Web Hosting Guide for Kenyan Businesses

Web hosting in Kenya costs KES 1,500–8,000 per month for shared hosting plans suitable for most SME websites. For high-traffic or e-commerce sites, VPS hosting from KES 5,000–20,000 per month offers better performance and control.

Types of Web Hosting Available in Kenya

Shared hosting is the most affordable option and suitable for most business websites with moderate traffic. VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting gives you dedicated resources and is recommended for e-commerce or high-traffic sites.

Dedicated servers and cloud hosting on AWS or Google Cloud are available for enterprise applications requiring maximum uptime and scalability.

What Kenyan SMEs Should Look for in a Hosting Provider

Look for uptime SLAs of 99.9% or higher, daily backups, cPanel or similar control panel access, free SSL certificate, and M-Pesa or local payment options.

Avoid providers that lock you into annual contracts without a refund policy, or that charge extra for SSL certificates which should be included as standard.