As X, formerly Twitter, continues pushing paid subscriptions as a core part of its platform strategy, Kenyan users entering 2026 have three X Premium tiers to choose from: Basic, Premium, and Premium+. Each tier unlocks progressively more features, with noticeable savings for users who opt to pay annually instead of monthly.
Below is a breakdown of current pricing in Kenya and what each plan includes.
X Basic pricing and features in Kenya
X Basic is the entry-level paid plan and is primarily aimed at users who want light customization and posting tools without full creator features.
If billed annually, X Basic costs KES 2,590 per year, which works out to about KES 215.83 per month. X says this represents a 16% saving compared to paying monthly. On a month-to-month basis, the same plan costs KES 259 per month.
X Basic includes:
- Small reply boost
- Bookmark folders
- Highlights tab
- Post editing
- Ability to create longer posts
- Basic customization options
This tier does not include verification or monetization features, but it removes some of the platform’s limitations for regular users.
X Premium pricing and features in Kenya
The standard X Premium plan is positioned as the main subscription tier for creators and power users.
When billed annually, X Premium costs KES 6,468 per year, or roughly KES 539 per month, saving users about 16% compared to monthly billing. If billed monthly, the plan costs KES 647 per month.
X Premium includes everything in X Basic, plus:
- Verified checkmark
- Grok with increased usage limits
- Boosted replies
- Monetization through paid posts
- Fewer ads in feeds
- Creator Subscriptions
- X Pro tools
- Advanced analytics
- Media Studio access
For most active creators and businesses on X, this is the tier that unlocks meaningful reach and monetization tools.
X Premium+ pricing and features in Kenya
X Premium+ is the highest tier and is priced significantly higher, targeting professionals, brands, and heavy users who want the most visibility and the least friction on the platform.
Billed annually, Premium+ costs KES 51,000 per year, which works out to about KES 4,250 per month. This represents a 17% saving over monthly billing. If billed monthly, the plan costs KES 5,160 per month.
Premium+ includes everything in X Premium, plus:
- Fully ad-free experience
- SuperGrok, valued at $30 per month
- Handle Marketplace access
- Highest reply boost available
- Radar Advanced Search
- Ability to write articles on X
- Priority handle requests through Premium+
This tier is clearly not aimed at casual users, but rather those who see X as a core publishing, branding, or business platform.
Monthly vs annual billing
Across all three tiers, the features remain the same whether you pay monthly or annually. The difference is purely in cost. Paying annually offers savings of between 16 and 17%, making it the better option for users who plan to stay subscribed long term.
For Kenyan users heading into 2026, X Premium pricing reflects the platform’s continued shift toward paid visibility, creator tools, and AI-powered features, with Premium and Premium+ increasingly positioned as necessities for serious use rather than optional upgrades.
