On December 6th, 2023, Google Africa announced that YouTube Music and YouTube Premium are now available in Kenya. Google also announced the launch of the same services in Ghana and Senegal in a bid to provide an enriched entertainment experience to users across diverse regions.
With YouTube Premium, you can watch videos and listen to music ad-free, download videos and music for offline playback, and play videos and music in the background while using other apps or with your screen locked.
Prices for YouTube Music and YouTube Premium in Kenya.
The prices for Android and iOS devices are slightly different. Individuals with Android devices will pay in Kenyan Shillings, while iOS device holders will pay in US Dollars because of Apple’s fees for apps and in-app purchases.
For iOS device users, here is the overview of the prices you will pay to access YouTube Music and Premium;
- YouTube Music – This will give you access to YouTube music only at the cost of USD 4.29 per month.
- Music Family – This plan costs USD 6.59 per month and gives access to YouTube Music for up to six family members in the same household.
- Premium Bundle – This plan costs USD 4.99 per month and gives you access to both YouTube Premium and YouTube Music without ad interruptions.
- Premium Family – This plan goes for USD 9.49 per month. It gives access to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music to up to six family members living in the same household without ad interruptions.
If you are an Android user, there are four plans that you can choose from;
- YouTube Music – This will give you access to YouTube music only at the cost of KES 419.00 per month.
- Music Family – This plan costs KES 669.00 per month and gives access to YouTube Music for up to six family members in the same household.
- Premium Bundle – This plan goes for KES 499.00 per month and gives you access to both YouTube Premium and YouTube Music without ad interruptions.
- Premium Family – This plan goes for KES 949.00 per month. It gives access to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music to up to six family members living in the same household without ad interruptions.
What Are the Differences Between an Individual and Family Plan On YouTube Premium?
Here are some of the differences between an individual and a family plan:
| Individual Plan | Family Plan |
| An individual plan does not require a Google Family Group. | This plan requires a Google account with a valid payment method and a Google Family Group. |
| It can only be managed by the account holder. | It can be managed by the family manager, who can invite or remove family members, change the payment method, and view the subscription status. |
| This plan does not have any parental controls or age restrictions. | It may have some restrictions on certain content or features depending on the parental controls set by the family manager or the age of the family members. |
| An individual plan does not offer separate profiles for different users. | A family package allows each family member to have personalized recommendations, watch history, and playlists. |
Is YouTube Premium available in Kenya?
Yes, YouTube Music and YouTube Premium are now available in Kenya. You can now watch videos and listen to music on YouTube without interruption. This is a great way to relax and unwind without worrying about commercials.
What does YouTube Premium Include?
With YouTube Premium, you can watch ad-free videos on YouTube, play videos in the background while you use other apps, download videos to watch offline, and stream your favorite music ad-free on the YouTube Music app.
