Used Voye while traveling in africa, had bad experience regarding the roaming operators, connectivity, speed, etc, comparing to other travel companions that used other esims with similar prices.

Dec 22, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Kenya, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

There are over 120 travel eSIM providers available for use in Kenya and more than 3000 prepaid data plans. This extensive range gives travelers a wide variety of options to choose from.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Kenya?

Truely, Roamify, Yesim and Yoho Mobile each offer unlimited data eSIM plans for Kenya. All of these plans allow tethering and are built on 5G networks, but the data may be throttled and a speed limit of 5 Mbps applies for Yoho Mobile. Prices range from as low as about $7.92 to as high as $449.07, depending on the specific plan and validity period.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Kenya?

Kenya's mobile network infrastructure is primarily supported by the following major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):

Safaricom: The largest mobile operator in Kenya, offering extensive voice, data, and mobile financial services through its M-Pesa platform.
Airtel Kenya: A subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, providing competitive voice and data services with a focus on expanding 4G network coverage.
Telkom Kenya: Partially owned by the Kenyan government and private investors, offering mobile voice and data services, as well as broadband and fixed-line services.
Faiba 4G (Jamii Telecommunications Limited): Focuses on providing high-speed 4G data services, catering to data-centric users with affordable packages.

In addition to these MNOs, Kenya has Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. For example, Equitel, an MVNO under Finserve, operates on Airtel Kenya's network and has recently launched 5G services, marking a significant milestone in the region. However, it's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Kenya?

Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS for Kenya are available from several providers. GlobaleSIM, Roamify, Earth Esim and MoreMins eSIM offer plans that start at about $4.00 for a 1GB 7‑day FibroSIM, with prices rising to roughly $105 for a 20GB 365‑day Roamify package. The validity periods range from 7 days up to 365 days, and data limits span from 1GB to 25GB.

All of these plans use foreign dialing codes – GlobaleSIM and Roamify provide numbers with the +1 code (U.S.), Earth Esim uses +33 (France) and the MoreMins eSIM plan uses +44 (UK). Because of this, the phone numbers are not local Kenyan numbers (Kenya’s code is +254). Voice capability is generally inbound and outbound; however, some GlobaleSIM offerings provide SMS only inbound, while Roamify, Earth Esim and MoreMins eSIM support both inbound and outbound SMS.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: February 14, 2026