Virtual phone numbers from the Lion of Africa Kenya
Get your virtual "nambari ya simu" for Kenya with local numbers starting at $12.95 for Nairobi and toll-free options at $24.95.
With only two prefixes available, choose between a Nairobi local number or a toll-free option anywhere in Kenya.
Use any device or software
Any device can be used to make and receive calls with your FlyNumber.
- Any SIP or VoIP app on iOS or Android
- Mac, PC, or Linux computer
- Desktop office phone
- Any regular phone number (to receive calls)
- Any VoIP solution (e.g. Asterisk, 3CX, 3rd party VoIP)
Choose from 4 powerful ways to use your FlyNumber
1.) Use FlyNumber SIP to make and receive calls
- Make and receive calls with your Kenya number in any SIP calling app from the app stores — Zoiper, Groundwire, Linphone and more — or on a desk phone. We help you set it up.
- Incoming calls are included in the number's monthly rate; outgoing calls are billed per minute from your prepaid balance, with your Kenya FlyNumber as the caller ID.
- Register up to 5 devices, with voicemail built in.
- Pick your own Kenya number when ordering — search by digits or letters.
2.) Forward the Kenya phone calls to any standard phone number worldwide
- For a low per min rate you can forward the Kenya calls to any regular phone number in the world.
- You'll see the caller ID of the person calling your Kenya FlyNumber on the phone you're forwarding to.
- Change the forwarding number anytime via the FlyNumber panel.
- Consider our optional cloud phone system to enhance call forwarding options.
3.) Set the Kenya number directly to VoIP
- Set the Kenya number directly to a SIP/VoIP address.
- We'll send the Kenya calls to a VoIP destination for free (unlimited minutes).
- High level call logs to help diagnose/debug any issues.
- Use any 3rd party VoIP provider or your own PBX system (Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX, etc.)
- In your FlyNumber panel this is the Forward to SIP / VoIP Address option.
4.) Use our (optional) cloud phone system
- An optional add-on: a full-featured cloud phone system for a flat $14.95 per month, covering your whole account.
- Add routing logic to your Kenya FlyNumber — voice menus (IVR), ring groups, business hours, call recording, and up to 30 users.
- Quickly and easily configure the call flow on a digital grid type canvas.
- Outgoing calls from the phone system use the same per-minute rates from your prepaid balance.
- Usually you don't need it — one person with a softphone is better served by FlyNumber SIP.
Note
Switch between them any time from your FlyNumber panel. A fifth setting, Park the Number, stops the number ringing anywhere (callers hear busy) with no call charges.
FlyNumber’s stand-out features
- Affordable pricing with charges per Kenya phone number.
- Full ownership over your Kenya phone number with easy porting options.
- Unlimited incoming calls on Kenyan lines via VoIP.
- Easily adjust call forwarding settings through your account panel.
Registration Requirements
No registration paperwork is needed for Kenya numbers — your number usually activates right away.
Example use cases
Tourism marketing tracking
Running a safari company? Assign different numbers to different ads. Track which campaigns attract the most tourist inquiries.
Real estate lead management
Use a local number on property listings. Keep your personal number private while staying accessible to potential buyers.
Kenyan diaspora
Working or studying abroad? Let family in Eldoret or Nairobi call a local number without international fees.
OLX Kenya privacy
Selling online? Manage buyer inquiries without revealing your personal number.
Startup business line
Get a professional presence without expensive phone systems. Handle customer service from anywhere.
Call like a local, pay like a local
In many cases if you make outgoing calls to a Kenya phone number using a Kenya FlyNumber as the caller-ID the rate is significantly cheaper.
- The rate is sometimes 10x cheaper so if you call a certain country often, it pays to get a FlyNumber from there.
- Anytime you make outgoing calls with FlyNumber (via FlyNumber SIP or the optional phone system) there is a low per minute rate.
- You can make outgoing calls with FlyNumber SIP or from the optional phone system.
- More details on the phone system billing can be found in our docs.
General technical details on Kenya numbers
- Country code is +254, followed by a 9-digit national number.
- Local dialing within Kenya uses the 9-digit format without country code.
- Kenya adopted mobile number portability in 2011.
- Landline numbers start with 020 or 041.
FAQs
How can I receive calls from a Kenyan virtual number abroad?
FlyNumber allows you to forward calls from your Kenyan virtual number to any standard phone number worldwide, displaying the original caller's ID. Adjust the forwarding number anytime through the FlyNumber panel.
What features does the FlyNumber cloud phone system offer for Kenyan numbers?
The cloud phone system for Kenya includes features like day/time routing, call recording, and IVR. You can manage call flow on a digital canvas and use your Kenyan number as the outgoing caller ID.
Can I use my Kenyan FlyNumber with a local VoIP provider?
Yes, you can set your Kenyan virtual number to a VoIP/SIP address, allowing unlimited incoming minutes. This works with local VoIP providers and on-premise systems like Asterisk or FreePBX.
Is it possible to manage incoming calls during off-peak hours in Kenya?
With FlyNumber's cloud phone system, you can manage calls based on time, routing calls during off-peak hours or blocking numbers. This feature suits businesses adapting to Kenyan time zones.
How do I make calls displaying my Kenyan number as the caller ID?
With FlyNumber SIP or the optional cloud phone system, you can make calls using your Kenyan number as the caller ID, offering convenience for businesses dealing with Kenyan clients or partners.
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