Beach town in Kwale County, Kenya
Internet in Diani Beach: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Diani Beach?
Median fixed broadband in Kenya is 23 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-06). Café and resort wifi is usable for calls at some places; many nomads add a Safaricom data bundle as backup.
Getting online in Diani Beach
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or fixed wireless in some villas and complexes; check before booking. Typically 3,000–6,000 KES a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and resort wifi is usable for calls at some places; many nomads add a Safaricom data bundle as backup. |
| Outages | Power cuts are frequent; good places have generators or solar. |
| Tourist SIM | Safaricom has a shop at Nairobi airport arrivals; bring your passport for registration and ask them to activate M-Pesa. Data bundles are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya |
| Monthly data plan | KSh1,000–2,500 ($7.7–19.3) |
| Blocked services | No permanent blocks, but Telegram has been cut during national exams and the internet slowed during major protests. |
Coworking in Diani Beach
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Diani Beach?
Median fixed broadband in Kenya is 23 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-06). Café and resort wifi is usable for calls at some places; many nomads add a Safaricom data bundle as backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Diani Beach?
Safaricom has a shop at Nairobi airport arrivals; bring your passport for registration and ask them to activate M-Pesa. Data bundles are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in Kenya?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Kenya
- Safaricom
- Airtel Kenya
- Telkom Kenya
- Kenya Airports Authority
- Kenya Railways
- UK FCDO travel advice: Kenya
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.