Best Web Hosting Services in East Africa Ranked
Stop dealing with downtime. We test and review the top hosting providers available for businesses in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
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Your website is your digital office. If the hosting is bad, the office is closed. We tested speed, support, and uptime to find the best hosts for East African businesses.
Local vs International
- Local (Uganda/Kenya): Better latency (speed) for local users, local currency payment (Mobile Money).
- International (US/Europe): Often more reliable hardware, better dashboards (cPanel), but higher latency.
Top Hosting Providers
1. Hostinger
- Type: International.
- Pros: Insanely fast, cheap intro rates, great UI.
- Cons: Renewal prices jump up.
2. DeepAfrica (Kenya)
- Type: Regional.
- Pros: Good support, M-Pesa/Mobile Money payments.
- Cons: Older interface.
3. Desishub Hosting
- Type: Managed.
- Pros: We handle everything for you (updates, security, backups).
- Cons: Premium pricing for premium service.
Speed Test Results (Kampala)
- Hostinger: 1.2s load time.
- DeepAfrica: 1.5s load time.
- Generic US Host (GoDaddy): 4.5s load time (Too slow!).
Summary & Key Takeaways
- Speed Kills: If it takes >3 seconds, you lose 40% of visitors.
- Support: Can you call them at 2 AM when your site crashes?
- Backups: Never choose a host that doesn't offer daily backups.
Common FAQs
1. What is "Managed Hosting"? It means the provider (like Desishub) handles the technical stuff—updates, security patches, etc. You just run your business.
2. Is a .ug domain better for SEO? Yes, if you only target Uganda. Google prefers .ug for searches within Uganda.
3. Can I switch hosts later? Yes, but migration can be tricky. It's better to pick a good one from the start.
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