Kigali Availability Zone · Rwanda · RWF Pricing
Cloud App Hosting in Rwanda
Deploy Node.js, Python, PHP, React, and static sites with one click. Git-based deployments, auto-HTTPS, auto-scaling, running from Kigali, Rwanda. From $5/mo.
Platform-as-a-Service for Rwanda developers
Megabit Cloud app hosting is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) layer running on top of the Kigali availability zone. Push to your Git repository and your app deploys automatically, no server configuration, no Dockerfile required for most runtimes.
Supports Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby, and static sites. Auto-HTTPS, environment variables, build pipelines, and preview deployments are included. Ideal for Rwandan startups, agencies, and developers who want cloud infrastructure without the operational overhead of managing VMs.
Who uses Cloud App Hosting in Rwanda?
Rwandan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
Rwandan SaaS companies
Kigali Innovation City and the broader Rwandan startup ecosystem is producing SaaS companies building tools for the pan-African market. Managed app hosting in the Kigali AZ provides Rwanda Data Protection Law-compliant data residency and the local sovereign credentials KIFC clients expect.
Irembo & government digital services
Rwanda's Irembo citizen services platform and e-government initiative require cloud app hosting that scales for national-level traffic, during tax deadlines, permit renewals, and public service peaks, while keeping processing within Rwanda.
Agriculture & market linkage apps
Rwanda's agritech sector, connecting smallholder farmers to export markets through platforms like Hello Tractor Rwanda and NAEB supply chain apps, needs cloud app hosting close to Rwandan users, with RwF billing and MTN MoMo-compatible billing APIs.
Tourism & experience platforms
Rwanda Development Board's Tourism Hub and private booking platforms need cloud app hosting that serves both Kigali-based operators and international visitors. Kigali AZ provides the local data residency required for Rwanda tourism data while CDN edges serve global visitors fast.
Why host in Rwanda vs. offshore?
How local Rwanda providers, offshore cloud, and Megabit Cloud compare.
| Factor | Other Rwanda hosts | Offshore (EU / USA) | Megabit Cloud Rwanda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server location | Rwanda or East Africa (varies) | EU or USA | Kigali, Rwanda |
| Rwanda Data Protection Law 058/2021 | ⚠ Varies, depends on provider contracts | ⚠ Cross-border transfer rules apply | ✓ By default, data never leaves Rwanda |
| Latency within Rwanda | 5–30 ms | 120–280 ms | < 5 ms (Kigali AZ) |
| RwF billing | ✓ Some providers | ✗ USD or EUR only | ✓ |
| MTN Mobile Money | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Airtel Money Rwanda | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| 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 |
| KIGALI-IX peering | ✗ Varies | ✗ | ✓ |
| RDB-registered local vendor | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free website migration | Varies | Varies | ✓ Included |
Frequently asked questions
Which languages and frameworks are supported?
Megabit Cloud app hosting supports Node.js, Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), PHP (Laravel, Symfony), Ruby on Rails, and static sites (React, Next.js, Nuxt, plain HTML).
How do I deploy my application?
Connect your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository. Every push to your main branch triggers a build and deployment automatically. You can also trigger manual deployments from the control panel.
Is this the same as cloud servers?
No. Cloud app hosting is a managed platform, you deploy code, not servers. A cloud server gives you a full virtual machine to manage yourself. App hosting is faster to get started and requires no server administration.
Related services in Rwanda
Need enterprise or regulated infrastructure in Rwanda?
Gewape Cloud Infrastructure (GCI) operates AZ1 Kigali and AZ2 Huye , satisfying BNR's 40 km DR separation requirement entirely within Rwanda.
Ready to get started?
Deploy from Kigali. Data stays in Rwanda. Pay in RWF.