Nairobi Availability Zone · M-Pesa Accepted
Cloud Hosting in Kenya
Megabit Cloud operates a locally registered availability zone in Nairobi, Kenya. Cloud hosting, Cloud Servers, web hosting, managed databases, and business email. All running inside Kenya. Billed in KES. M-Pesa accepted. 24/7 local support.
Why host your business in Kenya?
Kenya is East Africa's leading technology hub. With a Nairobi availability zone, your applications run closer to your users, lower latency, faster load times, and data that stays within the country.
Megabit Cloud is operated by Gewape Cloud Group, with a locally registered presence in East Africa. That means you have a local vendor on record, Kenya Data Protection Act compliance, and support that knows the Kenyan market.
Cloud services available in Kenya
Every service runs from our Nairobi availability zone or connects to it directly.
Cloud Servers
Scalable cloud servers from the Nairobi availability zone. Deploy in seconds, scale on demand, pay as you go. No hardware procurement. No long-term contracts.
- Low latency from within Kenya
- Dedicated vCPUs and NVMe storage
- Full root access, deploy any OS
Web Hosting
Reliable web hosting for Kenyan businesses, NGOs, and individuals. SSL, daily backups, and 80+ one-click apps included.
- Clear hosting plans
- Free SSL and daily backups
- One-click WordPress, Joomla, and more
WordPress Hosting
Managed WordPress with StackCache, staging, auto-updates, and Core Web Vitals optimisation. Built for Kenyan agencies and businesses.
- StackCache, speed without plugins
- Staging environment included
- Free migration from any host
Business Email
Professional @yourdomain email for Kenyan businesses. Anti-spam, mobile sync, and daily backups. Migration from Gmail or cPanel handled free.
- From 5 to unlimited mailboxes
- Anti-spam and daily backups
- Free migration included
Domain Registration
Register .co.ke, .ke, .africa, .com, and 400+ TLDs. Pair with hosting and email in one checkout.
- .co.ke and .ke registration
- .africa TLD available
- DNS management included
Managed Databases
Managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis for developers and growing teams in Kenya. Automated backups, no DBA required.
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis
- Automated backups and failover
- Available in Nairobi AZ
Why local beats offshore for Kenya
Most Kenyan businesses are still hosted on offshore servers in the EU or South Africa. Here is what that costs you.
| Factor | Offshore hosting | Megabit Cloud Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Latency for Nairobi users | 80–250 ms (via EU/SA) | < 10 ms (Nairobi AZ) |
| Data location | EU or South Africa | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Legal jurisdiction | Foreign law | Kenyan law |
| Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 | ⚠ Requires additional steps | ✓ Compliant by default |
| Network backbone / ASN | ✗ Third-party transit | ✓ AS203905, own backbone, locally peered, IPv4 + IPv6 |
| Local billing | ✗ USD/EUR only | ✓ KES, M-Pesa, bank transfer |
| Local support timezone | ✗ GMT or GMT+1 | ✓ GMT+3, East Africa |
| Vendor registration | Foreign entity | Gewape Cloud Group (East Africa) |
| Free migration | Varies | ✓ Included on all plans |
Need enterprise cloud, private cloud, or regulated workloads in Kenya?
Gewape Cloud Group, the parent company behind Megabit Cloud, also operates GCI for sovereign cloud, private cloud, and dedicated bare metal for governments, banks, and enterprises across East Africa.
Frequently asked questions, Cloud hosting in Kenya
Does Megabit Cloud have a data center in Kenya?
Yes. Megabit Cloud operates an availability zone in Nairobi, Kenya. This gives Kenyan customers lower latency and keeps data within the country where compliance or data residency is a requirement.
Can I pay with M-Pesa for Megabit Cloud services?
Yes. Megabit Cloud accepts M-Pesa and KES bank transfers for customers in Kenya. Local payment methods are available at checkout alongside international options.
Is Megabit Cloud compliant with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019?
Yes. Data hosted in the Nairobi availability zone stays within Kenya, helping organisations comply with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 and local data residency requirements.
Do you offer support in Kenya?
Yes. Our East Africa support team is available 24/7. You can reach us by live chat, support ticket, or phone from Kenya.
What brands does Gewape Cloud Group operate in Kenya?
Gewape Cloud Group operates complementary brands across East Africa: Megabit Cloud for cloud hosting, web hosting, Cloud Servers, managed databases, and business email; Gewape Cloud Infrastructure (GCI) for enterprise private cloud and sovereign cloud deployments; and Metal on Cloud for bare metal as a service. All three are sister companies under the same group, running on the same Nairobi infrastructure.
Can I register a .co.ke domain with Megabit Cloud?
Yes. Megabit Cloud offers registration for .co.ke, .ke, .africa, .com, and 400+ other TLDs. You can register your domain and pair it with hosting and business email in a single checkout.
Start your cloud hosting in Kenya today
From a simple website to a full cloud infrastructure stack, Megabit Cloud has the plans, the local team, and the Nairobi availability zone to get you running.