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How much does a website cost in Kenya? (2026 guide)

23 June 2026 1 min readBy Werok Systems

What goes into the price

The honest answer is "it depends" — but it depends on a handful of clear factors:

  • Number of pages and how much custom design each needs
  • Functionality — a brochure site is very different from a booking system or an online store
  • Content — whether you provide copy and images, or we create them
  • Integrations — payments (M-Pesa), email, CRM, bookings, maps
  • Ongoing needs — hosting, domain, business email and support

Rough price guide (2026)

As a guide for the Kenyan market, typical starting points are:

  • One-page / launch site: from around KES 35,000
  • Multi-page business website: from around KES 80,000–150,000
  • E-commerce store (with M-Pesa & card payments): from around KES 140,000
  • Custom web application or system: from around KES 180,000+

These are starting points, not ceilings — the final figure depends on scope, which we agree up front in a written quote.

What you should always get

Whatever you pay, insist on: a clear written scope, mobile-first responsive design, basic SEO, a contact or lead form, analytics, and that you own the site and its domain. Be wary of "free website" offers that lock you into a platform you can never move.

Keeping costs sensible

You don't need everything on day one. A smart approach is to launch a focused, professional first version, then add features as the business grows — which keeps the upfront cost down and gets you online faster.

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