Nairobi Availability Zone · Kenya
Microsoft 365 in Kenya
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and 1TB OneDrive per user. Fully managed by Megabit Cloud. Billed monthly in KES. M-Pesa accepted. From $6/user/mo.
Microsoft 365 managed for Kenyan businesses
Megabit Cloud is an authorised Microsoft 365 reseller in Kenya. Every user gets the full Microsoft 365 suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and 1TB OneDrive, billed monthly in KES with no annual commitment required.
Megabit Cloud handles licence provisioning, user management, and support. If you need help setting up Teams, migrating from Gmail, or onboarding new staff, our local team in Nairobi is available 24/7.
Who uses Microsoft 365 in Kenya?
Kenyan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
NSE-listed corporates & large enterprises
Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed companies and major corporates, Safaricom, Kenya Airways, KCB Group, Equity Group, standardising on Microsoft 365 benefit from a local reseller providing KES billing, M-Pesa payment, and East Africa timezone support.
Professional services & consulting firms
Big Four firms, law firms, and management consultancies in Kenya's Westlands and Upper Hill business districts use Microsoft 365. A Kenya Data Protection Act-compliant local reseller provides the compliance documentation and data processing agreements that firm compliance committees require.
County governments & public sector
Kenya's national and county government entities procuring Microsoft 365 need a local Microsoft partner who understands ICTA procurement guidelines, can provide KES billing, and supplies the compliance documentation that government IT teams require for audit purposes.
SMEs & startup ecosystem
Kenya's vibrant SME and startup sector needs Microsoft 365 on flexible monthly KES billing, no annual USD commitment, no M-Pesa rejection on international transactions, Teams included for the hybrid workforce that defines Nairobi's knowledge economy.
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
Is Microsoft 365 available for Kenyan businesses?
Yes. Megabit Cloud provides Microsoft 365 licences to businesses in Kenya, billed in KES with M-Pesa payment options. You get the full suite including Teams, Outlook, and 1TB OneDrive.
Can I migrate from Gmail to Microsoft 365?
Yes. Our team handles the full migration, emails, contacts, and calendar entries, from Gmail or any other provider to Microsoft 365. Migration is included at no extra cost.
Is there an annual commitment?
No. Megabit Cloud bills Microsoft 365 monthly. Add or remove users as your team changes without penalty.
What is the difference between Microsoft 365 and Business Email?
Business Email is Megabit Cloud's own email platform, lighter and more reliable. Microsoft 365 includes the full Office desktop apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams for video meetings, and 1TB OneDrive. Choose Microsoft 365 if your team needs the Office apps or Teams.
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