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Internet in Naivasha: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
23 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Naivasha?

Median fixed broadband in Kenya is 23 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-06). Wifi at lodges and cafés is usually enough for email; use a Safaricom data bundle for calls.

Getting online in Naivasha

Details
Cafés and coworkingWifi at lodges and cafés is usually enough for email; use a Safaricom data bundle for calls.
OutagesPower cuts are common; lodges run generators.
Tourist SIMSafaricom has a shop at Nairobi airport arrivals; bring your passport for registration and ask them to activate M-Pesa. Data bundles are cheap.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersSafaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya
Monthly data planKSh1,000–2,500 ($7.7–19.3)
Blocked servicesNo permanent blocks, but Telegram has been cut during national exams and the internet slowed during major protests.

Coworking in Naivasha

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Africa

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Egypt99 Mbps52 Mbps
Morocco57 Mbps70 Mbps
Botswana52 Mbps—
South Africa50 Mbps70 Mbps
Tanzania41 Mbps33 Mbps
Kenya23 Mbps45 Mbps
Namibia18 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Naivasha?

Median fixed broadband in Kenya is 23 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-06). Wifi at lodges and cafés is usually enough for email; use a Safaricom data bundle for calls.

Which SIM card should I get in Naivasha?

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

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 Spotted something out of date?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.