Best Web Hosting Companies in Kenya for Performance

I have been around the blogging industry since 2011 and I have learned a lot about what works and what does not work when it comes to choosing the best domain registration and web hosting company. Based on our findings, below are the best web hosting companies in Kenya.

HOSTAFRICA

Kenyayote.com started hosting on HOSTAFRICA (which was formerly Sasahost )before we migrated to Namecheap. HOSTAFRICA is perhaps the most reliable web hosting company in Kenya for running a small personal blog. The reason why we migrated to Namecheap is that Sasahost is so expensive for blogs with high traffic. Sasahost offices are located in Uphill, Nairobi.

Kenya Web Experts

Kenya Web Experts have been around for quite a long time. We have used them to host some of our client’s websites. It is the best alternative to Sasahost. Other services they offer include; Reseller Web Hosting, Unmanaged VPS Servers, Managed Dedicated Servers, E-commerce web Design, Web Design Services, Reseller Domain Names, ASP .NET, Web Hosting and SSL Certificates.

TrueHost

Truehost.co.ke joined the web hosting industry recently has become a favotire among many bloggers because of it affordable prices and discounts. It offers cpanel web hosting, windows hosting, vps hosting, reseller hosting, etc.

Namecheap

Namecheap is one of the most affordable web hosting companies that you will ever find out there. Yearly prices start as low as Ksh. 250 per month ($1.98) and it is very stable. It is also among the best when it comes to page load speed, uptime, and support. We host several websites on Namecheap and that is why we recommend it to anyone who wants to start blogging. It offers free SSL, backup, and one-click WordPress installation. It accepts payment through Paypal and credit cards.

Wordpress.com

If you have been running your blog on free WordPress.com and want to transition to self-hosted then this will be your best choice as you will not have to struggle with migration. WordPress Hosting Pricing starts at $4 (Ksh. 400) per month

Servercore

If you are looking for a high-performance hosting provider with a presence in Kenya that scales as you grow, then consider Servercore. It offers dedicated and cloud servers that target FinTech, media, e-commerce, etc. It also offers a range of Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) which include but are not limited to managed cloud databases, managed Kubernetes, etc. In addition to hosting-related services, Servercore supports businesses in Kenya in designing IT systems, server selection management, etc.

Safaricom Hosting

Their web hosting and domain registration services are among the cheapest in Kenya. However, the low cost comes with compromises since they also provide the smallest storage. Safaricom Shared Hosting is only recommended for building sites with very few pages and minimal traffic.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Web Hosting Provider

Some of the factors that you should consider when choosing your web hosting company in Kenya include:

Price: Choose a web hosting plan based on real prices. Some hosting providers offer up to 90% discounts, creating the impression that they are cheap, which is not the case. You may find hosting providers without discounts that are cheaper in the long run.
Storage and Memory: Compare disk space (storage), memory (ram), bandwidth, and database files limits among various providers and choose the one with the best offers.
Security: Check whether the hosting company supports free auto SSL certificates, malware scanning, DDoS Protection, and other security features.
Human Customer Support: Whether you are migrating an existing website from another web hosting company or starting a new website, you should expect to encounter site errors. Consider whether the hosting company offers human live chat, email, or phone support.
cPanel: If you are starting a blog using a CMS like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla, it is recommended that you choose a web hosting provider that provides free cPanel hosting, as it will make it easier to manage your website.
Website Type: If you have an existing website with high traffic or are building a web application with high resource usage, consider dedicated or VPS hosting. For VPS, we highly recommend Namecheap, as we have had a good experience with it before.
Free Features: Check whether the following features are offered for free: domain email addresses, SSL certificate, daily automated backups, CDN, FTP access, and cPanel.
Restrictions: Research the restrictions that the hosting provider my have. For instance, email restrictions, usage restrictions, scripts you cannot run, prohibited content, backup limits, traffic limits, and country restrictions. Most hosting providers are likely to suspend your account if you engage in file hosting and sharing, something similar to what mediafire does.