Kidanga · Nairobi, Kenya

Mobile App Development in Kenya

Android, iOS and cross-platform apps built for the Kenyan market — M-Pesa integration, real-world performance, Play Store ready.

Mobile app prices in Kenya

Quoted after a scoping call. Prices below are starting points based on typical project scope.

Utility / Simple App

KSh 120,000 – 200,000

6–10 weeks
  • Up to 8 screens
  • User login and profiles
  • One M-Pesa integration
  • Android (iOS +KSh 40k)
  • Play Store submission

Business Management App

KSh 200,000 – 400,000

10–16 weeks
  • 10–20 screens
  • Admin web dashboard
  • M-Pesa + notifications
  • Role-based access
  • Reporting & analytics

Marketplace / Platform

KSh 350,000 – 700,000

16–24 weeks
  • Buyer + seller flows
  • In-app payments
  • Reviews and ratings
  • Vendor dashboard
  • Push notifications

Enterprise App

KSh 500,000+

20+ weeks
  • Complex business logic
  • ERP / backend integration
  • Offline-first capability
  • Custom analytics
  • SLA + support contract

Why M-Pesa integration matters for Kenyan apps

Most Kenyan users don't have a credit or debit card. M-Pesa is the primary payment method for the majority of your potential customers. An app without M-Pesa integration is leaving most of the market behind.

We integrate M-Pesa via Safaricom's Daraja API — the STK Push triggers a payment prompt directly on the customer's phone. They enter their PIN and the payment registers in seconds. No card details, no friction.

For businesses that also need card payments (corporate clients, diaspora users), we add Flutterwave or Paystack alongside M-Pesa so every customer can pay how they prefer.

Frequently asked questions

How much does mobile app development cost in Kenya?+
Simple apps start at KSh 120,000. Business apps run KSh 200,000–400,000. Full platforms and marketplaces start at KSh 350,000. Exact pricing is quoted after a scoping call.
Android or iOS first for the Kenyan market?+
Android. 80%+ of Kenyan smartphone users are on Android. We often build cross-platform (React Native / Flutter) which covers both at a fraction of building two separate apps.
Can you add M-Pesa payments to my app?+
Yes — STK Push, C2B, B2C via Daraja API. Most business apps in Kenya need M-Pesa as the primary payment method. We've done this repeatedly.
Do you handle the Play Store and App Store submission?+
Yes — full submission including store listing, screenshots, keywords and compliance review. App Store approval typically takes 1–3 days.
What happens after the app is launched?+
We offer monthly maintenance from KSh 15,000/month — bug fixes, OS compatibility updates, feature additions and performance monitoring.

Build your app with Kidanga

WhatsApp us your idea — we'll scope it, price it and show you a timeline within 24 hours.