Nairobi Availability Zone · Kenya
Managed Databases in Kenya
Fully managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis from the Nairobi availability zone. Automated backups, failover, no DBA required. From $15/mo.
Database hosting built for Kenyan developers and businesses
Megabit Cloud managed databases run from the Nairobi availability zone. PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis are provisioned, patched, backed up, and monitored for you, no database administrator required.
Ideal for startups, fintechs, SaaS products, and enterprise apps that need production-grade databases without the operational overhead. Automated daily backups, point-in-time recovery, and read replicas are available on all plans.
Who uses Managed Databases in Kenya?
Kenyan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
Fintech & core banking
Kenya's fintech companies and microfinance banks run transaction databases with CBK data localisation expectations. M-Kopa, Tala, Branch, and their peers need managed PostgreSQL with high availability, point-in-time recovery, and Nairobi AZ residency under the Kenya Data Protection Act.
Healthcare & NHIF systems
Kenya's National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), county health systems, and private hospital groups need managed databases for patient records, insurance claims, and health analytics. The Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 classifies health data as sensitive, local managed databases minimise compliance exposure.
Logistics & supply chain
Kenya's logistics companies, Sendy, Lori Systems, and regional freight forwarders at Mombasa Port, need managed databases for real-time freight tracking, cargo documentation, and cross-border trade compliance. Nairobi AZ hosting delivers sub-100 ms query times for logistics operations.
Agritech & market linkages
Kenya's agritech platforms, Twiga Foods, Apollo Agriculture, FarmDrive, manage farmer registries, loan databases, and commodity price feeds in managed PostgreSQL. Kenya Data Protection Act requirements for agricultural data (linked to national IDs) make local managed databases the compliant default.
Why host in Kenya vs. offshore?
How local Kenyan providers, offshore cloud, and Megabit Cloud compare.
| Factor | Other Kenyan hosts | Offshore (EU / USA) | Megabit Cloud Kenya |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server location | Kenya or East Africa (varies) | EU or USA | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 | ⚠ Varies, depends on provider contracts | ⚠ Cross-border transfer rules apply | ✓ By default, data never leaves Kenya |
| Latency within Kenya | 5–40 ms | 120–280 ms | < 10 ms (Nairobi AZ) |
| KES billing | ✓ Some providers | ✗ USD or EUR only | ✓ |
| M-Pesa payments | ✗ Rarely | ✗ | ✓ |
| Enterprise SLA (99.99%+) | ⚠ Depends on provider | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 Tbps+ DDoS mitigation | ✗ Not standard | Varies | ✓ Included on all plans |
| Own network backbone (ASN) | ✗ Third-party transit | ✗ | ✓ AS203905 |
| Local IXP peering | ✗ Varies | ✗ | ✓ |
| ODPC-registered data processor | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free website migration | Varies | Varies | ✓ Included |
Frequently asked questions
Which database engines are available in Kenya?
Megabit Cloud offers managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis from the Nairobi availability zone. These cover relational and in-memory caching use cases.
Are database backups included?
Yes. All managed database plans include automated daily backups. Point-in-time recovery is available, allowing you to restore to any point within the backup retention window.
Can I connect my cloud server to a managed database on the private network?
Yes. Megabit Cloud Servers and managed databases in the same availability zone can communicate over a private network, avoiding public internet transit and improving security and latency.
Does the database stay within Kenya?
Yes. Managed databases provisioned in the Nairobi AZ stay within Kenya. No data crosses borders unless you explicitly replicate to another region.
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