How to Access 5G on Your iPhone in Kenya

5G is increasingly becoming more accessible to more regions and more phones in the country with the nation’s biggest telco, Safaricom leading the way.

When Safaricom officially launched its 5G network in early November, Apple’s devices couldn’t access the network. Android devices like the OPPO Reno8 5G, OPPO Reno7 5G, OPPO Reno6 5G, OPPO Find X5, Vivo V25 5G, Vivo V23 5G, Infinix Zero Ultra, Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G, TECNO Camon 19 Pro 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G had access to the network even before the official announcement.

Apple’s latest software upgrade, iOS 16.2, now lets you access Safaricom’s network. The upgrade rolling out to the iPhone 14, 13, 12 and the iPhone SE 2022.

Head to Settings on your iPhone:

Settings -> General -> Software Update

Once you install the update, go to the settings page and switch between the 4G and 5G options.

Settings -> Mobile Data -> Mobile Data Options -> Voice & Data

5G Locations

County	Area	Place/Estate
Kajiado	Oloitoktok	Ol Tukai
Kakamega	Sichirai	Kakamega State Lodge
Kiambu	Kiambu Town	Riverview estate, Golden Palm, Silver Gardens
Kiambu	Ruaka	Two Rivers Mall
Kiambu	Ruiru	Jerusalem, Mugutha, Murera, Murera Matangi
Kisii	Kisii CBD	Kisii CBD, Kisii Bus terminus, Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisii University
Kisumu	Kisumu CBD	Kiboswa, Maseno University, Lower Riat Estate, Kisumu Airport, Mamboleo Estate, Kisumu CBD, Kisumu Bus Station
Machakos	Kamulu	Kamulu Stage
Machakos	Athi River	Baraka Gardens Estate, Acacia Estate, Osoit Gardens Estate
Mombasa	Likoni	Mombasa Hospital, Fort Jesus
Nairobi	Kilimani	Yaya Centre Mall, Kiluwa Apartments, Silverstone Apartments, Yaya Apartments, Kasuku Court, Abi Allan Apartments, Mango Court Apartments
Nairobi	Langata	Uhuru Gardens
Nairobi	South C	Park View Estate
Nairobi	Rongai	Rangau
Nairobi	Westlands	Safaricom HQ
Thika	Juja	Juja South Estate, Murema Estate, Sunset Park, Oak Park Estate