Safaricom Quietly Boosts WiFi Speeds in Kenya: Same Price, Up to 150Mbps

In a surprising turn of events, Safaricom has quietly upgraded its home fibre packages without touching the monthly bill, and we finally have real market competition to thank for it.

The bronze tier has jumped to a very capable 40 Mbps, and Gold is hitting 150Mbps. This timing aligns well with Savannah Fiber’s disruptive entry into the Kenya market.

Here is everything you need to know about the new speeds and how Safaricom stacks up against Savannah.

Safaricom Home Fibre New Speeds: More Megabits, Same Bill

Product	Old Speeds	New Speeds	Price (Kes)
Wi-Fi Bamba 6 Mbps	6 Mbps	15 Mbps	1,600
Wi-Fi Bamba 10 Mbps	10 Mbps	20 Mbps	2,000
Wi-Fi Bamba 5 Mbps (Boma Yangu)	10 Mbps	10 Mbps	800
Fibre Lite 5 Mbps	5 Mbps	15 Mbps	1,500
Fibre Lite 7 Mbps	7 Mbps	20 Mbps	2,000
Bronze	15 Mbps	40 Mbps	2,999
Silver	30 Mbps	60 Mbps	4,100
Gold	80 Mbps	150 Mbps	6,299
RUBY	N/A	300 Mbps	9,999
Diamond	500 Mbps	500 Mbps	12,499
Platinum	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	20,000

One thing worth noting is that these new prices come with a 25% discount for new connections. Officially, the plans still range from KES 2,999 for Bronze to KES 20,000 for Platinum, but with the ongoing offer, the entry-level package effectively drops to KES 2,250.

The 40Mbps tier will finally make the entry-level package, which is viable for modern 4K streaming and homes with a handful of devices.

The New 15TB FUP: Is it Practically Unlimited?

In November last year, Safaricom updated its Fair Usage Policy (FUP)  to 15TB, which was a welcome move. I honestly doubt any average user can use the whole 15TB data cap, which means that for the average user, the 15TB is basically unlimited.

In reality, very few households will ever hit the 15TB FUP limit. This is mostly achievable in heavy-use scenarios like shared homes, constant 4K streaming in platforms like Netflix and YouTube, and large file transfers by content creators using services such as Google Drive.

For the average household, the monthly usage typically stays well below 1TB.

This makes the 15TB feel more like a cell for extreme or near-commercial usage rather than everyday internet use.

Safaricom vs Savanna Fibre: The Real Reason Behind the Upgrades?

Speed	Provider & Tier	Official Price (KES)	Current Promo
40 Mbps	Safaricom Bronze	Ksh 2,999	Ksh 2,250 -25%
60 Mbps	Safaricom Silver	Ksh 4,100	Ksh 3,075 -25%
100 Mbps	Savanna Base	Ksh 2,000	No Promo
150 Mbps	Safaricom Gold	Ksh 6,299	Ksh 4,725 -25%
250 Mbps	Savanna Mid	Ksh 4,500	No Promo
500 Mbps	Safaricom Diamond	Ksh 12,499	Ksh 9,375 -25%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Savanna Gigabit Safaricom Platinum	Ksh 10,000 Ksh 20,000	No Promo No Promo

*Safaricom's 25% discount is a promotional offer. Savanna Fibre prices are standard but limited by coverage areas. Both ISPs feature high FUP limits.

A few weeks ago, Savannah Fiber announced their fiber packages and prices, and everyone was jaw-dropped by what they were seeing. 

The packages and prices were too good to be true. I was honestly amazed.

To give you some context, you are getting 100Mbps for KES 2,000, 250Mbps for KES 4,500, and 1GB for KES 10,000, which is unbelievable. 

Now, Safaricom’s sudden speed doubling and FUP extension is a direct response to Savanna’s eating into the Nairobi residential market, which they have been expanding aggressively lately. 

It’s a good thing that Safaricom has upped its game in the FTTH, but Savanna still wins in the RAW price-to-performance ratio on paper.

Which Provider Should You Choose in 2026? 

We have talked about how Savanna Fiber is a great deal as compared to Safaricom, even after Safaricom has upgraded its plans.

You might still prefer Safaricom depending on where you live, mainly because its coverage is much wider. To check if it’s available in your area, dial *400#, select Option 2 (Get Internet), then Option 1 (Internet for Home), and choose your region from the list provided. 

Alternatively, you can visit the Safaricom website and enter your location details to see if Safaricom fibre is available in your area.

The other reason to choose Safaricom is the customer service. I have been using Safaricom fibre for 8 years now, and anytime I have an issue with my Wi-Fi, contacting Safaricom customer service has been a breeze. The issue was resolved promptly without going back and forth.

On the other hand, Savanna Fiber still has a relatively limited coverage footprint. That said, they are steadily expanding across the country, and in my view, it will likely take a few more years before they achieve wide, nationwide coverage.

Currently, Savanna Fibre is available in Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Muthangari, Lang’ata, and Parklands. You can get the coverage via their website.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways & Final Verdict

- Safaricom speeds are up

- FUP is now a massive 15TB

- Prices remain unchanged

If Savanna Fibre is available in your estate, it still stands out as the clear value leader. That said, Safaricom’s quiet speed upgrade makes sticking with the green giant far easier to justify, and it puts real pressure on smaller ISPs that have gone years without revisiting their pricing.