Kigali Availability Zone · Rwanda · RWF Pricing
Object Storage in Rwanda
S3-compatible object storage for media files, backups, and static assets. Running from Kigali, Rwanda. Pay per GB. From $0.02/GB/mo.
Scalable object storage for Rwandan 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 Kigali availability zone. Use it to serve static assets for your Rwanda-hosted applications, store database backups, or as off-site backup storage for on-premise systems.
Who uses Object Storage in Rwanda?
Rwandan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
Media & Rwanda Broadcasting Service
RBC (Rwanda Broadcasting Agency), private TV channels, and Rwanda's growing digital content creator ecosystem generate large volumes of video, audio, and image content. Kigali AZ S3-compatible object storage provides reliable archive storage without expensive cross-border data transfer costs.
Fintech KYC & NIDA identity files
Rwanda's financial apps and digital lenders store KYC documents verified against NIDA's national identity database. Rwanda Data Protection Law 058/2021 requires identity and financial documents to be handled with appropriate safeguards, local S3 storage in Kigali is the compliant default.
E-government document storage
MINICT's Digital Rwanda programme generates large volumes of scanned land titles, permits, and public records that need cost-effective, locally-stored object storage. MINICT data governance frameworks require government documents to remain within Rwanda.
Healthcare imaging & research
King Faisal Hospital, University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK), and research institutions generate medical imaging data (X-rays, MRIs, pathology slides) that Rwanda Data Protection Law requires to remain within Rwanda. Local S3 storage eliminates offshore transfer compliance risk.
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 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 Kigali, Rwanda availability zone. Data stays within Rwanda 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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