If you’re tired of paying the full monthly Starlink subscription while dealing with Kenya’s unpredictable internet, this guide is for you. The Starlink referral program — fully active in Kenya since early 2025 — lets you earn a free month of service (worth up to KSh 6,500) every time someone signs up using your referral link.
This guide compiles information from multiple sources to give you a complete, Kenya-specific, step-by-step guide on how to use the Starlink referral program, how to help others activate correctly, and how to maximize your monthly savings.
Starlink Residential in Kenya costs KSh 6,500/month, offering speeds of 50–220 Mbps.
With referrals:
You get 1 free month per successful referral.
Credits stack without limits.
Many Kenyan users save KSh 50,000+ per year through 5–10 referrals.
It beats many local ISP referral programs, including Safaricom’s KSh 500 offer.
Eligibility:
Only active Residential and Roam users can refer.
Commercial/business packages may not qualify yet.
Before generating your link, ensure:
You have an active Starlink account.
Your billing is up-to-date.
Your plan is Residential or Roam.
You are located in Kenya, where the program is active.
Your account is paused or suspended.
You’re using a Business or Maritime account.
You are in a waitlisted area outside Kenya.
If you’re not yet a customer, you’ll need to buy or rent a kit first.
You can access your referral link through the Starlink app or the web dashboard.
Open the Starlink app.
Tap the profile icon.
Select “Free month for you and them” or “Referrals.”
Copy your unique referral link or show your QR code.
Log in at account.starlink.com.
Go to the Referrals section.
Copy your unique link or enter your contact’s email/phone to send them the link.
Your link will look like: https://starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-DF-8484646-59933-67
Referrals don’t happen automatically. You need to share your link with the right people.
Facebook groups:
Starlink Kenya Users
Internet Providers Kenya
Remote Workers Kenya
WhatsApp groups (family, church, chama, workmates)
LinkedIn (for businesses and professionals)
Twitter/X (#StarlinkKE)
Market stalls, schools, churches
Community barazas
Stick QR codes on posters, desks, or shop counters
Rural teachers
Farmers using smart agriculture tools
Freelancers
Cyber cafes
Lodges and Airbnb hosts
NGOs in remote areas
Tip: Follow up after a few days. Many people click but forget to complete purchase.
Many referrals fail because the person buying does not complete activation correctly. Guide them through the process:
They must:
Click your referral link
Enter their location
Buy the Starlink kit: Starlink Shop | Buy Kits, Routers & Mounts
Kits generally arrive in:
1–2 days (Meru, Isiolo, Mombasa, Marsabit, Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu)
2–3 days (remote counties like Moyale, Turkana, Baringo)
Mount the dish
Ensure there are no tall obstacles blocking the sky
Activate using the app
Wait 15–30 minutes for connection
Their first month is billed immediately.
Your free month appears after 30 days of active service.
Your Starlink dashboard will show:
Pending referrals
Activated referrals
Rewards applied
Credits automatically reduce your next invoice.
1 referral = 1 month free
6 referrals = 6 months free
Unlimited referrals allowed
Credits are:
Non-transferable
Valid for 12 months
If a referral cancels before 30 days → no credit issued.
According to Starlink:
Referrals only apply to Residential and Roam plans.
Referred person must be a new customer.
Kits bought from third-party resellers do not qualify.
Referral link must be used during the same browser session.
Credits are issued only after 30 days of active service.
Referrals must be within the same country.
You may not claim to be a Starlink employee or reseller.
Solution: Ask the person to confirm:
They see a banner saying “Referral Code Applied”
They are ordering directly from Starlink, not a reseller
Solution:
Check billing cycle—sometimes it applies in the next invoice
Contact Starlink support with referral ID
The referral program may not be available in your region
You may be using a Business or paused account
Use Canva to design simple flyers with QR codes.
Post helpful Starlink tips on social media and include your link.
Offer to help referrals with installation guidance.
Target professions that rely on internet: photographers, online traders, Posho Mill operators using digital payments.
The Starlink referral program is a powerful way for Kenyans to cut internet costs while helping others discover a fast, reliable connection. Once you generate your link, all you need to do is share it intentionally, help your referrals purchase correctly, and enjoy the free months stacking up. Visit Starlink Shop | Buy Kits, Routers & Mounts