Cheapest Web Hosting in Kenya 2026: Truehost vs HostPinnacle

Updated 2 November 2026

The cheapest web hosting in Kenya from the two big local hosts starts at about KSh 2,500 a year: Truehost’s WebHosting Starter is listed at KSh 2,500 annually (or KSh 188 a month on a three-year term), while HostPinnacle’s Hosting Only plan is KSh 2,875 a year before VAT. If you also need a free domain, HostPinnacle’s Starter Package is KSh 4,200 a year plus VAT, and Truehost bundles a free .co.ke with its annual WebHosting Unlimited plan.

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Below we compare every published shared hosting plan from both companies, what each includes, and the costs people forget, such as renewals, VAT and domain fees. Prices from truehost.co.ke and hostpinnacle.co.ke, read 2 November 2026. Hosts change promotions often, so confirm at checkout.

Cheapest web hosting in Kenya: plans compared

What both hosts include

Both list cPanel, free SSL certificates, unlimited email accounts and unlimited bandwidth on their shared plans, plus a one-click installer for WordPress. Truehost adds free daily backups on Starter and Pro, free website migration, a website builder and Python and Node.js support. HostPinnacle lists LiteSpeed servers, 4 GB to 16 GB RAM depending on plan, Node.js and Python support, and free M-Pesa integration on every package.

Truehost publishes a rough traffic guide: about 25,000 visits a month on Starter and 50,000 on Pro. HostPinnacle limits plans by “inodes” (number of files): 300,000 on Hosting Only, 350,000 on Starter, 500,000 on Standard and 1,000,000 on Executive.

Domain prices you will add

• HostPinnacle: .co.ke KSh 250 a year, .com, .org and .africa KSh 1,750, .sc.ke and .ac.ke KSh 150 (all excluding VAT).
• Truehost: first-year .co.ke advertised at KSh 299 (down from KSh 999).

Renewal prices are often higher than first-year offers. Our guide on how to buy a .co.ke domain explains registrars and renewals, and .co.ke vs .ke vs .com helps you pick an extension.

Which is cheapest for your situation?

1. One small site, already own a domain: Truehost Starter at KSh 2,500 a year is the lowest published annual price, against HostPinnacle Hosting Only at KSh 2,875 plus VAT (about KSh 3,335 with 16% VAT).
2. New business needing a domain too: HostPinnacle Starter at KSh 4,200 plus VAT includes a domain. Compare with Truehost Starter plus a .co.ke registration.
3. Online shop or many images: HostPinnacle Standard (100 GB, 8 GB RAM) at KSh 5,200 plus VAT, or Truehost Pro if you prefer daily backups.
4. Agencies running many sites: Truehost Unlimited or HostPinnacle Executive.

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Switching hosts without downtime

If your site already runs elsewhere, do not cancel the old account first. Truehost says its team can help transfer eligible websites for free and will review your current setup before you cancel. HostPinnacle says it will help transfer a domain for free. Keep both accounts running until the new copy of the site loads correctly and email works, then point the domain’s nameservers to the new host. If a web designer registered the domain in their own name, read how to get your domain back before moving.

Costs people forget

• VAT: HostPinnacle shows prices excluding VAT. Check whether VAT is added at checkout on any host.
• Renewal: long-term discounts apply to the billing cycle you pick; month-to-month plans cost more.
• Premium SSL: free SSL covers most small sites; Truehost sells a paid certificate at KSh 750 a year if you want one.
• Business email: both include email accounts on hosting; separate Truehost Workplace email starts at KSh 672 a year.
• Design: hosting is only the server. See how much a website costs in Kenya and how to build one yourself.

Taking payments? Read how to accept M-Pesa payments on your website.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest web hosting in Kenya?

Among the two hosts compared, Truehost WebHosting Starter at KSh 2,500 a year is the lowest published annual price, followed by HostPinnacle Hosting Only at KSh 2,875 plus VAT.

Which Kenyan host gives a free domain?

HostPinnacle’s Starter, Standard and Executive packages include a free .co.ke, .com or .org domain. Truehost includes a free .co.ke with the annual WebHosting Unlimited plan.

Is VAT included in hosting prices?

HostPinnacle lists its prices excluding VAT. Confirm the final total at checkout for any host.

Can I host a WordPress site on the cheapest plan?

Yes. Both hosts include a one-click installer for WordPress on their shared plans.

Sources: Truehost web hosting and email hosting pages; HostPinnacle home page plans and domain prices. Read 2 November 2026.