Full Root Access Servers
Your Own Cloud VPS. Root Access. Full Control. From KES 1,999/mo.
KVM VPS with dedicated vCPU, RAM and NVMe SSD. Install any OS, run any software, and scale when you need to — without asking anyone's permission. 24/7 Kenyan support on call.
Full Root Access
KVM Virtualisation
NVMe SSD Storage
Choice of OS
99.9% Uptime SLA
KVM Virtualisation
Full Root Access
24/7 Local Support
NVMe SSD Storage
Choice of OS
No Setup Fees
The Sweet Spot Between Shared & Dedicated
An Economical Hosting Solution That Gives You Real Server Control
A VPS gives you your own isolated environment inside a powerful physical server — dedicated resources, full root access, and the freedom to configure everything exactly as you need. All at a price that grows with your business, not against it.
- Dedicated vCPU & RAM — your resources, never shared with other users
- Full root access via SSH — install any software, any stack, any way you like
- KVM virtualisation — your VPS behaves exactly like a real dedicated server
- OS reinstall in <60 seconds — Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, AlmaLinux or Windows
VPS Hosting Plans — Kenya
Dedicated vCPU & RAM · NVMe Storage · Full Root Access · Virtualizor Control Panel · Local Billing
Best for Starters
VPS 1
Premium Cloud VPS for websites, applications & developers
KES 1,999/mo
Billed monthly
vCPU Cores
4
RAM
8 GB
NVMe Storage
75 GB
Network Port
200 Mbit/s
Traffic
Unlimited
Full Root Access · SSH · Instant Deploy · OS Reinstall
Virtualizor Control Panel · Snapshot Mgmt · Firewall
DDoS Protection · Dedicated IPv4 · Free VPS Migration
1 Snapshot · 99.9% Uptime SLA · Local Billing
Ubuntu · Debian · AlmaLinux · Rocky Linux
Dedicated IPv4 · Virtualizor CP · Local Billing
Most Popular
VPS 2
High-performance Cloud VPS for growing businesses & production workloads
KES 2,999/mo
Billed monthly
vCPU Cores
6
RAM
12 GB
NVMe Storage
100 GB
Network Port
300 Mbit/s
Traffic
Unlimited
Full Root Access · SSH · Instant Deploy · OS Reinstall
Virtualizor Control Panel · Snapshot Mgmt · Firewall
DDoS Protection · Dedicated IPv4 · Free VPS Migration
2 Snapshots · 99.9% Uptime SLA · Local Billing
Ubuntu · Debian · AlmaLinux · Rocky Linux
Dedicated IPv4 · Virtualizor CP · Local Billing
Great Value
VPS 3
Enterprise Cloud VPS for high-traffic websites, ecommerce & business applications
KES 5,499/mo
Billed monthly
vCPU Cores
8
RAM
24 GB
NVMe Storage
200 GB
Network Port
600 Mbit/s
Traffic
Unlimited
Full Root Access · SSH · Instant Deploy · OS Reinstall
Virtualizor Control Panel · Snapshot Mgmt · Firewall
DDoS Protection · Dedicated IPv4 · Free VPS Migration
3 Snapshots · 99.9% Uptime SLA · Local Billing
Ubuntu · Debian · AlmaLinux · Rocky Linux
Dedicated IPv4 · Virtualizor CP · Local Billing
Enterprise Ready
VPS 4
Enterprise Cloud VPS for hosting providers, agencies & mission-critical applications
KES 8,999/mo
Billed monthly
vCPU Cores
12
RAM
48 GB
NVMe Storage
250 GB
Network Port
1 Gbit/s
Traffic
Unlimited
Full Root Access · SSH · Instant Deploy · OS Reinstall
Virtualizor Control Panel · Snapshot Mgmt · Firewall
DDoS Protection · Dedicated IPv4 · Free VPS Migration
5 Snapshots · 99.9% Uptime SLA · Local Billing
Ubuntu · Debian · AlmaLinux · Rocky Linux
Dedicated IPv4 · Virtualizor CP · Local Billing
High Capacity
VPS 5
Ultimate Cloud VPS for hosting companies, SaaS platforms & enterprise workloads
KES 14,999/mo
Billed monthly
vCPU Cores
16
RAM
64 GB
NVMe Storage
500 GB
Network Port
1 Gbit/s
Traffic
Unlimited
Full Root Access · SSH · Instant Deploy · OS Reinstall
Virtualizor Control Panel · Snapshot Mgmt · Firewall
DDoS Protection · Dedicated IPv4 · Free VPS Migration
10 Snapshots · 99.9% Uptime SLA · Local Billing
Ubuntu · Debian · AlmaLinux · Rocky Linux
Dedicated IPv4 · Virtualizor CP · Local Billing
Flagship
VPS 6
Enterprise Cloud infrastructure for hosting providers, SaaS platforms & mission-critical systems
KES 24,999/mo
Billed monthly
vCPU Cores
24
RAM
128 GB
NVMe Storage
1 TB
Network Port
1 Gbit/s
Traffic
Unlimited
Full Root Access · SSH · Instant Deploy · OS Reinstall
Virtualizor Control Panel · Snapshot Mgmt · Firewall
DDoS Protection · Dedicated IPv4 · Free VPS Migration
20 Snapshots · 99.9% Uptime SLA · Local Billing
Ubuntu · Debian · AlmaLinux · Rocky Linux
Dedicated IPv4 · Virtualizor CP · Local Billing
| Specification | VPS 1 | VPS 2 | VPS 3 | VPS 4 | VPS 5 | VPS 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server Resources | ||||||
| vCPU Cores | 4 vCPU | 6 vCPU | 8 vCPU | 12 vCPU | 16 vCPU | 24 vCPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | 24 GB | 48 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| NVMe Storage | 75 GB | 100 GB | 200 GB | 250 GB | 500 GB | 1 TB |
| Network Port | 200 Mbit/s | 300 Mbit/s | 600 Mbit/s | 1 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s |
| Traffic | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Snapshots | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| Dedicated IPv4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Full Root Access | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SSH Access | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Virtualizor Control Panel | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Instant Deployment | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| OS Reinstallation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Snapshot Management | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Firewall Management | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| DDoS Protection | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Free VPS Migration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 99.9% Uptime SLA | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Ubuntu 24.04 / 22.04 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Debian 12 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| AlmaLinux 9 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rocky Linux | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Free Domain (Annual Billing) | ||||||
| .CO.KE Domain | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| .COM Domain | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| .NET Domain | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| WhatsApp Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Priority WhatsApp | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Priority Ticket | — | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Local Billing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
No Setup Fees — Cancel Anytime — 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
VPS Features
Everything You Need in a Kenya VPS Server
Enterprise-grade KVM virtualisation with full control over your server environment — no compromises.
Full Root Access
Complete SSH root access to your VPS. Install any software, configure firewall rules, and manage your server environment exactly as you need.
KVM Virtualisation
Full kernel-level virtualisation — your VPS behaves exactly like a dedicated server with guaranteed resources and no contention.
Choice of OS
Deploy Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, AlmaLinux or Windows Server. Fresh OS reinstall completes in under 60 seconds.
NVMe SSD Storage
Enterprise NVMe SSD delivers the fastest possible disk I/O — critical for databases, caching layers and high-traffic applications.
Free SSL Certificate
Free SSL certificate included and auto-renewed for all domains on your VPS. Secure your applications from day one.
DDoS Protection
Network-level DDoS mitigation included on all VPS plans to keep your applications online under attack.
Optional cPanel/WHM
Add cPanel/WHM to your VPS for a browser-based server management experience — no command line needed.
Automated Snapshots
Take on-demand snapshots of your entire VPS and restore instantly if anything goes wrong.
24/7 Kenyan Support
Linux and server administration experts available 24/7 via phone, WhatsApp and live chat from our Nairobi office.
Why HostGuru VPS
Why Kenyan Developers Choose HostGuru VPS
HostGuru VPS gives you the power of a dedicated server with the affordability of shared hosting — managed by a local Kenyan team that speaks your language and picks up the phone.
True KVM — Not OpenVZ
HostGuru uses KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) virtualisation, not the older OpenVZ. KVM gives you a fully isolated environment with your own kernel — run any software, any OS, any configuration.
Hosted in Kenya
Your VPS runs in our Tier-3 Nairobi data centre with redundant power and multiple internet uplinks. Low-latency access for visitors across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and the wider region.
24/7 Local Support
Real Kenyan Linux experts available 24/7 via phone, WhatsApp and live chat. Whether you need help configuring Nginx, setting up Laravel, or debugging a firewall rule — we've got you.
Pay with M-Pesa
Spin up your Kenya VPS instantly with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Visa or Mastercard. Billed monthly in Kenya Shillings — no contract, no forex complications, cancel any time.
Scale Up in Minutes
Outgrow your VPS plan? Upgrade to more vCPU, RAM and storage in minutes with minimal downtime. No re-provisioning, no data migration — just more power when you need it.
30-Day Money-Back
Try HostGuru VPS risk-free for 30 days. Not happy? We refund every shilling, no questions asked. We're confident you'll love the performance.
Kenya's Most Trusted VPS Provider
VPS Hosting That Puts Kenyan Developers & Businesses in Full Control
From solo developers to growing startups, over 5,000 Kenyan projects run on HostGuru VPS — with the freedom to build anything and the support of a local team behind every server.
5,000+
Kenyan projects
99.9%
Uptime guaranteed
<60 sec
OS reinstall time
<5 min
Support response
FAQ
VPS Hosting Questions
A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtualised server with dedicated CPU, RAM and storage. Unlike shared hosting, your resources are exclusively yours — with full root access and complete control over your server environment.
Basic Linux command-line knowledge is helpful for unmanaged VPS. If you prefer a managed experience, you can add cPanel/WHM to your VPS for full browser-based server management — no command line needed.
HostGuru VPS supports Ubuntu 20.04/22.04, CentOS 7/8, AlmaLinux 8/9, Debian 10/11, and Windows Server 2019/2022. OS reinstallation completes in under 60 seconds.
Yes. You can upgrade from VPS 1 to VPS 2 or VPS 3 at any time. Upgrades are performed with minimal downtime — usually under 5 minutes — and no data is lost.
VPS is excellent for high-traffic WordPress and WooCommerce sites. With full root access you can install Redis, Memcached, Nginx, and any performance stack your site requires.
HostGuru accepts M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Visa, and Mastercard. VPS plans are billed monthly in Kenya Shillings with no long-term contract required.
Do you have more questions about this product?
Our Kenyan VPS support team is standing by — pick the channel that suits you best.
Why upgrade to VPS?
VPS vs Shared Hosting — The Difference Is Clear
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Full Root Access
SSH in, install any software, and configure your server exactly how your application needs it — no shared restrictions.
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Dedicated Resources
Your RAM and CPU are yours alone — no noisy neighbours, no shared slowdowns during traffic spikes on your site.
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Instantly Scalable
Upgrade RAM, CPU or storage from your control panel in minutes — no migration, no downtime, no waiting.
