | $1.10 | $3.29 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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10GB / 3 Days | 10GB | 3 days | $32.99 | $11.00 | $3.30 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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30GB / 30 Days | 30GB | 30 days | $98.99 | $3.30 | $3.30 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Ubigi
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5GB / 30 Days | 5GB | 30 days | $17.00 | $0.57 | $3.40 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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20GB / 15 Days | 20GB | 15 days | $69.99 | $4.67 | $3.50 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
Roamic
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Kenya eSIM 20GB / 30 Days | 20GB | 30 days | $70.00 | $2.33 | $3.50 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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10GB / 7 Days | 10GB | 7 days | $35.99 | $5.14 | $3.60 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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20GB / 30 Days | 20GB | 30 days | $72.99 | $2.43 | $3.65 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Ubigi
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24GB / 365 Days | 24GB | 365 days | $88.00 | $0.24 | $3.67 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Nomad
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Kenya 10 GB 30 Days | 10GB | 30 days | $37.00 | $1.23 | $3.70 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM 10GB / 30 Days | 10GB | 30 days | $38.00 | $1.27 | $3.80 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Ubigi
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10GB / 7 Days | 10GB | 7 days | $39.00 | $5.57 | $3.90 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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10GB / 30 Days | 10GB | 30 days | $39.99 | $1.33 | $4.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM 5GB / 21 Days | 5GB | 21 days | $21.00 | $1.00 | $4.20 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Ubigi
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10GB / 30 Days | 10GB | 30 days | $42.00 | $1.40 | $4.20 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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5GB / 30 Days | 5GB | 30 days | $21.55 | $0.72 | $4.31 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM 3GB / 14 Days | 3GB | 14 days | $13.00 | $0.93 | $4.33 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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5GB / 3 Days | 5GB | 3 days | $21.99 | $7.33 | $4.40 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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5GB / 7 Days | 5GB | 7 days | $22.99 | $3.28 | $4.60 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
Airalo
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Nakuru Mobile - 10 GB | 10GB | 7 days | $46.00 | $6.57 | $4.60 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Nomad
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Kenya 5 GB 30 Days | 5GB | 30 days | $23.00 | $0.77 | $4.60 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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3GB / 3 Days | 3GB | 3 days | $13.99 | $4.66 | $4.66 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Airalo
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Nakuru Mobile - 10 GB | 10GB | 15 days | $47.00 | $3.13 | $4.70 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
Saily
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Kenya 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | $47.99 | $1.60 | $4.80 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Airalo
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Nakuru Mobile - 10 GB | 10GB | 30 days | $48.00 | $1.60 | $4.80 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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3GB / 30 Days | 3GB | 30 days | $14.74 | $0.49 | $4.91 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
Jetpac
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Kenya 10GB | 10GB | 30 days | $49.99 | $1.67 | $5.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
Cheapest
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Kenya eSIM 1GB / 7 Days | 1GB | 7 days | $5.00 | $0.71 | $5.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya 20GB | 20GB | 30 days | $101.00 | $3.37 | $5.05 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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5GB / 30 Days | 5GB | 30 days | $25.99 | $0.87 | $5.20 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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3GB / 7 Days | 3GB | 7 days | $15.99 | $2.28 | $5.33 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Nomad
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Kenya 3 GB 30 Days | 3GB | 30 days | $17.00 | $0.57 | $5.67 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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3GB / 30 Days | 3GB | 30 days | $17.99 | $0.60 | $6.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya 5GB | 5GB | 30 days | $29.99 | $1.00 | $6.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Airalo
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Nakuru Mobile - 5 GB | 5GB | 7 days | $30.50 | $4.36 | $6.10 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Airalo
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Nakuru Mobile - 5 GB | 5GB | 15 days | $31.50 | $2.10 | $6.30 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Airalo
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Nakuru Mobile - 3 GB | 3GB | 3 days | $19.00 | $6.33 | $6.33 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Ubigi
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3GB / 15 Days | 3GB | 15 days | $19.00 | $1.27 | $6.33 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Saily
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Kenya 5GB 30 days | 5GB | 30 days | $31.99 | $1.07 | $6.40 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Airalo
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Nakuru Mobile - 5 GB | 5GB | 30 days | $32.00 | $1.07 | $6.40 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
aloSIM
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5GB / 30 Days | 5GB | 30 days | $32.00 | $1.07 | $6.40 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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10GB / 15 Days | 10GB | 15 days | $64.99 | $4.33 | $6.50 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Airalo
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Nakuru Mobile - 3 GB | 3GB | 7 days | $19.50 | $2.79 | $6.50 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Saily
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Kenya 3GB 30 days | 3GB | 30 days | $19.99 | $0.67 | $6.66 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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aloSIM
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3GB / 30 Days | 3GB | 30 days | $20.00 | $0.67 | $6.67 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya 3GB | 3GB | 7 days | $20.00 | $2.86 | $6.67 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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1GB / 30 Days | 1GB | 30 days | $6.80 | $0.23 | $6.80 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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aloSIM
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2GB / 15 Days | 2GB | 15 days | $14.50 | $0.97 | $7.25 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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5GB / 15 Days | 5GB | 15 days | $37.99 | $2.53 | $7.60 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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1GB / 3 Days | 1GB | 3 days | $7.99 | $2.66 | $7.99 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Saily
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Kenya 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | $7.99 | $1.14 | $7.99 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Airalo
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Nakuru Mobile - 1 GB | 1GB | 3 days | $8.00 | $2.67 | $8.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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aloSIM
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1GB / 7 Days | 1GB | 7 days | $8.00 | $1.14 | $8.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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3GB / 15 Days | 3GB | 15 days | $25.99 | $1.73 | $8.66 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya 1GB | 1GB | 4 days | $9.00 | $2.25 | $9.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Ubigi
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1GB / 7 Days | 1GB | 7 days | $9.00 | $1.29 | $9.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Nomad
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Kenya 1 GB 7 Days | 1GB | 7 days | $10.00 | $1.43 | $10.00 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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1GB / 7 Days | 1GB | 7 days | $10.99 | $1.57 | $10.99 | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
Holafly
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Unlimited / 3 Days | Unlimited | 3 days | $19.90 | $6.63 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 5 Days | Unlimited | 5 days | $28.90 | $5.78 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 7 Days | Unlimited | 7 days | $36.50 | $5.21 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 10 Days | Unlimited | 10 days | $39.50 | $3.95 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 15 Days | Unlimited | 15 days | $64.90 | $4.33 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 30 Days | Unlimited | 30 days | $125.90 | $4.20 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 1 Day | Unlimited | 1 days | $19.50 | $19.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 3 Days | Unlimited | 3 days | $58.50 | $19.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 7 Days | Unlimited | 7 days | $136.50 | $19.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 14 Days | Unlimited | 14 days | $273.00 | $19.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 21 Days | Unlimited | 21 days | $409.50 | $19.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 30 Days | Unlimited | 30 days | $585.00 | $19.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roami
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Unlimited / 3 Days | Unlimited | 3 days | $52.99 | $17.66 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 1 Day | Unlimited | 1 days | $11.00 | $11.00 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 2 Days | Unlimited | 2 days | $19.00 | $9.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 3 Days | Unlimited | 3 days | $28.00 | $9.33 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 4 Days | Unlimited | 4 days | $36.00 | $9.00 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 5 Days | Unlimited | 5 days | $45.00 | $9.00 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 6 Days | Unlimited | 6 days | $52.00 | $8.67 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 7 Days | Unlimited | 7 days | $60.00 | $8.57 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 8 Days | Unlimited | 8 days | $68.00 | $8.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 9 Days | Unlimited | 9 days | $76.00 | $8.44 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 10 Days | Unlimited | 10 days | $82.00 | $8.20 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 11 Days | Unlimited | 11 days | $90.00 | $8.18 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 12 Days | Unlimited | 12 days | $96.00 | $8.00 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 13 Days | Unlimited | 13 days | $103.00 | $7.92 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 14 Days | Unlimited | 14 days | $110.00 | $7.86 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 15 Days | Unlimited | 15 days | $116.00 | $7.73 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 16 Days | Unlimited | 16 days | $123.00 | $7.69 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 17 Days | Unlimited | 17 days | $129.00 | $7.59 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 18 Days | Unlimited | 18 days | $135.00 | $7.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 19 Days | Unlimited | 19 days | $141.00 | $7.42 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 20 Days | Unlimited | 20 days | $146.00 | $7.30 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 21 Days | Unlimited | 21 days | $151.00 | $7.19 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 22 Days | Unlimited | 22 days | $157.00 | $7.14 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 23 Days | Unlimited | 23 days | $161.00 | $7.00 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 24 Days | Unlimited | 24 days | $166.00 | $6.92 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 25 Days | Unlimited | 25 days | $171.00 | $6.84 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 26 Days | Unlimited | 26 days | $174.00 | $6.69 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 27 Days | Unlimited | 27 days | $177.00 | $6.56 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 28 Days | Unlimited | 28 days | $179.00 | $6.39 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 29 Days | Unlimited | 29 days | $183.00 | $6.31 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 30 Days | Unlimited | 30 days | $189.00 | $6.30 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 1 Day | Unlimited | 1 days | $7.94 | $7.94 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 2 Days | Unlimited | 2 days | $15.88 | $7.94 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 3 Days | Unlimited | 3 days | $23.82 | $7.94 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 4 Days | Unlimited | 4 days | $31.75 | $7.94 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 5 Days | Unlimited | 5 days | $39.69 | $7.94 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 6 Days | Unlimited | 6 days | $47.63 | $7.94 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 7 Days | Unlimited | 7 days | $55.57 | $7.94 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 8 Days | Unlimited | 8 days | $59.97 | $7.50 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 9 Days | Unlimited | 9 days | $64.36 | $7.15 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 10 Days | Unlimited | 10 days | $68.76 | $6.88 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 11 Days | Unlimited | 11 days | $73.15 | $6.65 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 12 Days | Unlimited | 12 days | $77.55 | $6.46 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 13 Days | Unlimited | 13 days | $81.94 | $6.30 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 14 Days | Unlimited | 14 days | $86.34 | $6.17 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 15 Days | Unlimited | 15 days | $90.72 | $6.05 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 16 Days | Unlimited | 16 days | $93.75 | $5.86 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 17 Days | Unlimited | 17 days | $96.77 | $5.69 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 18 Days | Unlimited | 18 days | $99.80 | $5.54 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 19 Days | Unlimited | 19 days | $102.82 | $5.41 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 20 Days | Unlimited | 20 days | $105.84 | $5.29 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 21 Days | Unlimited | 21 days | $108.87 | $5.18 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 22 Days | Unlimited | 22 days | $111.90 | $5.09 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 23 Days | Unlimited | 23 days | $114.91 | $5.00 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 24 Days | Unlimited | 24 days | $117.94 | $4.91 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 25 Days | Unlimited | 25 days | $120.97 | $4.84 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 26 Days | Unlimited | 26 days | $123.99 | $4.77 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 27 Days | Unlimited | 27 days | $127.01 | $4.70 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 28 Days | Unlimited | 28 days | $130.04 | $4.64 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 29 Days | Unlimited | 29 days | $133.06 | $4.59 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 30 Days | Unlimited | 30 days | $136.09 | $4.54 | — | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya | View plan |
Prices in USD as listed by each provider, excluding promo codes and taxes. Badges are literal sort positions, not editorial picks — see our methodology.
What the numbers mean
What Kenya eSIM prices reveal
Only a few dollars separate the good and bad buys in Kenya per gigabyte. Roamic leads on entry price in Kenya with 1GB / 7 Days at $5.00. Spent at $1.65/GB instead, that same $5.00 would buy nearer 3.0GB. The value crown is Ubigi’s, at $1.65/GB for 60GB over 30 days. Between 10 providers there are 139 plans for Kenya on file, 73 carrying an unlimited label.
On a daily basis, unlimited is cheapest with Holafly at $3.95. Daily demand above 2.4GB is what makes unlimited worth it in Kenya, against $1.65/GB metered. If the trip stays inside Nairobi and Mombasa, a modest bucket covers maps, messaging and the odd booking. ID rules apply to prepaid SIMs in Kenya but not to travel eSIMs, which activate without paperwork.
Behind every eSIM for Kenya sit Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya, a mix of 4G and 5G. Expect between 8 and 200 Mbps in Kenya, with the top of that range only on Safaricom. Safaricom posts the widest range, which is why plans riding it are the safer pick once your route leaves Nairobi. Telkom Kenya trails the field on range, which in Kenya is only a problem off the beaten track.
Fine print decoded
Is unlimited eSIM data really unlimited in Kenya?
Every "unlimited" plan on this page, with its fair-use policy decoded:
| Provider | Plan | Price | $/day | Fair-use policy |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 1 Day | $7.94 | $7.94 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 1 Day | $11.00 | $11.00 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 2 Days | $15.88 | $7.94 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 2 Days | $19.00 | $9.50 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 1 Day | $19.50 | $19.50 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 3 Days | $19.90 | $6.63 | Always On backup plan: 1GB of data monthly to keep you connected no matter what. |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 3 Days | $23.82 | $7.94 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 3 Days | $28.00 | $9.33 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 5 Days | $28.90 | $5.78 | Always On backup plan: 1GB of data monthly to keep you connected no matter what. |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 4 Days | $31.75 | $7.94 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 4 Days | $36.00 | $9.00 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 7 Days | $36.50 | $5.21 | Always On backup plan: 1GB of data monthly to keep you connected no matter what. |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 10 Days | $39.50 | $3.95 | Always On backup plan: 1GB of data monthly to keep you connected no matter what. |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 5 Days | $39.69 | $7.94 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 5 Days | $45.00 | $9.00 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 6 Days | $47.63 | $7.94 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 6 Days | $52.00 | $8.67 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roami
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Unlimited / 3 Days | $52.99 | $17.66 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 7 Days | $55.57 | $7.94 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 3 Days | $58.50 | $19.50 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 8 Days | $59.97 | $7.50 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 7 Days | $60.00 | $8.57 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 9 Days | $64.36 | $7.15 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 15 Days | $64.90 | $4.33 | Always On backup plan: 1GB of data monthly to keep you connected no matter what. |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 8 Days | $68.00 | $8.50 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 10 Days | $68.76 | $6.88 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 11 Days | $73.15 | $6.65 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 9 Days | $76.00 | $8.44 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 12 Days | $77.55 | $6.46 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 13 Days | $81.94 | $6.30 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 10 Days | $82.00 | $8.20 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 14 Days | $86.34 | $6.17 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 11 Days | $90.00 | $8.18 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 15 Days | $90.72 | $6.05 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 16 Days | $93.75 | $5.86 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 12 Days | $96.00 | $8.00 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 17 Days | $96.77 | $5.69 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 18 Days | $99.80 | $5.54 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 19 Days | $102.82 | $5.41 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 13 Days | $103.00 | $7.92 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 20 Days | $105.84 | $5.29 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 21 Days | $108.87 | $5.18 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 14 Days | $110.00 | $7.86 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 22 Days | $111.90 | $5.09 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 23 Days | $114.91 | $5.00 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 15 Days | $116.00 | $7.73 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 24 Days | $117.94 | $4.91 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 25 Days | $120.97 | $4.84 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 16 Days | $123.00 | $7.69 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 26 Days | $123.99 | $4.77 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Holafly
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Unlimited / 30 Days | $125.90 | $4.20 | Always On backup plan: 1GB of data monthly to keep you connected no matter what. |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 27 Days | $127.01 | $4.70 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 17 Days | $129.00 | $7.59 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 28 Days | $130.04 | $4.64 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 29 Days | $133.06 | $4.59 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 18 Days | $135.00 | $7.50 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Yesim
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Unlimited / 30 Days | $136.09 | $4.54 | No fair-use policy published — treat speed claims with caution |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 7 Days | $136.50 | $19.50 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 19 Days | $141.00 | $7.42 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 20 Days | $146.00 | $7.30 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 21 Days | $151.00 | $7.19 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 22 Days | $157.00 | $7.14 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 23 Days | $161.00 | $7.00 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 24 Days | $166.00 | $6.92 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 25 Days | $171.00 | $6.84 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 26 Days | $174.00 | $6.69 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 27 Days | $177.00 | $6.56 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 28 Days | $179.00 | $6.39 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 29 Days | $183.00 | $6.31 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Roamic
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Kenya eSIM Unlimited Data / 30 Days | $189.00 | $6.30 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 14 Days | $273.00 | $19.50 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 21 Days | $409.50 | $19.50 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
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Jetpac
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Kenya - Unlimited 30 Days | $585.00 | $19.50 | 3 GB per day at full speed, then ∞ at 1Mbps |
Decision guide
How to choose your Kenya eSIM
How much eSIM data do you need in Kenya?
- 1GBMaps, messaging and email for a city break — Kenya eSIM 1GB / 7 Days starts at $5.00.
- 5GBA normal week of maps, mail and social — cheapest 5GB+ bucket: 5GB / 30 Days at $17.00.
- 10GB+Streaming, hotspot sharing or a working trip — cheapest 10GB+ bucket: 15GB / 30 Days at $30.99.
- ∞Don't want to count? 73 unlimited plans cover Kenya — read the fair-use caps above before picking one.
Want exact numbers for your trip? Try the eSIM trip cost calculator.
How to install your Kenya eSIM
Buy and install it on home Wi-Fi before you fly — the profile sits on your phone and activates by itself when you land in Kenya.
Not sure your phone supports eSIM? Check the device list
Matching plans to your trip
Kenya eSIM plans by trip length
The same database, sliced by how long you stay and how you travel. Every pick below is a computed sort position — validity must cover the whole stay, and data must match the use case.
3–5 days
long weekend or city break
Kenya eSIM 3GB / 14 Days
Roamic · 3GB / 14 days
$13.00
cheapest plan with at least 3GB and 5-day validity.
See the Roamic plan →7–10 days
the classic one-week trip
5GB / 30 Days
Ubigi · 5GB / 30 days
$17.00
cheapest 5GB+ bucket with validity ≥ 10 days.
See the Ubigi plan →Two weeks
longer tours and multi-city
15GB / 30 Days
Roami · 15GB / 30 days
$30.99
cheapest 10GB+ bucket valid ≥ 15 days.
See the Roami plan →30 days +
long stays and slow travel
60GB / 30 Days
Ubigi · 60GB / 30 days
$99.00
best $/GB among 20GB+ plans valid ≥ 30 days.
See the Ubigi plan →Best Kenya eSIM by traveller type
Light user
maps, messaging, email
Kenya eSIM 1GB / 7 Days
Roamic · 1GB / 7 days
$5.00
lowest-price small bucket (1–5GB).
See the Roamic plan →Standard tourist
navigation plus social and browsing
60GB / 30 Days
Ubigi · 60GB / 30 days
$99.00
best $/GB in the 5GB+ class.
See the Ubigi plan →Streamer & hotspot
video, tethering, multiple devices
Unlimited / 10 Days
Holafly · unlimited / 10 days
$39.50
lowest cost per day without a GB counter.
See the Holafly plan →Remote worker
calls, cloud work, weeks on the road
60GB / 30 Days
Ubigi · 60GB / 30 days
$99.00
best $/GB among 30-day+ plans with 10GB or more.
See the Ubigi plan →The lineup
Which eSIM providers cover Kenya
All 10 brands below sell a plan in Kenya. Their shared profile — who they are, what they are good at — lives on each brand's own page. What changes from country to country is the price and the local network, so that is what each card reports for Kenya.
Airalo
since 2019
- Plans tracked here
- 9 plans
- Cheapest plan here
- $8.00 · 1GB · 3 days
- Best value here
- $4.60/GB · 10GB · 7 days
- Local network
- Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
179% above the best $/GB here
Promo code NEWTOAIRALO15 — 15% off your first order (new customers) · all deals
aloSIM
since 2021
- Plans tracked here
- 4 plans
- Cheapest plan here
- $8.00 · 1GB · 7 days
- Best value here
- $6.40/GB · 5GB · 30 days
- Local network
- Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
288% above the best $/GB here
Promo code ESIMTWEAKS — 15% off every plan · all deals
Holafly
since 2018
- Plans tracked here
- 6 plans · 6 unlimited
- Cheapest plan here
- $19.90 · unlimited · 3 days
- Best value here
- unlimited only, from $19.90
- Local network
- Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
Sells unlimited data only in Kenya — no gigabyte count to rank
Promo code MYESIMNOW5 — 5% off all destination eSIMs · all deals
Jetpac
since 2022
- Plans tracked here
- 11 plans · 6 unlimited
- Cheapest plan here
- $9.00 · 1GB · 4 days
- Best value here
- $5.00/GB · 10GB · 30 days
- Local network
- Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
203% above the best $/GB here
Promo code ESIM15 — 15% off eSIM plans · all deals
Nomad
since 2020
- Plans tracked here
- 5 plans
- Cheapest plan here
- $10.00 · 1GB · 7 days
- Best value here
- $2.95/GB · 20GB · 45 days
- Local network
- Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
79% above the best $/GB here
Promo code BEYOND20 — 20% off selected plans (autumn campaign) · all deals
Roami
since 2024
- Plans tracked here
- 21 plans · 1 unlimited
- Cheapest plan here
- $7.99 · 1GB · 3 days
- Best value here
- $2.07/GB · 15GB · 30 days
- Local network
- Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
25% above the best $/GB here
Promo code web20 — 20% off your entire order · all deals
Roamic
since 2021
- Plans tracked here
- 35 plans · 30 unlimited
- Cheapest plan here
- $5.00 · 1GB · 7 days
- Best value here
- $3.50/GB · 20GB · 30 days
- Local network
- Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
Cheapest entry price of the 10 brands here
Promo code FYESIM10 — 10% off all plans · all deals
Saily
since 2024
- Plans tracked here
- 4 plans
- Cheapest plan here
- $7.99 · 1GB · 7 days
- Best value here
- $4.80/GB · 10GB · 30 days
- Local network
- Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
191% above the best $/GB here
Promo code VEEPEE25 — 25% off Saily eSIMs · all deals
Ubigi
since 2017
- Plans tracked here
- 9 plans
- Cheapest plan here
- $9.00 · 1GB · 7 days
- Best value here
- $1.65/GB · 60GB · 30 days
- Local network
- Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
Best cost per GB of the 10 brands here
Promo code PROMO15 — 15% off unlimited-data plans · all deals
Head to head
The closest eSIM matchups for Kenya
Ordered by the cheapest plan each brand sells for Kenya, these 6 pairings are the tightest price gaps between brands sitting next to each other in that ranking — each one opens the full head-to-head.
Airalo vs aloSIM
Airalo $8.00 · aloSIM $8.00 · $0.00 apart
See the verdict →
Jetpac vs Ubigi
Jetpac $9.00 · Ubigi $9.00 · $0.00 apart
See the verdict →
Roami vs Saily
Roami $7.99 · Saily $7.99 · $0.00 apart
See the verdict →
Saily vs Airalo
Saily $7.99 · Airalo $8.00 · $0.01 apart
See the verdict →
aloSIM vs Jetpac
aloSIM $8.00 · Jetpac $9.00 · $1.00 apart
See the verdict →
Ubigi vs Nomad
Ubigi $9.00 · Nomad $10.00 · $1.00 apart
See the verdict →
Before you buy
Things to know before buying an eSIM for Kenya
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Safaricom covers the Maasai Mara; Airtel-based eSIMs fade outside Nairobi and Mombasa.
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Kenyan SIM registration requires a passport in person - eSIMs handle it digitally.
An eSIM for Kenya is priced per country, not per city. One plan covers every network inside the borders, so there is no separate tariff for Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu — and no airport counter to queue at either, because the profile is installed at home before you fly.
Networks
Which networks do Kenya eSIMs run on
Every eSIM connects to a local carrier network. Coverage, speed and rural reach follow that host network — so knowing whose mast your plan uses matters more than the brand on the voucher. The destination-by-destination breakdown of all host carriers lives on the eSIM network map.
Airtel Kenya
4GPlans from Airalo, aloSIM, Holafly, Jetpac, Nomad, Roami, Roamic, Saily, Ubigi, Yesim connect to this network.
Typical 10–100 Mbps — enough for HD streaming · video calls · navigation
Cheaper and fine in the cities; thinner in rural areas.
Safaricom
5GPlans from Airalo, aloSIM, Holafly, Jetpac, Nomad, Roami, Roamic, Saily, Ubigi, Yesim connect to this network.
Typical 15–200 Mbps — enough for HD streaming · video calls · navigation
Kenya's dominant network — by far the best beyond Nairobi and on safari routes.
Telkom Kenya
4GPlans from Airalo, aloSIM, Holafly, Jetpac, Nomad, Roami, Roamic, Saily, Ubigi, Yesim connect to this network.
Typical 8–80 Mbps — enough for HD streaming · music · maps
The budget pick — city coverage mainly.
Kenya's local carrier market
- Safaricom eSIM-ready
- Airtel Kenya eSIM-ready
- Telkom Kenya eSIM-ready
Matched against the 139 plans in the table above. Prefer plans on the carrier with the best coverage where you're going.
Which national networks cover Kenya's major cities
All the carriers above serve these metros with full speed; the differences between them show up outside them — rural roads, mountain areas, islands and deep-indoor spots like basements and metro platforms.
Speeds are typical real-world downloads (4G floor to good 5G); actual speeds depend on device, plan and location. For context: Netflix 4K needs about 25 Mbps, HD about 5.
Independent measurements
Independent network data for Kenya
The network profiles above are ours. The findings below come from independent measurement firms — Opensignal crowdsources real-user readings, Ookla aggregates Speedtest samples — so you can cross-check whose masts actually perform before picking a plan that rides them.
Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Ookla's index tracks Kenya's median mobile download, upload and latency month by month — the live picture of how the whole market's networks compare.
Open Kenya on the Global Index →Award findings are quoted from the named reports and link to the originals. Sources accessed October 2026; our own price and fair-use data follow the methodology.
FAQ
What should I know before buying an eSIM for Kenya
What is the cheapest eSIM for Kenya?
Roamic's Kenya eSIM 1GB / 7 Days is the cheapest Kenya plan we track, at $5.00. That works out at $0.71 a day, which suits a short stop better than a long one. Check the validity window alongside the price, because a cheap plan that expires early is not cheap.
Is unlimited eSIM data in Kenya actually unlimited?
Not quite - all 73 'unlimited' Kenya plans carry a fair-use policy. Duration moves the rate as much as the cap does: $3.95 to $19.50 per day across the set, with Holafly lowest at $3.95 for 10 days. Treat the published terms as the real limit: No GB figure published, then 256 Kbps - 1 Mbps.
Airalo or Holafly for Kenya?
They sell different things, so the answer depends on how you use data. For Kenya, Airalo's cheapest rate per gigabyte is $4.60 (Nakuru Mobile - 10 GB, $46.00). Holafly's floor price for Kenya is $19.90 over 3 days ($6.63/day), with no data counter to watch.
Do I need ID verification for an eSIM in Kenya?
Yes. Registering a local Kenyan SIM means presenting a passport in person, while a travel eSIM provider runs the same check digitally during purchase. That is the whole difference, no trip to a Safaricom shop, and coverage still follows whichever network the plan rides.
Which networks do Kenya eSIMs use?
Plans on this page run on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya. Differences matter mostly outside the big cities - the network column in the main table shows which carrier each plan rides.
Can one eSIM cover Kenya and the rest of Africa?
Yes, but only through a multi-country plan, because nothing in our Kenya tables covers a second country. Look for a regional package that includes another country and compare its $/GB with two single-country plans.
Can I use an eSIM in Kenya?
Yes - Kenya is on the standard travel-eSIM map, with 10 providers selling plans for it. What varies is price rather than access - 139 plans from 10 providers, all on the same national networks. The device check takes thirty seconds, and the plans above are all priced on one scale.
Will my phone work with an eSIM in Kenya?
If your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked it works in Kenya - the destination has no say in it. A phone bought in a different market from the one it was made for is the usual culprit, and that has nothing to do with Kenya itself. Confirm the EID appears, then compare the plans above.
Do I need a local number in Kenya?
Not for a normal trip - a travel eSIM for Kenya is a data product rather than a phone line. Travel eSIMs are priced as data, so buying one for voice is paying for the wrong product. Use the eSIM for data and the home line for anything that needs the number.
What do travellers say about eSIMs in Kenya?
We do not aggregate reviews, so the honest answer here is about method rather than ratings. The published terms are the part nobody reviews and everybody should read, so that is what we quote. The measured comparison is above, and the opinions are best read where they were posted.
Keep traveling
eSIM for your next destination
Travelers comparing Kenya eSIMs often price these destinations next — each card opens a live plan table, checked the same day as the one above.
New to eSIMs
First time using an eSIM?
The plans above assume the basics. If this is your first eSIM, these five short reads take you from what an eSIM is to a working data connection before you board.
eSIM explained
What the technology actually is, minus the marketing.
SIM card alternative
Where eSIMs win and where a physical SIM still makes sense.
activating an eSIM
The install walkthrough for every provider we track.
supported phones
The 30-second EID test plus every compatible phone we verified.
dual SIM phones
Keep your home number while travel data runs on eSIM.
Data you can check.
Prices on this page were last verified Oct 7, 2026. Full collection rules in our methodology; how we make money in our disclosure.