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Safaricom vs Airtel vs Zuku Home Fibre in Kenya: Which Plan Fits You?

A 2026 comparison of reported home-fibre plans: entry prices, speeds and what to check before signing, including coverage and the router you need.

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In this guide you will see:
  • Airtel is the cheapest entry plan reported.
  • Safaricom raised speeds without raising prices.
  • Zuku figures come from third-party pages.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Safaricom vs Airtel vs Zuku Home Fibre in Kenya: Which Plan Fits You?
Quick answer

Reported 2026 plans: Safaricom raised speeds in April without changing prices (about KES 3,000, 4,100 and 6,300 for the main tiers, with 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps at KES 12,500 and 20,000). Airtel launched fibre with 15 to 100 Mbps tiers from KES 1,999 to 4,999. Zuku lists 30 to 200 Mbps plans from about KES 2,799 on third-party pages. Sources conflict on speeds, so confirm at your address.

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Key takeaways

  • Airtel is the cheapest entry plan reported.
  • Safaricom raised speeds without raising prices.
  • Zuku figures come from third-party pages.
  • Coverage at your address decides.

01What to look for before you buy

ProviderReported plansNote
SafaricomKES 3,000, 4,100, 6,300; 500 Mbps 12,500; 1 Gbps 20,000Speeds reported to have risen in April 2026
Airtel15 Mbps 1,999; 30 Mbps 2,999; 60 Mbps 3,999; 100 Mbps 4,999Launched April 2026
Zuku30 Mbps 2,799 to 200 Mbps 9,999From a third-party page; confirm

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: TechCabal: Safaricom increases home fibre speeds; HapaKenya: Airtel enters fixed broadband; Victor Matara: Zuku packages 2026.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
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  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

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05Frequently asked questions

Which is best for streaming and work?

Choose the provider with solid coverage at your address and enough speed for your devices.

Do I need my own router?

Providers supply one; a better router or mesh helps large homes.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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