Kigali Availability Zone · Rwanda · RWF Pricing
Managed Kubernetes in Rwanda
Fully managed K8s clusters from the Kigali availability zone. Autoscaling, auto-healing, kubectl access, and integrated monitoring. From $35/mo.
Kubernetes for Rwanda-based cloud-native workloads
Megabit Cloud managed Kubernetes runs from the Kigali availability zone. We provision, upgrade, monitor, and maintain the control plane, you focus on deploying and scaling your containerised applications.
Ideal for Rwandan tech companies, fintechs, and enterprises that have adopted microservices or container-based architectures. Integrated load balancing, persistent volumes, and monitoring are available alongside standard kubectl access.
Who uses Managed Kubernetes in Rwanda?
Rwandan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
Fintech & BNR-licensed payment platforms
Rwanda's fintech companies building on MTN MoMo Rwanda and Airtel Money APIs use containerised microservices. Managed Kubernetes in the Kigali AZ provides the Rwanda Data Protection Law-compliant control plane that BNR-licensed payment service providers require.
Government digital services (Irembo)
Rwanda's Irembo e-government platform and government digital services need Kubernetes for horizontal scaling during national service peaks, tax deadlines, permit renewals, examination results. Rwanda-based Kubernetes ensures citizen data stays in country.
Pan-African SaaS companies based in Kigali
Companies using Rwanda as a continental headquarters under the KIFC framework build pan-African SaaS products that need Kigali-based Kubernetes for primary data residency, with multi-region deployment for East and West African customers.
Agriculture & export supply chains
Rwanda's agricultural export sector, managing coffee, tea, and horticulture certification chains through NAEB platforms, needs Kubernetes for seasonal scaling during harvest and export seasons without over-provisioning year-round infrastructure.
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
Is Kubernetes available in Rwanda?
Yes. Megabit Cloud managed Kubernetes runs from the Kigali availability zone, giving Rwandan companies a fully managed K8s platform with local data residency.
Do I need Kubernetes expertise to use managed Kubernetes?
Some Kubernetes knowledge is needed to deploy applications, you still write Kubernetes YAML and use kubectl. The "managed" part means we handle cluster provisioning, upgrades, and the control plane, not the application deployment.
Can I use managed Kubernetes with managed databases?
Yes. Your Kubernetes workloads can connect to Megabit Cloud managed databases over the private network in the Kigali AZ. This is the recommended architecture for stateful production applications.
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.