Mobile apps built in Kenya, with backend, admin and M-Pesa included.

Mobile app development, done the Kenyan way

Most apps used in Kenya run on mid-range and budget Android phones, on mobile data that drops in and out, and they need to take M-Pesa. An app that looks beautiful on a developer's iPhone but freezes on a budget Android in Kitengela will fail, however good the idea. We build and test for real Kenyan conditions: small download sizes, offline-friendly screens, retry logic for payments and plain-language interfaces.

What every Kavenacc app includes

Types of apps we build

• Ordering and delivery apps for restaurants, shops and distributors
• Rider and driver apps with jobs, navigation and proof of delivery (see logistics)
• Booking apps for clinics, salons, gyms and services
• Member and customer portals for SACCOs, schools and subscriptions
• Field team apps for sales agents, inspectors and surveyors
• Marketplace MVPs to test two-sided business ideas

Prototype first, then build

The fastest way to waste money on an app is to build every feature before a single user tries it. We start with a working prototype of the core flow, often in about a week, and put it in front of real users. Their behaviour tells us what to build next, and what to drop. Read from prompt to prototype in 7 days.

Do you need an app or a web app?

If customers will use your product weekly, need offline access, location, camera or push notifications, a mobile app is worth it. If not, a fast web app (a portal that runs in the browser) is cheaper, updates instantly and needs no app store approval. Many clients start with a web app and add a mobile app once usage is proven. We'll give you an honest recommendation in the strategy call.

How to judge any app developer

Whether you hire us or someone else, ask to download apps they've built, confirm the backend and admin are in scope, check their M-Pesa experience, and make sure the contract gives you the code and accounts. Our checklist for choosing an app development company in Kenya lists the 12 questions to ask.

Pricing and timeline

Mobile apps start from $2,499, web apps and portals from $1,999. Simple apps take four to eight weeks, typical business apps two to four months. Full cost breakdowns are in our mobile app development cost guide, and you can price your project in the estimator.

After launch

Apps need ongoing care: Android and iOS release new versions every year, app store policies change, and users will ask for improvements. Our maintenance plans cover OS updates, security patches, monitoring, small improvements and a monthly analytics review, so your app keeps working and keeps getting better. You can also take the code to another team at any time, because it's yours.

Why businesses choose Kavenacc

• One team for everything digital. Websites, online stores, CRMs, WhatsApp AI agents, mobile apps and command-center dashboards are built by the same team on the same data, so nothing has to be stitched together later.
• Published prices. Starting prices are on our homepage, and the estimator gives you a fixed figure before you commit. There are no surprise invoices for features that should have been included.
• You own everything. Code, domain, hosting, app store listings, WhatsApp number and data are in your name, and every login is handed over at launch.
• Speed you can measure. We test with Google Lighthouse and hold builds to the same high scores as our own site, because fast pages rank better and convert more visitors on mobile data.
• Built for Kenya. M-Pesa STK Push, WhatsApp, Swahili, budget Android phones and patchy networks are the starting point, not afterthoughts.
• Measured by results. Enquiries are tracked from first click to paid invoice, so you see which pages, campaigns and channels bring revenue.
• Support after launch. Care plans cover hosting, backups, security, updates and monthly improvements, with a real person on WhatsApp when you need help.

Payment terms

Projects are usually paid in milestones: a deposit to start, a payment when you approve the working build, and the balance at launch. Larger projects such as CRMs, apps and command centers can be split into monthly instalments. We accept M-Pesa, bank transfer and card. Every quote lists exactly what's included, the timeline and the running costs after launch, so you can compare it fairly with any other offer.