Guide · Updated October 2026

Website Cost in Kenya 2026: KSh Prices for M-Pesa Ready Business Sites

KSh price ranges for one page, SME and M-Pesa shop websites in Kenya, plus hosting, .co.ke domains and the monthly costs Nairobi businesses forget.

Search "how much is a website in Kenya" and you will see quotes from KSh 5,000 to KSh 500,000. The gap is huge because people are pricing very different things. Here is a clear breakdown for business owners in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and beyond.

Typical Kenyan website prices in 2026

Kenyan web design guides for 2026 put prices roughly here:

One page or portfolio site: KSh 15,000 to 40,000 (about $115 to $310).
SME business site, 5 to 10 pages: KSh 40,000 to 100,000 (about $310 to $775).
Online shop with M-Pesa checkout: KSh 100,000 to 250,000 or more.

The design fee is only part of the cost. Hosting is often around KSh 500 a month, a domain renewal around KSh 1,000 to 1,500 a year, and developer maintenance commonly KSh 2,000 to 5,000 a month.

Why M-Pesa changes the price

In Kenya, customers expect to pay by M-Pesa. There are two levels:

Showing your Till or Paybill number on the site, with a WhatsApp button to confirm the order. Cheap, simple and enough for most small businesses.

Full M-Pesa checkout built into the site, where the customer pays without leaving the page. This needs integration work, which is why M-Pesa shops sit at the top of the price range.

Start with the first option. Move to full checkout only when you have enough online orders to justify it.

What a Kenyan business site should include

Fast loading on Safaricom and Airtel mobile data, a WhatsApp button on every page, your prices or menu, clear M-Pesa details, your location pin, and a Google Business Profile so you appear when people search "near me". Kenyan searches like "website design Nairobi" and "web designers in Kenya" are common, which shows how many buyers compare options online first.

.co.ke or .com?

A .co.ke address tells customers you are a Kenyan business and usually costs around KSh 1,000 to 1,500 a year. A .com suits businesses that serve tourists, export, or plan to expand across East Africa.

The one-off fee trap

Many Kenyan businesses pay KSh 30,000 once, then lose the site a year later when hosting or the domain is not renewed, or the developer stops replying. A monthly plan that covers hosting, renewals and updates usually costs less over two years than paying again for a rebuild.

SiteDrum prices for Kenyan businesses

Fixed in US dollars, with hosting, security and updates included. Founding customers get 50% off setup:

Starter: $49 setup (normally $99), then $15 a month.
Business: $124 setup (normally $249), then $29 a month.
Premium: $249 setup (normally $499), then $59 a month, with an online shop or AI WhatsApp assistant.

The Starter monthly fee sits at the low end of typical Kenyan maintenance costs, but it also covers hosting and your first year's domain.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a basic website in Kenya?

Kenyan guides for 2026 put a one page site at roughly KSh 15,000 to 40,000 and a 5 to 10 page SME site at KSh 40,000 to 100,000.

Can my website accept M-Pesa?

Yes. The simplest option is showing your Till or Paybill number with a WhatsApp order button. Full M-Pesa checkout is possible but costs more to build.

How much is hosting in Kenya?

Basic shared hosting is often around KSh 500 a month. SiteDrum plans include hosting in the monthly fee.

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