Lenasi Hosting was a Kenyan web hosting company founded in 2015 (some sources indicate 2016) and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specifically on Harambee Avenue in the Nairobi CBD .

The company provided a range of hosting services including:

• Domain registration
• Web hosting (shared hosting plans named “Baby Bear” and “Mama Bear”)
• WordPress hosting
• VPS containers
• Email hosting
• SSL certificates

Lenasi operated for approximately seven years and built a reputation for offering superfast SSD disk space and customer satisfaction.

Their hosting plans included features like automated backups, unlimited email accounts, free website builders, and cPanel control panels .

Which Domain Did Lenasi Hosting Use?

Lenasi Hosting operated under the domain:

lenasi.co.ke

The website was live and active as of May 2023, but as of the acquisition announcement, the domain lenasi.co.ke is now inactive.

The company has been fully integrated under the HOSTAFRICA brand .

The company’s contact information included:

• Phone: +254-700-559-595
• Email: [email protected]

Server locations were based in the United Kingdom, with targeting across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and other African markets .

Acquisition by HOSTAFRICA

HOSTAFRICA acquired Lenasi Hosting effective December 21, 2023 .

Key Details of the Acquisition:

Detail	Information
Acquisition Date	December 21, 2023
Announcement Date	January 18, 2024
Acquirer	HOSTAFRICA (South African hosting provider)
Acquisition Type	Buyout/LBO
Result	Full integration under HOSTAFRICA brand

This acquisition marked HOSTAFRICA’s third venture into the Kenyan market, following EAC Directory (2022) and Sasahost (2023) .

Strategic Importance:

HOSTAFRICA’s CEO Michael Osterloh stated that Kenya represents “a growing technological hub within Africa,” and Lenasi Hosting had proven itself as a key player in Kenya’s dynamic digital ecosystem.

The acquisition was aimed at:

• Expanding HOSTAFRICA’s footprint across Africa
• Amplifying product offerings
• Combining technological prowess with local “Twende Kazi” (let’s work) spirit

Newton Mwaniki, CEO of Lenasi Hosting, commented that Lenasi had built a strong reputation and loyal customer base, while HOSTAFRICA brought the scale, reach, and innovation to take operations to the next level .

Lenasi Post-Acquisition

Following the acquisition, Lenasi Hosting was fully integrated under HOSTAFRICA Kenya, with customers experiencing:

• Improved selection of products and services
• Access to HOSTAFRICA’s network and data centers

The lenasi.co.ke domain is now inactive, and the company no longer operates as an independent brand.

Lenasi’s niche expertise was brought into HOSTAFRICA’s unified ecosystem in Kenya, which also includes EAC Directory (rebranded to HOSTAFRICA EAC LIMITED), Sasahost, and deepAfrica’s hosting assets (including HostPoa and Jijihost) .

A Note on Hosting Choices in Africa

The acquisition of Lenasi Hosting reflects a broader trend of consolidation in the African web hosting industry.

For customers, this can mean access to larger networks, more resources, and standardized support.

For others, there may be value in independent providers like HostPinnacle and Truehost that have not been acquired.

Why Truehost?

For website owners in Kenya who prefer an independently operated hosting provider, Truehost considered by over 100,000 customers.

In fact, we are the leading domain hosting company as per Kenic’s monthly reports, and for a good reason.

• Cheapest renewal rates for domains and hosting products
• Excellent knowledgeable support that actually care
• Fast speeds so your clients can actually do business with you, online.

As a company we remain independently operated and founder-led, with offices in the United States, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

Accreditations

• Accredited by KENIC (Kenya)
• Accredited by NIRA (.ng registry)
• Accredited by ZADNA (South Africa)

We are known for many things, but here is what you need to know for now:

• According to Kenic reports, we are the largest domain provider in Kenya, managing over 33% of the total domains sold to date
• We offer the best renewal prices for .ke domains at just N/A
• We offer the cheapest .ke domain registration prices at just N/A

We do domains and hosting. But we also do AI website builders and online shops.

Key Features

Feature	Truehost
Local Currency Billing	Pay in KES (Kenya) no forced USD conversion. Pay with M-Pesa
Support Channels	24/7 WhatsApp, live chat, phone, and ticketing
Data Centers	Kenya, USA, Europe, and Africa-optimized configurations

How Lenasi Customers Can Transfer to Truehost

If you’re a former Lenasi customer who wishes to move websites to an independent hosting provider, then we would be glad to help.

Here is how to get started:

Step 1: Purchase a Truehost Hosting Plan

First, choose a hosting plan that meets your website’s needs. We offer shared hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS, and dedicated server options.

The WebHosting Starter plan begins at approximately KES 188 per month when billed triennially .

Want to pay annually? Great, that will be just KES 2500.

Step 2: Request Migration Support

We also offer free migration services for customers moving from external hosting providers.

Enjoy this free hosting transfer when moving from HostAfrica, Lenasi, Saahost, Hostpinnacle, Kenya Web Experts, or any other provider really.

To get started simply visit our site and initiate a chat with us. Alternatively, you could raise a ticket:

• Log in to your Truehost client area
• Raise a support ticket under the “Transfers Department”
• Securely share your current hosting credentials (from your old Lenasi/HOSTAFRICA account)

Note: Your current hosting plan must remain active for the transfer to proceed .

Step 3: Truehost Handles the Migration

Once Truehost receives your credentials, our team will initiate the transfer process. The estimated timeline for migration is:

Migration Type	Estimated Time
cPanel/DirectAdmin (External) to Truehost cPanel	12 hours
Reseller Account (up to 50 accounts)	48 – 96 hours
Shared Hosting to VPS/Dedicated Server	48 -96 hours

Step 4: Update DNS Settings

After the migration is complete, you will need to point your domain to Truehost’s nameservers:

• Obtain your new nameserver addresses from Truehost
• Log in to your domain registrar account (where your domain is registered)
• Update the nameservers
• Allow 24 – 48 hours for DNS propagation

You may also opt to transfer your domain management to us.

Step 5: Test and Finalize

Before fully switching over:

• Test your website using a temporary domain or hosts file editing
• Check for broken links, missing files, or downtime
• Keep your old hosting active for 48 hours after migration to prevent unexpected issues

Important Migration Notes

• Free Migration Limits: Truehost provides free migration for up toa set storage of data. Additional fees apply for larger transfers .
• Platform Compatibility: Migrations from standard cPanel hosts (like Lenasi/HOSTAFRICA) are fully supported. Proprietary platforms may require manual migration .
• Domain Transfer: If you also wish to transfer your domain registration to Truehost, this is a separate process requiring an EPP code from your current registrar .

A Note on Hosting Choices in Africa

The acquisition of Lenasi Hosting reflects a broader trend of consolidation in the African web hosting industry.

HOSTAFRICA has also acquired DomainKing (Nigeria, 2021), Web4Africa (2024), webmanager.ng (2024), and GO54 (January 2025), among others.

For customers, this can mean access to larger networks, more resources, and standardized support.

For others, there may be value in independent providers that have not been acquired.