Hire a Professional Web Developer in Kenya
HostGuru's development team builds websites, online shops, custom systems and integrations for Kenyan businesses of all sizes. Every project delivered on time — or we make it right.
What We Build
From a simple landing page to a full enterprise platform — we take every project with the same commitment to quality and on-time delivery.
Online Shops & E-Commerce
WooCommerce stores with M-Pesa checkout, product management, customer accounts and order processing.
Build Your Online Shop →Dropshipping Stores
Automated dropshipping with supplier integration, inventory sync and M-Pesa checkout — zero stock needed.
Start Dropshipping →Custom Web Development
APIs, SaaS platforms, dashboards, automation systems and anything that off-the-shelf software can't do.
Custom Development →Business Websites
Corporate websites, portfolios, NGO sites and professional landing pages that convert visitors to customers.
Get a Quote →Mobile App Development
Android and iOS apps built with React Native. M-Pesa in-app payments, push notifications, offline support.
Discuss Your App →System Integrations
M-Pesa Daraja API, ERP connections, CRM integrations, payment gateways and third-party service connections.
Discuss Integration →Our Service Tiers
Every project is custom-quoted based on your specific needs. The tiers below give you an idea of scope — contact us for a detailed written proposal at no charge.
- Up to 8 pages
- Mobile-responsive design
- Contact form & Google Maps
- Basic on-page SEO setup
- Google Analytics integration
- 1 revision round
- 30-day post-launch support
- Full source code handover
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 20 pages
- WooCommerce / e-commerce
- M-Pesa payment integration
- Customer accounts & orders
- Blog / news section
- 2 revision rounds
- 60-day post-launch support
- Performance optimisation
- Social media integration
- Everything in Business
- Unlimited pages & content types
- Custom functionality & APIs
- Database architecture design
- User roles & permissions
- Third-party integrations (ERP, CRM)
- Dedicated project manager
- Unlimited revision rounds
- 90-day post-launch support
- Full technical documentation
Not sure which tier fits? No problem. Contact us — we scope every project individually and provide a detailed written proposal at zero charge.
Why Build with HostGuru?
We are not a freelancer marketplace. We are a dedicated Kenyan tech team that commits to your project from brief to launch.
We commit to deadlines in writing. If we miss a milestone, we work overtime to catch up — at no extra cost to you. Our track record speaks for itself.
A 3-page brochure site or a 50,000-product marketplace — we give every project the same attention to detail. No project is too small for a professional approach.
M-Pesa, local payment gateways, Kenyan mobile UX patterns and local SEO are built into every project by default — not added as afterthoughts.
You own everything we build. Source code, database, hosting accounts, domain — all handed over at project close. No lock-in contracts, no monthly fees unless you choose support.
How We Work
Common Questions
How We Deliver Your Project in Kenya: Our 5-Step Process
Every web development project we take in Kenya — whether a WooCommerce store, a custom Laravel system, or a React dashboard — follows this structured, transparent delivery process. No surprises. No delays. Just results.
Discovery & Requirements
We begin every project with a structured discovery session — either face-to-face in Nairobi or over a scheduled Zoom call, whichever works for you. During this session we document your business goals, target audience, key user journeys, and technical constraints. We ask detailed questions about your competitors, your current pain points, and the specific outcomes you want the website or system to achieve. The output is a written requirements brief that both parties sign off on — ensuring everyone is aligned before a single line of code or pixel of design is produced. This prevents scope creep, miscommunication, and costly rework.
Design & Prototype
Once requirements are locked, our design team produces high-fidelity Figma mockups for every key page or screen. For e-commerce and M-Pesa-enabled projects, we specifically design the complete M-Pesa STK Push checkout flow — showing exactly what the customer will see on their phone and on the website at each stage of the transaction. You can interact with the Figma prototype as if it were a real website, click through page transitions, and leave comments directly on the design. We iterate until you are 100% satisfied with the look, feel, and user experience before any development begins.
Development
Our engineering team builds your project using the technology stack that best fits the requirement — WordPress and WooCommerce for content-driven sites and online shops, Laravel for robust back-end systems and REST APIs, and React or Next.js for interactive front-end applications. All Kenyan e-commerce and payment projects include full Safaricom Daraja API integration (STK Push, C2B Paybill, and B2C disbursements). Where applicable, we also integrate KRA iTax API for tax compliance, Mpanga API for payroll, and third-party ERPs or CRMs. Every codebase follows PSR standards, includes inline documentation, and is version-controlled in a private Git repository that you own.
Testing & UAT
Before any project goes live it passes through a rigorous testing phase designed around real Kenyan user behaviour. We conduct mobile-first testing because over 85% of Kenyan internet users access the web via smartphone — primarily Android devices on Safaricom or Airtel networks. We test across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and the Samsung Internet browser, and across screen sizes from 360px to 1920px. For payment flows, we run full end-to-end tests against the Safaricom Daraja sandbox and then live M-Pesa test transactions before sign-off. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is conducted with you or your designated team on a staging environment that mirrors the live server exactly.
Launch & Handover
Launch day is a managed event, not a guess. We handle DNS propagation, SSL certificate installation, cPanel or server configuration, and final performance optimisation — including image compression, caching setup, and Core Web Vitals tuning. After launch we conduct a live training session with your team covering the WordPress admin dashboard, WooCommerce order management, content updates, and M-Pesa reconciliation. You receive a complete handover pack: all source code in a Git repository, cPanel login credentials, domain registrar access, database exports, API keys, and a written user guide. Post-launch support is included for the agreed period — and we remain available on WhatsApp.
Technologies We Use
Industry-standard, open-source technologies chosen for reliability, Kenyan ecosystem compatibility, and long-term maintainability.
Start Your Project — Free Consultation
Tell us what you need. We scope, propose and deliver — on time, every time.
