The ecommerce website cost in Kenya is between KSh 60,000 and KSh 250,000 or more as a one-time build fee. A store for up to 50 products with M-Pesa STK Push checkout costs KSh 60,000, a 100-product store costs KSh 85,000, a 500-product store costs KSh 150,000, and large custom stores start from KSh 250,000. The price depends mainly on how many products you sell, how customers pay and what the store must connect to.
This guide shows real ecommerce website prices in Kenya for 2026, exactly what each online store package includes, the ongoing costs people forget, and how to compare quotes before you hire an ecommerce website developer. For a step-by-step launch plan, read how to start an online store in Kenya.
Ecommerce Website Prices in Kenya at a Glance
These are the published ecommerce website design prices at Stechaide Solutions. Each is a one-time project fee with no hidden costs.
| Package | Price | Products | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Store | KSh 60,000 | Up to 50 | New online sellers testing demand |
| Starter Store | KSh 85,000 | Up to 100 | Small businesses ready to sell online seriously |
| Growth Store | KSh 150,000 | Up to 500 | Growing brands focused on online sales |
| Premium Commerce | From KSh 250,000 | Unlimited | Large catalogues, ERP or POS links, multi-vendor |
What Every Online Store Includes
Whichever package you choose, the price of an ecommerce website in Kenya with us covers the essentials a Kenyan shopper expects:
- M-Pesa STK Push checkout: the customer enters their PIN on their phone and the order is marked paid automatically. See how M-Pesa integration works.
- Mobile-first checkout: most Kenyan shoppers buy on a phone, so the whole store is designed for small screens first.
- Product and order management: add products, change prices and track orders yourself, without calling a developer.
- Delivery options: delivery zones and fees for Nairobi, upcountry and pick-up points.
- WhatsApp ordering: a one-tap way for hesitant buyers to ask a question before they pay.
- Domain connection and SSL help: we connect your web address and secure the site.
What Each Ecommerce Package Gets You
Launch Store: KSh 60,000
Up to 50 products, M-Pesa STK Push, WhatsApp ordering, mobile checkout and delivery zones, with 30 days of post-launch support. It suits a boutique, a small electronics shop or a business moving its Instagram or WhatsApp sales onto a proper online store.
Starter Store: KSh 85,000
Up to 100 products, plus card payments alongside M-Pesa, order management, customer accounts and basic ecommerce SEO, with 45 days of support. This is the right online store package for most small businesses in Kenya that want repeat customers.
Growth Store: KSh 150,000
Up to 500 products with advanced filters and search, inventory management, marketing integrations and speed optimisation, with 90 days of support. Choose it when shoppers need to filter by size, brand or price to find what they want.
Premium Commerce: from KSh 250,000
Unlimited products, custom checkout flows, ERP or POS integration, multi-vendor options and dedicated support. This is for established retailers, wholesalers and marketplaces where the website must work with stock and accounting systems.
Not sure which store package fits?
Tell us what you sell and how many products you have, and we will recommend a package and send a fixed quote within one hour. See our ecommerce website design services, or see how we built an online store for Fahavi Computers.
What Pushes Ecommerce Website Cost in Kenya Up or Down
1. Number of products
This is the biggest driver. Every product needs a page, photos, a price, variations such as size or colour, and stock settings. That is why packages are grouped by product count.
2. Payment methods
M-Pesa STK Push is included in every package. Adding card payments, PayPal or a second gateway adds setup and testing time. Extra payment gateways are quoted as add-ons from KSh 10,000 to KSh 25,000.
3. Delivery and logistics
Simple delivery zones are included. Live courier integrations that calculate fees or create shipments automatically are quoted separately.
4. Integrations
Connecting the store to an ERP, POS, CRM or accounting system is the main reason a store moves into the Premium Commerce range. Smaller add-ons such as bulk product upload or custom sales reports cost KSh 10,000 to KSh 25,000.
5. Product content
Good product photos and descriptions sell. If you do not have them, budget for photography and copywriting, which are quoted separately when needed.
6. Custom design
A proven, conversion-tested layout keeps the cost down. A fully bespoke design with custom features adds design and development hours.
Want to know exactly what your store would cost?
Tell us what you sell, roughly how many products you have and how you deliver. We will send a fixed, itemised ecommerce website quote within one working hour.
WooCommerce vs Shopify vs a Cheap Template
- WooCommerce (what we build on): you own the store outright, there is no monthly platform subscription, and M-Pesa connects directly. Best value for most Kenyan businesses over two to three years.
- Shopify: quick to start, but you pay a monthly subscription in US dollars, M-Pesa usually needs a paid third-party app, and you are tied to the platform. Costs grow as you add apps.
- A cheap template store: offers of KSh 15,000 to 30,000 are usually a theme installed with demo content. They rarely include working M-Pesa STK Push, proper delivery settings or SEO, and many get rebuilt within a year.
Before you accept any quote, use our guide on how to choose a web design company in Kenya.
Ongoing Costs That Add to Ecommerce Website Cost in Kenya
- Domain and hosting: renewed every year. A store needs reliable hosting because slow checkouts lose sales.
- M-Pesa transaction charges: Safaricom charges a fee on each payment according to its current Lipa na M-Pesa tariffs. Confirm the rates with Safaricom for your Paybill or Till.
- Maintenance: optional website maintenance for online stores starts from KSh 15,000 per month and covers updates, backups and security.
- Marketing: a store needs traffic. Our SEO services in Kenya start from KSh 20,000 per month, and many stores also run social or Google ads.
Will the Store Pay for Itself? A Quick Calculation
Take a Starter Store at KSh 85,000. If your average order is KSh 3,000 and you keep 25% as profit, each order earns you KSh 750. The store pays for itself after about 113 orders, which is under four orders a day for a month. Use your own numbers: divide the build cost by the profit per order.
How to Hire an Ecommerce Website Developer in Kenya
- Ask to see live online stores they built, and place a test order.
- Confirm M-Pesa STK Push is included, not an extra.
- Get the number of products, revisions and support days in writing.
- Make sure the domain and store are registered in your name.
- Ask who loads the products and trains your team.
- Get one fixed price, not an hourly estimate.
Get a Fixed Ecommerce Website Cost in Kenya Quote
If you are ready to start selling online, send us what you sell, how many products you have and how you deliver. We will reply with a fixed ecommerce website quote within one hour during working hours, and most stores go live in two to four weeks. Book a free consultation, chat with us on WhatsApp, or compare all our website design packages and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an ecommerce website cost in Kenya?
A professional ecommerce website in Kenya costs between KSh 60,000 and KSh 250,000 or more as a one-time build fee. At Stechaide Solutions, a store for up to 50 products with M-Pesa STK Push checkout costs KSh 60,000, up to 100 products costs KSh 85,000, up to 500 products costs KSh 150,000, and large custom stores start from KSh 250,000.
How long does it take to build an online store in Kenya?
Most ecommerce websites take two to four weeks from the moment you send your products, photos and prices. Larger stores with integrations such as ERP or POS connections take longer and are scheduled during the quote.
Is M-Pesa included in the price?
Yes. Every Stechaide online store includes M-Pesa STK Push, so customers pay by entering their M-Pesa PIN on their phone at checkout. Card payments are included from the Starter Store package upwards. Safaricom transaction charges are separate and are paid to Safaricom, not to us.
What are the monthly costs of running an online store?
Plan for a yearly domain and hosting renewal, M-Pesa transaction charges on each sale, and optional maintenance from KSh 15,000 per month if you want updates, backups and security handled for you. Many stores also budget for SEO or ads to bring in shoppers.
Is WooCommerce or Shopify better for an online store in Kenya?
For most Kenyan businesses, WooCommerce is the better value: you own the store, there is no monthly platform subscription and M-Pesa integrates directly. Shopify is easy to start but charges a monthly subscription, often needs paid apps for M-Pesa, and costs add up in US dollars.
Can I get a fixed quote before I commit?
Yes. Send us what you sell, roughly how many products you have and how you deliver, and we will send a fixed written quote within one hour during working hours.