E-host

MUGAMBI DAVID MIRITI

About this app

E-HOST — Find Student Hostels & Local Services Near Your Campus
Finding safe, affordable, and convenient accommodation near your school shouldn't be stressful. E-HOST (also known as EHostel) makes it simple — connecting students directly with hostel owners and trusted local service providers across Kenya, all in one easy-to-use app.
🏠 Find the Right Hostel, Fast
Searching for a place to stay near your learning institution can take days of walking around, asking friends, and hoping for the best. E-HOST changes that. Browse verified hostel listings complete with real photos, pricing, exact location, and amenities — all from your phone. Compare multiple options side by side and choose the one that fits your budget, location preferences, and lifestyle, without ever leaving the app.
💳 Book and Pay With Confidence
Once you've found your ideal hostel, booking is simple and secure. E-HOST supports convenient in-app payments, including M-Pesa, so you can lock in your spot without the usual back-and-forth calls, texts, or in-person visits. Receive instant booking confirmations, keep a clear record of your payment history, and stay organized throughout your search — all in one place.
🛍️ Discover Local Services Near You
Moving into a new hostel is about more than just finding four walls and a bed. E-HOST also connects you with local businesses operating near your campus — laundry services, food vendors, cleaning services, and other everyday essentials. Instead of hunting around a new neighborhood, discover trusted local sellers who are ready to serve students like you.
🏘️ For Hostel Owners: Reach More Students
If you own or manage a hostel near a learning institution, E-HOST gives you a direct channel to reach students actively searching for accommodation in your area. Create a detailed listing with photos, pricing, and amenities, and manage bookings and inquiries efficiently — all from a single dashboard.
🛒 For Local Business Owners: Grow Your Customer Base
Run a laundry, food, or cleaning service near a school or hostel cluster? List your business on E-HOST and get discovered by students who are actively looking for exactly what you offer, right in their neighborhood.
Why Students Love E-HOST
✔ Search hostels by location, price, and amenities
✔ View real, up-to-date photos before committing
✔ Book and pay directly through the app, including M-Pesa
✔ Discover nearby services tailored to student life
✔ Clean, simple, fast interface built with students in mind
Why Hostel Owners & Local Sellers Choose E-HOST
✔ Reach students actively searching near your location
✔ Create detailed listings with photos and pricing
✔ Manage all bookings and inquiries in one dashboard
✔ Increase visibility and bookings near your target campus
Built for Kenyan Students, by a Kenyan Team
E-HOST is developed by Gambit Communications, a Kenyan technology company committed to solving real, everyday challenges faced by students. We understand how overwhelming hostel-hunting can be — especially for first-years navigating a new city or campus for the first time. That's why we built E-HOST: to bring transparency, convenience, and trust to the process of finding student accommodation and essential services.
Whether you're moving into your first hostel or your fifth, E-HOST is designed to make the experience faster, safer, and far less stressful.
📲 Download E-HOST today and take the guesswork out of hostel hunting.

What’s new

Added interactive maps to view hostel and business locations. Improved compatibility with the latest Android devices.