The market in 60 seconds
| Tier | Typical price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Template / DIY (Wix, WordPress) | 5k–15k | You build it; slow support; plugin M-Pesa |
| Freelancer pro | 25k–60k | Custom design, copy, native M-Pesa, speed tuned |
| Agency / marketplace | 80k–250k+ | Team, retainers, brand system, often overkill for SME |
Rule: under 10k you're buying your own time. Over 80k you're buying process you may not need.
What actually drives the price?
- → Pages & content — each page needs design + real copy + images + tested forms.
- → Payments — native Daraja (Till/Paybill) wiring vs flaky plugin.
- → Copy & SEO — titles/descriptions/Business Profile that someone has to write.
- → Speed & ownership — PageSpeed 90+ and who owns domain/files.
Hidden-cost checklist — ask before you pay
- ☐ Domain + SSL + hosting included? For how long?
- ☐ Monthly after launch? What does it cover (backups/security/updates/support)?
- ☐ Who owns domain, files, M-Pesa credentials?
- ☐ Revisions included? Design approval before launch in writing?
- ☐ PageSpeed on cheap phone data, not fibre?
Where Orbit sits (and when not to pick us)
Starter — 28,999
1–3 pages, mobile-first, WhatsApp, basic SEO, polished copy. Live 5 days. Pick this if you're proving demand.
Business — 39,999 · most picked
10 pages, full SEO, bookings, copy everywhere. Live 1 week.
Master — 49,999
Store/booking, M-Pesa+cards, advanced SEO, automations, training. 2 weeks. Price your margins first: M-Pesa calculator →
If you need 12 pages + ERP + multi-currency on day one, we're not the fit — an agency is. If you can DIY on Wix and only need a placeholder, do that and save the cash.
How to avoid overpaying — 4 moves
- 1. Start smallest that fits; grow into Master later — saves 10–20k upfront.
- 2. Prep photos/text/logo one folder before briefing — every delay week is a cost.
- 3. Get live-date + price in writing, with approval gate before launch.
- 4. Read the terms on ownership — details on our Terms.
Want a number for *your* business?
One WhatsApp, honest fit — even if the answer is "start smaller".
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What should a business website cost in Kenya in 2026?
KES 5k–15k for template/DIY, 25k–60k for a custom pro build (our range 28,999–49,999), 80k+ for agencies/marketplaces. The spread is page count, M-Pesa, copy and who does the work.
How fast can my website go live?
5 days for a 1–3 page starter if you have photos/text/logo, 1 week for 5–7 pages, 2 weeks for a store — anywhere else, demand a date in writing.
Is there a monthly cost after launch?
Hosting/SSL/backups are always monthly; cheap 'no monthly' offers either resell slow shared hosting or leave you to fix hacks alone. Budget 2k–12k/mo depending on care level.