A few years ago, choosing an internet connection in Kasarani mostly meant picking between one or two local providers. That’s changed. Between expanding local fiber and fixed wireless networks and the arrival of satellite internet services like Starlink, homes and businesses now have more genuine options than ever — which also means more confusion about which one actually makes sense for a given home, office, or budget.
Kenya’s internet market has moved fast
The Communications Authority of Kenya reported that available international internet bandwidth rose from 24,161 Gbps to 28,130 Gbps in the quarter ending March 2026, a jump of roughly 16.4 percent, while mobile broadband subscriptions climbed to 52.9 million nationwide. Two more submarine cable systems are expected to land before 2027, and the government-backed NOFBI fiber backbone is being pushed toward 100,000 km of coverage by the end of 2026. In short: more capacity, more competition, and more choice reaching areas like Kasarani than existed even a year or two ago.
What satellite internet is actually good for
Starlink’s big advantage is coverage that doesn’t depend on nearby infrastructure — it works from a rooftop or compound anywhere with a clear view of the sky, which matters for genuinely off-grid or rural locations. Kenyan plans currently start from around Ksh 4,000–6,500 per month, with instalment options that spread the roughly Ksh 30,000–60,000 hardware kit cost over several months instead of paying it upfront. Reported speeds top 100 Mbps in most markets with latency in the 25–42ms range, which is usable for video calls and most everyday needs.
The trade-off is the upfront hardware commitment and support that’s handled remotely rather than by a technician you can call and have at your door the same day.
What local fiber and fixed wireless still do better
If you’re already in a built-up area with local coverage — which describes most of Kasarani and the surrounding estates — a local connection is usually the simpler and cheaper route. There’s no imported equipment to buy: WebSpace Internet installs are free, plans run from as low as Ksh 1,500 a month, and you can choose PPPoE for a dedicated home or office line or Hotspot for flexible, pay-as-you-go access. Just as important, support is local and available 24/7 — when something goes wrong, you’re calling a team that knows the neighborhood, not a support queue on another continent.
So which one should you actually pick?
- Already within a local fiber or fixed wireless coverage area? That’s almost always the cheaper, faster-to-install option.
- Off-grid, rural, or genuinely outside existing local coverage? Satellite is a legitimate and sometimes the only practical choice.
- Running a business that can’t afford downtime? A local primary connection paired with a secondary backup link covers more failure scenarios than relying on either option alone.
- Comparing on price? Look at the full landed cost — hardware plus monthly fee — not just the advertised monthly rate.
More options is a good problem to have, but it only helps if you pick the one that actually fits your location and budget. If you’re in Kasarani or anywhere across our coverage area and want a straight answer on what makes sense for your home or office, call us on 0702 447 334 or reach out through our contact page — we’ll tell you honestly if we’re the right fit.