What's blocked in Kenya
Apps work normally; Telegram was blocked during the June 2025 protests and during national exams.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Kenya right now.
Not offered in Kenya
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Kenya
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Kenya are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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CyberGhost
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ExpressVPN
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Kenya has blocked Telegram for short periods, most recently during the 25 June 2025 protests and earlier during exam seasons to stop paper leaks. Internet was throttled during the 2024 Finance Bill protests.
Before you connect: Keep a VPN installed for protest and exam periods.
Is a VPN legal in Kenya?
Legal
VPN use is legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Kenya?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Kenya right now. Apps work normally; Telegram was blocked during the June 2025 protests and during national exams.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Kenya?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Kenya. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Kenya?
Legal. VPN use is legal.
Which VPN works in Kenya?
Our picks for Kenya are NordVPN, Surfshark and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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