City in Mombasa County, Kenya
Internet in Mombasa: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Mombasa?
Median fixed broadband in Kenya is 23 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-06). Decent wifi in Nyali cafés and malls; keep a Safaricom bundle as backup.
Getting online in Mombasa
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Safaricom and Zuku in Nyali and parts of town; about 3,000–6,000 KES a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Decent wifi in Nyali cafés and malls; keep a Safaricom bundle as backup. |
| Outages | Power and fibre cuts occur; hotels and malls usually have generators. |
| 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 Mombasa
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 Mombasa?
Median fixed broadband in Kenya is 23 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-06). Decent wifi in Nyali cafés and malls; keep a Safaricom bundle as backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Mombasa?
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
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 Spotted something out of date?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.