Mobile Apps Built for the Kenyan Market
Customers in Kenya live on their phones and pay with M-Pesa. We build Android and iOS apps around that reality: simple screens, M-Pesa checkout, and an admin dashboard so your team stays in control.
Mobile App Development for Kenyan Businesses
A mobile app makes sense when your customers or your team will use it often: ordering and delivery, bookings and appointments, loyalty and rewards, school and parent portals, field sales and stock, SACCO and member services, or logistics tracking. If people open it weekly, an app can beat a website.
We design for Kenyan conditions. That means M-Pesa as a first-class payment method, screens that stay light on mobile data, and flows that work for people who are not technical. If your connection is patchy, we plan for that from the start rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Native, Cross-Platform or Web App: Which Should You Choose?
Most business apps do not need two separate native codebases. A cross-platform approach such as Flutter or React Native lets one team build Android and iOS together, which usually costs less and ships sooner. Fully native development is worth it when you need heavy hardware access or maximum performance.
If you mostly need people to find you on Google and use a few features, a fast web app can be the smarter first step. We will tell you honestly which option fits your goal and budget, even if it is the cheaper one.
What Is Included in an App Project
A typical project covers planning and a screen-by-screen scope, user interface design, development for Android and/or iOS, a backend and admin dashboard, integrations such as M-Pesa Daraja, SMS, WhatsApp, maps and push notifications, testing on real phones, and help preparing the app for Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Every project starts with a free WhatsApp consultation and ends with a fixed quote in KES, so you know the scope and the price before you commit.
How We Build Your App
A clear process, so you always know what is being built and what it costs.
Free WhatsApp Consultation
Tell us your idea, who will use it and your budget. We ask the right questions and reply within 1 hour.
Scope & Fixed Quote
You receive a written list of screens and features, a fixed price in KES and a delivery timeline. No hidden charges.
Deposit via M-Pesa
Pay a deposit by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card to confirm your start date.
Design & Build
We design the screens and build the app, sharing progress and test versions you can try so you can request changes early.
Testing & Launch
We test on real devices, fix issues and help you launch, including the store listing for mobile apps.
Support After Launch
WhatsApp us for fixes and questions after launch. The length of support is stated in your quote.
App & Software Pricing in Kenya
Apps and software start from KES 45,000. Your fixed quote depends on the number of screens, the features and integrations, and the platforms you need.
Mobile App
Android, iOS or both, with a backend and admin dashboard for your team.
- Android and/or iOS app
- M-Pesa Daraja payments
- Push notifications
- Admin dashboard
- Backend and API
- Fixed quote in KES
Desktop App
Desktop software for shops, schools, clinics and offices.
- Windows and Mac
- Invoicing and reports
- Inventory and stock
- Syncs with web or mobile
- Built around your workflow
- Fixed quote in KES
Custom Software
POS, school management, HR and payroll, delivery platforms and more.
- Web, mobile or desktop
- User accounts and roles
- Reports and exports
- M-Pesa and SMS integration
- Built around your process
- Fixed quote in KES
Need something custom? Web applications, SACCO portals, school management systems and other larger builds are quoted individually, from KES 45,000. WhatsApp us for a custom quote →
What Nairobi Business Owners Say
Real clients, real results — verified Kenyan businesses we've helped get online.
“Gilvon built my salon website in 4 days. Within two weeks I was getting booking enquiries from Google. Best investment I've made for my business.”
“The M-Pesa ordering system works perfectly. Customers now order online and pay without calling us. Our average daily orders went up 40% in the first month.”
“Professional team, clear pricing, and they delivered on time. My property listing platform looks better than agencies that have been around for 20 years.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about mobile app development in nairobi, kenya and our services.
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