Why Kenyans are paying Sh45,000 for rings that track sleep, heart rate

Catherine Manyuira, marketing manager at Phone Place Kenya, tries on a Samsung Galaxy Ring at Bazaar Plaza in Nairobi on October 22, 2026.

Photo credit: Bonface Bogita | Nation Media Group

A new category of wearable technology is quietly finding its way onto the fingers of Kenya’s fitness enthusiasts, offering an alternative to the familiar smartwatch and fitness tracker wristband.

The smart ring, a compact device that resembles ordinary jewellery, tracks sleep patterns, heart rate, activity levels and other health indicators without the bulk of a watch or the need to keep checking a screen.

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