Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 4,000, brand new and sealed in Apple's retail packaging. This 1m cable has a USB-C plug on one end and a Lightning plug on the other, so a Lightning iPhone or iPad can draw power from a USB-C wall adapter, a laptop or a USB-C power bank. Paired with a 20W or higher USB-C adapter, the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable unlocks fast charging on iPhone 8 and later. You can collect it at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for iPhone users across Kenya who still carry a Lightning handset, from accountants on an iPhone 13 to university students at Strathmore and JKUAT on an iPhone 11. The problem is familiar: the old USB-A cable from the box frays, and new chargers now ship with USB-C ports only. The Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable closes that gap. It plugs straight into a modern USB-C brick or a MacBook, charges the phone faster than a 5W cube, and syncs photos and backups to a computer through Finder or iTunes.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded Lightning leads that start showing an "accessory may not be supported" alert within weeks, Mascom International stocks the genuine Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable with the authentication chip Apple builds into its Lightning tip. Customers across Nairobi tell us the genuine cable is the one that keeps CarPlay connecting and survives months of daily use in a bag. Walk into our Kimathi Street store to test the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable with your own phone, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable
How much is the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable 1m in Kenya?
The Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable 1m costs KSh 4,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi, brand new and sealed. That price covers the genuine Apple cable, a 6-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects, and pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya. It does not include a power adapter, so pair it with a USB-C brick you already own or one from our shelves. The Apple USB-C Charge Cable 60W from the same Apple range sells for KSh 3,800, KSh 200 less, but it only fits USB-C devices.
Which iPhones work with the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable?
The Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable works with every iPhone that has a Lightning port, from iPhone 5 through the iPhone 14 series, plus every iPhone SE generation. It also charges Lightning iPads such as the 9th-generation iPad, AirPods cases with a Lightning port, and older Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse units. It will not fit iPhone 15 or later, which moved to USB-C. Check your phone's port: if the opening is small, flat and narrow rather than oval, this is your cable.
Does the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable support fast charging?
Yes, the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable supports fast charging on iPhone 8 and later when paired with a 20W or higher USB-C Power Delivery adapter. Apple rates this pairing at up to 50% battery in about 30 minutes. The old USB-A cable and 5W cube cannot do this, because fast charging on Lightning iPhones runs only over USB-C Power Delivery. A laptop's USB-C port also charges the phone, though usually more slowly than a wall adapter does.
How does the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable compare with the Apple USB-C Charge Cable 60W?
The two cables differ at the phone end. The Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable at KSh 4,000 ends in Lightning for iPhone 14 and earlier, while the Apple USB-C Charge Cable 60W at KSh 3,800 has USB-C at both ends for iPhone 15 and later, USB-C iPads and MacBook Air. The 60W cable has a woven jacket; this one has a smooth white finish. Pick by your phone's port: Lightning owners need this cable, and USB-C owners need the woven one.
Will the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable work with chargers sold in Kenya?
Yes, the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable works with any USB-C charger sold in Kenya, whatever logo sits on the brick. Kenyan wall sockets take the three-pin UK-style plug, and the cable is unaffected by that; only the USB-C port on the adapter matters. During KPLC power cuts it also runs from a USB-C power bank, which keeps M-Pesa and your banking apps alive through an outage, whether you are in Kisumu, Eldoret or Westlands.
Can I transfer photos to a computer with the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable?
Yes, the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable carries data as well as power, at USB 2 speed, the same rate Lightning iPhones have always used. Connect your iPhone to a Mac or a Windows laptop with a USB-C port, tap Trust on the phone, then import photos or back up through Finder, iTunes or the Apple Devices app. A full backup of a well-used phone takes a while at USB 2 speed, so start it before a long break rather than before a meeting.
How do I tell a genuine Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable from a fake?
A genuine Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable has an even, unbroken white jacket, a one-piece Lightning tip with smooth, evenly spaced contacts, and Apple's printed text on the cable near the USB-C end. Copies often show rough plastic seams, a loose tip and contacts of uneven colour. The clearest test is the phone itself, because copies often trigger an "accessory may not be supported" alert. Mascom International sells sealed Apple stock, and you can check the cable on your phone at our Kimathi Street counter before paying.
Who should buy the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable, and who should skip it?
Buy the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable if you use a Lightning iPhone or iPad and want to charge it from a USB-C adapter, a MacBook or a newer power bank. Lawyers, sales teams and students holding on to an iPhone 12, 13 or 14 get the most from it. Skip it if your iPhone is a 15 or later; the Apple USB-C Charge Cable 60W at KSh 3,800 suits you better. If you only want wired audio, the Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter at KSh 2,500 handles that.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Charging
- USB-C to Lightning connection — draws power from a USB-C adapter, laptop or power bank and passes it to any Lightning device.
- Fast charging support — with a 20W or higher USB-C adapter, iPhone 8 and later reach up to 50% in about 30 minutes.
- USB Power Delivery path — USB PD is the charging standard that lets the adapter and phone agree on a higher, safe power level.
- Data sync at USB 2 speed — moves photos, music and backups between iPhone and computer at the rate Lightning iPhones support.
- CarPlay support — links a Lightning iPhone to cars with a USB-C port, putting maps, calls and music on the dashboard screen.
- Authentication chip in the Lightning tip — tells iOS the cable is genuine, so the phone accepts it without warning messages.
Compatibility
- iPhone models with Lightning — iPhone 5 through the iPhone 14 series, plus every iPhone SE generation, charge and sync with it.
- iPad models with Lightning — including the 9th-generation iPad and older iPad Air, iPad mini and early iPad Pro models.
- AirPods with Lightning cases — earlier AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max units charge directly from this cable.
- Apple accessories with Lightning — older Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad units charge and pair through it.
- USB-C power sources — Apple and third-party USB-C wall adapters, USB-C power banks, and Mac or Windows laptops with USB-C ports.
- Not compatible — iPhone 15 and later, USB-C iPads and Android phones, which need a USB-C to USB-C cable instead.
Build and Handling
- 1m length — reaches from a desk socket to your hand, or from a car's centre console to a dashboard phone mount.
- Smooth white outer jacket — Apple's standard finish, easy to wipe clean after a dusty day on Nairobi roads.
- Flexible collars at both ends — short sleeves that ease bending stress at the joints where most cables crack first.
- Reversible plugs — both the Lightning and USB-C ends insert either way up, so no fumbling in the dark during a blackout.
- Light and easy to coil — rolls into a small loop that fits a laptop sleeve, handbag or jacket pocket for a matatu ride.
- Genuine Apple construction — the same cable Apple sells in its own stores, not a third-party copy with an unknown chip.
Inclusions and Support
- One Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable, 1m long, sealed in Apple's retail packaging with the factory seal intact.
- No power adapter in the box — Apple sells adapters separately, and Mascom International stocks compatible USB-C adapters.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects, handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Free in-store test with your own iPhone or iPad at our Kimathi Street counter before you pay.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties, so you inspect the sealed pack before handing over any money.
Package Contents
Inside the sealed Apple box you get one Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable, 1m long, coiled and tied. Apple does not include a power adapter, so the cable relies on a USB-C brick, laptop or power bank you already own. If you need an adapter, Mascom International stocks compatible USB-C power adapters that pair with this cable for fast charging. We open nothing before sale, so the factory seal reaches you intact whether you collect in store or take delivery.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as a dead connector or a cable that stops charging or syncing. Claims are handled at our service desk in Nairobi CBD; bring the cable and your receipt.
Where to Buy the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable in Kenya
The Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to plug it into your own iPhone at the counter before you buy. It comes in Apple's standard white.
Message or call us to reserve one or ask about stock:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and other major towns such as Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret receive delivery the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is backed by the 6-month warranty above. At Mascom International you get honest specifications, accurate pricing and a team that answers after-sales questions long after the cable leaves our counter.
