Pricing • 2 February 2026
How Much Does a Website Cost in Kenya? (2026 Price Guide & Breakdown)
Website pricing in Kenya varies wildly, and a lot of that variation has nothing to do with quality. Here's a transparent breakdown of what you should actually expect to pay, and what should be included at each price point.
In Kenya, a professional website costs between KES 15,000 for an express sales landing page, KES 25,000 to KES 45,500 for a 5-page business starter site, and KES 72,000 to KES 85,000 for an e-commerce platform with automated M-Pesa STK Push integration.
There's no single answer — and be wary of anyone who gives you one
"How much does a website cost?" is a bit like asking "how much does a car cost?" — the honest answer depends entirely on what you actually need. A single-page brochure site and a full online store with inventory management are not the same job, and shouldn't be the same price. What matters is that whoever you work with publishes their pricing clearly, so you know what you're getting before you commit.
What website pricing actually looks like in Kenya
In summary, professional website design prices in Kenya range from KES 25,000 for a 5-page starter business website up to KES 85,000+ for custom e-commerce applications with M-Pesa API integration. Turnaround times typically average 2 to 5 weeks. At Xclusive Tech, pricing is published and broken into tiers based on what the site needs to do — not guesswork:
- Starter Site — KES 25,000–45,500: up to 5 pages, custom design, basic on-page SEO, contact form and WhatsApp integration. Fits company profiles, professional services, and single-location businesses.
- Business Growth — KES 49,000–62,000: up to 15 pages, a CMS for blog/news updates, advanced SEO and Google Analytics, social media integration. Fits multi-service companies and businesses that publish regular updates.
- E-commerce Pro — KES 72,000–85,000: unlimited products, secure M-Pesa (Daraja API) checkout, inventory management, customer accounts. Fits retail shops and online stores that need real checkout.
- Custom Solutions — from KES 85,000+: bespoke web apps, booking systems, marketplaces, and custom integrations for businesses that have outgrown a standard website.
| Package | Price (KES) | Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Site | KES 25,000–45,500 | 2–3 Weeks | Startups, consultants & profile sites |
| Business Growth | KES 49,000–62,000 | 3–5 Weeks | Multi-service firms, CMS & blogs |
| E-commerce Pro | KES 72,000–85,000 | 5–7 Weeks | Online shops with M-Pesa checkout |
| Custom Solutions | From KES 85,000+ | Custom | SaaS, portals & custom APIs |
For a detailed breakdown of feature inclusions and milestone timelines, visit our published website design prices in Kenya guide.
What's usually left out of the headline price
Two things are almost always separate from the design/build cost, regardless of who you work with: domain registration (a .co.ke domain typically runs from KES 1,500/year) and web hosting (from around KES 3,000/year). A trustworthy agency will explain both clearly upfront rather than let you discover them at the end.
Questions worth asking before you pay a deposit
- Is the price published, or does it only appear after a "consultation"?
- How many pages, and what happens if I need more later?
- Does basic SEO come included, or is it a separate add-on?
- How many rounds of revisions are included?
- How long is delivery meant to take, realistically?
- Can I pay in stages, and can the package be adjusted to fit my budget?
If those answers are vague, that's usually a sign the final invoice will be too.
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