{"id":12,"date":"2026-09-23T12:43:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T12:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mambatechnologies.com\/blog\/website-cost-kenya\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:43:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T12:43:56","slug":"website-cost-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mambatechnologies.com\/blog\/website-cost-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Website Cost in Kenya in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A professional business website in Kenya typically costs between KES 30,000 and KES 250,000 in 2026<\/strong>, depending on the number of pages, whether the design is custom or template based, and the features you need. Simple brochure sites sit at the lower end, while e-commerce and custom built platforms cost the most.<\/p>\n

What determines the price of a website<\/h2>\n

Not all websites cost the same, because they are not the same amount of work. The biggest drivers are the number of pages, whether the design is bespoke or built on a template, and the features involved. A booking system, online payments, multilingual support, or CRM integrations all add to the build. Content matters too: professional copywriting and photography raise the quality, and a proper SEO foundation at launch is what makes the site findable later.<\/p>\n

Typical price ranges in 2026<\/h2>\n
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  • Starter or brochure site (3 to 5 pages):<\/strong> KES 30,000 to 60,000, ideal for a new business that needs a credible online presence.<\/li>\n
  • Standard business site (portfolio, blog, contact forms):<\/strong> KES 60,000 to 120,000.<\/li>\n
  • E-commerce or booking site:<\/strong> KES 120,000 to 250,000, with product catalogues, payments, or appointment scheduling.<\/li>\n
  • Custom platform or web app:<\/strong> KES 250,000 and up, for bespoke functionality built from the ground up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The costs people forget: hosting, domain and maintenance<\/h2>\n

    The build is a one time fee, but a website has running costs. Expect roughly KES 1,000 to 1,500 a year for a domain, KES 5,000 to 15,000 a year for reliable hosting, and an optional maintenance retainer for updates, backups, and security. Skipping maintenance is the most common way a good site quietly becomes a liability.<\/p>\n

    DIY versus hiring an agency<\/h2>\n

    DIY builders look cheaper upfront, but they cost you in time, and the result rarely ranks or converts as well. An agency build costs more initially but delivers a faster, secure, search optimised site, and hands you back the hours you would have lost wrestling with page builders.<\/p>\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

    Is a cheap website worth it?<\/h3>\n

    A very cheap website often skips SEO, mobile optimisation, and security, the things that make a site earn its keep. It can end up costing more to fix than a proper build would have cost.<\/p>\n

    How long does it take to build a website in Kenya?<\/h3>\n

    A brochure site takes about one to two weeks, a standard business site three to four weeks, and e-commerce or custom builds six weeks or more.<\/p>\n

    Do I have to pay monthly for a website?<\/h3>\n

    Not for the build, but you do pay yearly for the domain and hosting, and optionally for a maintenance plan.<\/p>\n

    Thinking about a new website for your business? Talk to Mamba Technologies<\/a> for a clear quote and a site built to rank and convert.<\/p>\n