Nairobi Availability Zone · Kenya
Object Storage in Kenya
S3-compatible object storage for media files, backups, and static assets. Running from Nairobi, Kenya. Pay per GB. From $0.02/GB/mo.
Scalable object storage for Kenyan developers and businesses
Megabit Cloud object storage is S3-compatible, any tool, library, or framework that works with AWS S3 works with Megabit Cloud storage. Store images, videos, documents, backups, logs, and static website assets. Pay only for what you use.
Data is stored in the Nairobi availability zone. Use it to serve static assets for your Kenya-hosted applications, store database backups, or as off-site backup storage for on-premise systems.
Who uses Object Storage in Kenya?
Kenyan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
Media & broadcasting
Kenya's major broadcasters, Nation TV, Citizen TV, KBC, and digital content creators generate large volumes of video, audio, and image content. S3-compatible object storage in the Nairobi AZ provides reliable archive storage without offshore transfer costs or FX exposure.
Fintech KYC & identity documents
Kenyan financial apps storing KYC documents, ID card scans, M-Pesa agent records, and loan application files need Kenya Data Protection Act-compliant S3 storage in Nairobi. ODPC registration as a data controller requires appropriate technical measures, offshore KYC storage creates regulatory exposure.
E-commerce product assets
Kenya's online marketplaces, Jumia Kenya, Jiji.co.ke, and direct-to-consumer brands need object storage for product images, vendor-uploaded content, and delivery confirmation media, served efficiently to Kenyan shoppers via CDN nodes close to Nairobi.
Healthcare imaging & research
Kenyan hospitals, Aga Khan University Hospital, and KEMRI research institutes generate medical imaging data that Kenya Data Protection Act sensitive data provisions require to stay within Kenya. Local S3 storage eliminates the offshore transfer compliance risk for patient imaging.
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 object storage compatible with AWS S3?
Yes. Megabit Cloud object storage implements the S3 API. Any tool or library that supports S3, including the AWS SDK, rclone, s3cmd, and Cyberduck, works with Megabit Cloud storage without code changes.
Where is the data stored?
Object storage is located in the Nairobi, Kenya availability zone. Data stays within Kenya and does not cross borders unless you set up cross-region replication.
Can I use object storage to host static websites?
Yes. You can configure a bucket for static website hosting and serve HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and media files directly. Pair with a CDN for global delivery.
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