How Much Does a Website Cost in Kenya in 2026?
Ask five web developers in Nairobi for a quote and you will get five different numbers, from KES 10,000 to well over KES 300,000. The spread is real, but it isn’t random. Three things drive the price: how many pages and products the site needs, who keeps it working after launch, and whether it is built to bring in enquiries or just to exist.
What you are actually paying for
Every business website has two costs. The first is the build: design, writing, setting up the pages, connecting WhatsApp and an enquiry form, and making sure it loads quickly on a phone with average data. The second is keeping it alive: hosting, the domain name, security updates, backups and the small changes every business needs during the year.
Many quotes only show the first cost. A site that is cheap to build and then left alone tends to slow down, fall behind or get hacked within a year or two, and the business ends up paying for a second build.
Typical prices in 2026
We publish our prices so you can compare them with any other quote you get. You can see the full list on our pricing page.
- Starter website, for a new business: up to 4 pages. KES 40,000 to build, then KES 7,500 a month for updates, security and backups. Ready in 1 to 2 weeks.
- Business website, for an established business or a small catalogue: up to 10 pages or 50 products. KES 85,000 to build, then KES 14,000 a month. Ready in 2 to 4 weeks.
- Pro website, for a large site or an online shop: up to 25 pages or 200 products. KES 180,000 to build, then KES 30,000 a month. Ready in 4 to 6 weeks.
Hosting and the domain are quoted upfront and billed once a year. Every site we build comes with a WhatsApp button, an enquiry form, a small site assistant that answers common questions, and Google set up properly, and you own the site and every file in it. More detail is on our web design page.
The costs people forget
- Renewals. The domain and hosting renew every year. Ask for the renewal price, not just the first-year offer.
- Your own time. The site needs your logo, photos, prices and the answers to the questions customers ask. Gather them before you start and the project moves twice as fast.
- Changes after launch. New prices, new photos, a festive offer. Agree upfront how many updates a month are included, or each one becomes a new invoice.
- Getting found. A new site doesn’t bring visitors on its own. Budget for a complete Google Business Profile at the very least, and for SEO or ads if people search for what you sell.
Five questions to ask any developer
- Who owns the website and the domain if we stop working together?
- How many rounds of changes are included before launch?
- What happens if the site goes down at night or over a weekend?
- When a customer sends an enquiry from the site, where does it go and who answers it?
- What will it cost every month after launch? Please put it in writing.
If the answers are vague, the final bill usually is too.
Do you need a website at all?
Not always. If most of your customers come from Instagram or word of mouth, a complete Google Business Profile and fast replies on WhatsApp may do more for you this year than a new site. A website earns its cost when people search for what you sell, when you need to look credible to larger clients, or when you want to take enquiries and payments without being on your phone all day.
Common questions
How long does it take to build a website in Kenya?
A simple site of up to four pages takes one to two weeks once you have your content ready. A larger site or an online shop takes four to six weeks.
Can I pay for a website in instalments?
Many agencies, including us, split the build fee: part before work starts and the rest at launch. The monthly care fee starts after launch.
Is a free website builder good enough?
For a side business, it can be. For a business that wants Google traffic, its own domain and an enquiry process that works, a builder usually costs more in time and lost enquiries than a proper site.
Not sure how your current site is doing? Our free website health check runs 13 checks and gives you a score out of 100 in about a minute. Or message our assistant on WhatsApp and describe what you need; it will give you an honest estimate any time of day.
Questions about your own business? Ask our assistant, any time.