What is the best web hosting in Kenya for a small business?

What small businesses in Kenya should look for

Whether you are running a shop in Nairobi, a service business in Mombasa, or an online store reaching customers across Kenya, your website needs to be reliable, easy to manage and reasonably priced. You do not need the most expensive plan to get a professional website online, but it is worth choosing a plan with enough room to grow as your business does.

Our guide on the best web hosting for small businesses covers general considerations that apply just as well to businesses operating in Kenya.

Comparing Ayuni Host's shared hosting plans

Ayuni Host offers three shared hosting tiers. Starter, at $5 a month, suits a very small business just getting online. Business, at $13 a month, is our recommended plan for most small businesses, offering a good balance of features and price. Pro, at $24 a month, suits businesses with busier websites or more demanding needs.

• Starter at $5 a month for a simple business website
• Business at $13 a month, our recommended plan for most small businesses
• Pro at $24 a month for larger or busier business websites
• All plans can be billed monthly or annually using the toggle at checkout

Domains for Kenyan businesses

Many Kenyan businesses choose a .co.ke domain to signal a local presence, alongside or instead of a .com domain. You can search for your preferred domain name and extension, including .co.ke, using the domain search tool, which will show you availability and pricing before you commit.

Security and support

An SSL certificate is worth having on any business site, particularly if you take enquiries or payments online, since it helps protect the connection between your site and your customers. It is also worth knowing that support is available through the contact page, and free migration help is offered if you already have a website with another provider and want to move it over.

• Add an SSL certificate through /ssl-certificates for a secure connection
• Review general protection options at /website-security
• Reach out through /contact if you need help choosing a plan

Getting your business online

If you are starting from scratch, our step by step guide on how to buy a domain and set up hosting walks through the whole process, from picking a domain to getting your site live, which is useful whether you are in Nairobi, Mombasa or anywhere else in Kenya.