In the bustling diaspora communities of Perth, Western Australia, Kenyan immigrant Richard Koech has emerged as an inspiring figure.
Arriving from Nairobi with big dreams but limited resources, Richard Koech faced the harsh realities of life abroad—sky-high communication costs and isolation from family back home.
His game-changer? The innovative Ambia app is a lifeline for affordable calls to Kenya and global eSIM data that bridges continents and unlocks opportunities.
Koech’s journey began in 2024 when he landed a student visa to study IT at a local college.
Like many Kenyan expats, he grappled with expensive international roaming fees that ate into his meager savings.
“I was calling home weekly, but Safaricom rates from Australia were killing me—up to KSh 100 per minute,” Koech recalls in a recent interview.
Discovering Ambia on Google Play changed everything. For just KSh 3 per minute, he could make crystal-clear VoIP calls to any Kenyan network, receive calls on a dedicated Ambia number, and avoid missed connections during odd hours.
Read Also: Kenyans Abroad Thrive with Ambia App: Stories of Connection and Savings
The app’s eSIM feature was a revelation. No more hunting for physical SIMs or paying roaming charges—Ambia provided instant data in over 190 countries, perfect for Koech’s gig economy hustle.
He activated plans for as low as $5, enabling seamless video calls for job interviews and freelance gigs on platforms like Upwork.
“Ambia kept me connected without borders. I landed my first remote coding contract within weeks, earning AUD 2,000 monthly,” he shares.
This financial breathing room allowed him to focus on studies, eventually graduating top of his class and securing a full-time role as a software developer.
