Kigali Availability Zone · Rwanda · RWF Pricing
Managed Databases in Rwanda
Fully managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis from the Kigali availability zone. Automated backups, failover, no DBA required. From $15/mo.
Database hosting built for Rwandan developers and businesses
Megabit Cloud managed databases run from the Kigali 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 Rwanda?
Rwandan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
Fintech & BNR-licensed payment services
Rwanda's fintech sector, serving MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, and Irembo payment flows, needs managed PostgreSQL and MySQL in Kigali for transaction databases with high availability, point-in-time recovery, and Rwanda Data Protection Law-compliant residency.
Healthcare & RSSB systems
Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) health insurance, Ministry of Health's HMIS, and private hospitals like King Faisal Hospital need managed databases for patient records and insurance claims. Rwanda Data Protection Law requires health data to be handled with explicit safeguards.
Government data systems
NIDA (National Identification Agency), RRA (Rwanda Revenue Authority), and district-level government systems need managed databases with automated backup and disaster recovery. MINICT cloud governance frameworks require public sector data to reside in Rwanda.
Agriculture & supply chain
Rwanda's agriculture sector, coffee, tea, and horticulture export supply chains managed through NAEB (National Agriculture Export Development Board) platforms, needs managed databases for farmer registries, certification tracking, and export compliance documentation.
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 database engines are available in Rwanda?
Megabit Cloud offers managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis from the Kigali 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 Rwanda?
Yes. Managed databases provisioned in the Kigali AZ stay within Rwanda. No data crosses borders unless you explicitly replicate to another region.
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.