How much does an online shop website cost in Kenya?

Online shop design in Kenya starts from KES 25,000 for a basic WooCommerce store with M-Pesa integration. Includes design, product setup and payment gateway configuration.

Do you integrate M-Pesa into online shops?

Yes. We integrate M-Pesa Daraja API (STK Push, C2B) into every online shop we build. Customers pay via M-Pesa directly on your site with automatic order confirmation.

Can I manage my online shop myself after launch?

Yes. We provide full training on product management, order processing and customer communication. You can add products, update prices and process orders from the WordPress dashboard.

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Professional Online Shop Website Design in Kenya

We build fast, M-Pesa-ready online shops for Kenyan businesses. WooCommerce stores, custom e-commerce and dropshipping — professionally delivered on time, every time.

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What We Build

Types of Online Shops We Design

From a simple product showcase to a full marketplace — every shop is built from scratch to your specification.

WooCommerce Stores

Full e-commerce with product catalogue, cart, checkout, M-Pesa payment, customer accounts and order email notifications.

M-Pesa Shop Integration

Add M-Pesa STK push, Paybill or till number checkout to your existing WordPress site or new shop.

Dropshipping Stores

AliExpress or local supplier integration with automated order forwarding, inventory sync and zero stock.

Multi-vendor Marketplaces

Multiple sellers, individual dashboards, commission management and combined checkout.

Product Catalogues

Professional showcase of your products without checkout — ideal for B2B, quote-based or in-store businesses.

Subscription Box Stores

Recurring billing, subscription management, delivery scheduling and member portals.

Why Us

Why Kenyan Businesses Choose Us

We Know Kenya

M-Pesa, local payment gateways, Kenyan mobile UX and local SEO built into every shop by default — not as extras.

Delivery Guaranteed

We set a timeline at proposal stage and stick to it. Your shop launches on schedule or we work nights to catch up — no excuses.

All Sizes Welcome

Whether you are selling 5 products or 50,000 — we build shops that scale. Every project gets the same professional attention.

Full Package Available

Need domain, hosting, SSL, business email and a website? We bundle everything from HostGuru at a discounted rate.

Our Process

How We Build Your Online Shop

Free Consultation

We listen to your product range, target customers and goals — then propose the best setup.

Design & Approval

You approve the look and feel before we write a single line of code.

Build & Test

We build product pages, checkout, M-Pesa and all features, testing on real Kenyan devices.

Launch & Handover

Your shop goes live. We hand over everything — admin access, hosting, source code, training.

Included

What Every Online Shop Gets

Mobile-responsive design (all screen sizes)

SSL certificate (HTTPS padlock)

Product pages with images & descriptions

Shopping cart & secure checkout

M-Pesa payment integration

Customer account portal

Order management & email notifications

SEO setup (meta titles, schema, sitemap)

Google Analytics & Search Console setup

Social media links & WhatsApp chat button

Contact forms & Google Maps

Admin panel training session

30-day post-launch support

Full source code & database handover

FAQ

Online Shop Questions

We do not list prices because every project is unique — the cost depends on the number of products, features needed, payment integrations and design complexity. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote based on your specific requirements.

A standard WooCommerce shop typically takes 2–4 weeks. A custom e-commerce platform with advanced features takes 4–8 weeks. We commit to a timeline at proposal stage.

Yes. M-Pesa STK push, Paybill and till number checkout are our specialty. We use the Safaricom Daraja API and test live transactions before handover.

No. We can bundle HostGuru hosting, domain and SSL with your project at a discounted package rate. One invoice, one team.

Yes. We build dropshipping stores with AliExpress integration, local supplier setups, automated order forwarding and M-Pesa checkout. Visit our dropshipping page for details.

All our shops are built mobile-first and tested on popular Kenyan Android devices. Google also uses mobile-first indexing, so this helps your SEO ranking too.

Yes. We offer monthly maintenance packages covering updates, security patches, backups, product additions and content changes. Ask us about maintenance pricing.

You own 100% of your website. We hand over all files, databases, hosting logins and domain credentials at project close. No lock-in, no ongoing fees unless you choose a maintenance plan.

The Numbers Don't Lie

Why Every Kenyan Business Needs an Online Shop

Consumer behaviour in Kenya has shifted permanently. Mobile internet penetration, M-Pesa adoption and the rise of mobile-first shopping have made online shops the default for millions of Kenyans. Businesses without an online shop are leaving real money on the table every single day.

73%

of Kenyan consumers research products online before buying in store or calling a seller.

KES 6.7B

was transacted through e-commerce in Kenya in 2023 — growing at 15% per year.

78%

of Kenyan online shoppers abandon checkout when their preferred payment method is not available.

3×

more leads on average generated by businesses with an online shop vs social-media-only presence.

Sources: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Digital Economy Report · Statista Kenya E-commerce Report 2023 · Safaricom Annual Report

Online Shop Design — Platform & Delivery FAQs

We primarily build on WooCommerce (WordPress) because it is open-source, integrates natively with M-Pesa via the Daraja API and is easy to manage. For very large catalogues or custom requirements we also build on bespoke PHP frameworks. WooCommerce is our recommendation for most Kenyan SMEs — scalable, widely supported and cost-effective to maintain long-term.

Yes. WooCommerce supports physical products with delivery and digital downloads in the same shop. Common examples include bookstores selling both printed and e-books, or training companies selling physical workbooks alongside online course access. Each product type has its own checkout and delivery workflow managed automatically.

WooCommerce has built-in stock management — tracking quantity, showing low-stock alerts and automatically marking items as out of stock when depleted. For larger businesses we integrate WooCommerce with point-of-sale systems so in-store and online stock levels stay synchronised in real time, preventing customer disappointment from overselling.

Yes. Every order gets a unique order number. Customers receive an email confirmation immediately after checkout and can log in to their account to track status from processing through to dispatch and delivery. Courier tracking links can also be embedded directly in order notification emails for third-party deliveries.

We build every shop with on-page SEO foundations — optimised product titles, structured data markup, fast load times, clean URLs, XML sitemaps and meta descriptions. This technical foundation is what allows Google to index and rank your pages. Long-term rankings come from product descriptions, blog content and earned backlinks — we advise on these during handover.

Yes. We configure shipping zones by county, region or national flat rate. You can set free shipping thresholds, bulky item surcharges and carrier-calculated rates. For Nairobi businesses we also integrate same-day delivery services like Sendy or Pickup Mtaani so customers choose their preferred fulfilment option at checkout.