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We Build Modern Websites That Convert.

Design, hosting, SEO, and support for serious businesses.

Trusted by 50+ businesses
Website PlansLaunch & maintain with one monthly KES subscription
Startup KitOne-time full build — ready to launch in 2–3 weeks
Growth PlanSEO, content & strategy to scale your business
Local SEOGet found on Google Maps & Nairobi search results
Our Work

Built for Real Businesses

From Westlands to Mombasa — here's what we've built for businesses like yours. Click any project to see the full story.

Nile Roots Brewing website
Nile
Roots Brewing
E-Commerce · Kampala
Laptop mockup
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E-Commerce · Branding
Kampala
Nile Roots Brewing
Uganda's boldest craft brewery — WooCommerce store with MTN Mobile Money & Paystack checkout, built to sell.
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Kikao Advocates website
Kikao
Advocates LLP
Legal Services · Westlands
Laptop mockup
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Professional Services
Westlands
Kikao Advocates LLP
A trust-first website for a Westlands law firm — designed to convert first-time visitors into consultations.
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Bahari Freight website
Bahari
Freight Group
Logistics · Mombasa
Laptop mockup
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Logistics · B2B
Mombasa
Bahari Freight Group
A B2B corporate site for a Mombasa freight company — quote requests, tender documents, and client portals.
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Dawa Gardens website
Dawa
Gardens
Wellness · Karen
Laptop mockup
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Wellness · Hospitality
Karen, Nairobi
Dawa Gardens
A luxury wellness retreat in Karen — online booking, treatment menus, and Paystack deposit collection.
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Mwanga Academy website
Mwanga
Academy
Education · Kisumu
Laptop mockup
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Education · EdTech
Kisumu
Mwanga Academy
A school enrolment platform for Kisumu — M-Pesa fee payment, parent portal, and online course catalogues.
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Tujenge Realty website
Tujenge
Realty
Real Estate · Kilimani
Laptop mockup
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Real Estate
Kilimani, Nairobi
Tujenge Realty
A property listing platform — filterable listings, virtual tours, and WhatsApp enquiry flow pre-filled with listing refs.
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Nile Roots Brewing website
E-Commerce · Kampala
E-CommerceBrandingWooCommerceMobile Money

Nile Roots Brewing — E-Commerce Rebuild

Craft Brewery · Nakawa, Kampala — (Fictional)
"DesignX turned our side hustle into something that actually looks like a real brand. Orders started coming in the week we launched."

The Challenge

Nile Roots Brewing was selling craft sorghum ale and passion fruit lager via WhatsApp — no website, no checkout, payments collected via MTN Mobile Money manually. They needed a proper e-commerce presence that could handle orders, showcase the full tap list, and build brand credibility against bigger Ugandan competitors.

What We Built

A full WooCommerce store with MTN Mobile Money and Paystack checkout — customers pay their way. We designed a complete brand identity: bold label-inspired colours, earthy Nile Valley packaging direction, and a product layout built to sell. A B2B wholesale portal for bars and restaurants in Kampala sits on the same install.

WooCommerce store with MTN MoMo & Paystack
Brand identity + packaging photography brief
B2B wholesale portal for trade customers
Google Business Profile + local SEO setup
4x
Monthly Orders
Month One
↑72%
Avg. Order
Value
0
Manual MoMo
Confirmations
Kikao Advocates website
Legal Services · Westlands
Web DesignProfessional ServicesLead GenerationSEO

Kikao Advocates — Trust-First Website

Commercial & Employment Law · Westlands, Nairobi
"Our old site embarrassed us in pitches. Now we send prospects to it first — it closes deals before we even speak."

The Challenge

Kikao Advocates was a well-regarded Westlands firm, but their website hadn't been updated since 2018. Potential clients were Googling them, seeing an outdated site, and going with competitors. They needed something that matched their legal work quality and converted warm leads into consultations.

What We Built

A refined editorial-feel website with partner profiles, practice area pages, and Calendly consultation booking. We structured the information architecture for the Kenyan legal market — clear specialisations, Law Society credentials prominently displayed, and a news section that indexes well for Nairobi commercial law searches.

Editorial website with full brand redesign
Calendly consultation booking integration
Practice area pages optimised for local SEO
Partner profiles + LSK credentials section
3x
Monthly
Consultations
↑88%
Organic Search
Traffic
P1
Google — "Westlands
Lawyers"
Bahari Freight website
Logistics · Mombasa
CorporateB2BLogisticsClient Portal

Bahari Freight — B2B Corporate Site

Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearance · Mombasa
"We were losing tenders because our digital presence didn't match our operational capacity. DesignX fixed that completely."

The Challenge

Bahari Freight operates across Mombasa port, Nairobi ICD, and cross-border routes into Uganda and Tanzania. Despite strong capacity, their website looked amateur next to international freight forwarders on the same tenders. They needed a site that communicated scale, reliability, and compliance credentials clearly.

What We Built

A full corporate website with route maps, service breakdowns, and a client portal where importers can track consignments and download clearance docs. The password-protected tender section uses role-based access control. The site is fully bilingual — English and Swahili — and passes KRA and KPA digital compliance standards.

Corporate site with service and route pages
Client portal with consignment tracking UI
Password-protected tender document section
English + Swahili bilingual build
2
Tenders Won
In 6 Months
↑55%
Inbound B2B
Enquiries
2
Languages
Fully Live
Dawa Gardens website
Wellness Retreat · Karen
HospitalityWellnessOnline BookingPaystack

Dawa Gardens — Luxury Wellness Site

Wellness Spa & Day Retreat · Karen, Nairobi
"We wanted guests to feel the calm of Dawa before they arrived. DesignX captured that in a way we couldn't have imagined."

The Challenge

Dawa Gardens is a wellness retreat in Karen serving Nairobi's high-end market — couples, corporate wellness days, and expatriates. Their previous site was a generic template that lost bookings to competitors whose online presence better matched the premium price point. At KES 8,000–15,000 per session, the site had to earn the trust the rates demanded.

What We Built

A slow, atmospheric website built around full-bleed photography and editorial typography. Treatment menus are structured as rich pages — not PDF downloads — which index on Google. An integrated booking system handles spa sessions, day packages, and private retreats with Paystack deposit collection. Upsell logic encourages add-ons at checkout. Gift vouchers are purchasable online.

Luxury editorial site with photography brief
Treatment menu pages optimised for search
Paystack deposit booking flow
Gift voucher purchase & digital delivery
↑65%
Online Bookings
Month One
↓40%
Phone Admin
Time
0
No-Show Deposits
Unprotected
Mwanga Academy website
Education · Kisumu
EducationM-Pesa PaymentsParent PortalCustom Build

Mwanga Academy — School Enrolment Platform

Private Secondary School · Kisumu, Kenya
"Parents were posting fee payment screenshots in our WhatsApp group. DesignX built us a proper system — and parents actually prefer it now."

The Challenge

Mwanga Academy was managing fee collection via bank transfers and M-Pesa — receipts by WhatsApp, tracking by spreadsheet. The administration team was overwhelmed. The school wanted a platform that handled online enrolment, M-Pesa fee payment, and parent communication without expensive off-the-shelf school management software.

What We Built

A custom WordPress platform with M-Pesa STK Push for fee payments, an online enrolment form feeding into a password-protected admin dashboard, and a parent portal showing payment history with downloadable receipts. The school prospectus is embedded on-site — no PDFs. Term dates and circulars live on a secure parent-only section.

M-Pesa STK Push fee collection system
Online enrolment form + admin dashboard
Parent portal — receipts & payment history
School prospectus embedded (no PDF)
↓80%
Admin Time on
Fee Follow-Up
3wk
Faster Enrolment
Processing
100%
Payments
Tracked Digitally
Tujenge Realty website
Real Estate · Kilimani
Real EstateProperty ListingsWhatsAppLocal SEO

Tujenge Realty — Property Listings Platform

Residential & Commercial Agency · Kilimani, Nairobi
"Our agents used to paste listing photos into WhatsApp one by one. Now they just send a link — and the client gets a full professional page."

The Challenge

Tujenge Realty was listing properties on Facebook groups and sending photo dumps via WhatsApp. No dedicated listings, no search filters, no way to save favourites. Their competitors dominated BuyRentKenya and Google. The agency needed its own platform that ranked for Nairobi property searches and gave buyers a better experience than the portals.

What We Built

A filterable property listings platform — location, price range, bedrooms, property type — built on WordPress with a custom post type. Each listing has a photo gallery, virtual tour embed, and a WhatsApp enquiry button pre-filled with the property reference number. Agents manage listings through a simplified backend. The site now ranks on page one for Kilimani and Westlands apartment searches.

Filterable listings with custom property search
WhatsApp enquiry with pre-filled listing ref
Agent self-management backend
Local SEO for Nairobi area searches
↑120%
Monthly Property
Enquiries
P1
Google —
"Kilimani Apts"
6min
Avg. Time
on Site
Everything You Need

All in One Plan

Your website, M-Pesa payments, local SEO, and expert support — bundled into one plan that grows with your business.

Local SEO
Rank on Google Maps and Nairobi search results. We set up your Google Business Profile and optimise every page for Kenyan search intent.
M-Pesa & Paystack
Accept payments the way your customers prefer — M-Pesa STK Push, Paystack card, and mobile money built into every store we launch.
WooCommerce Stores
Sell products online with inventory tracking, order management, and a checkout that loads fast on Safaricom data and slow connections.
Mobile-First Design
Over 85% of Kenyan internet users browse on mobile. Every site we build loads fast on 4G and looks perfect on any screen.
WhatsApp Integration
A floating WhatsApp button, pre-filled enquiry messages, and click-to-chat flows — because your customers already live on WhatsApp.
Managed Hosting
Daily backups, uptime monitoring, malware scanning, and automatic updates — all included. Your site stays up while you focus on business.

We build what others only promise — a website that actually works for your Kenyan customers, not just looks good in a screenshot.

How It Works

Three Steps to Launch & Grow

Get a website that works — without the guesswork. Here's how we guide you from brief to live.

01

Get a Fully Designed Website Built for You

We design and launch your site with a professional look, mobile performance, SEO, and M-Pesa payments — everything your brand needs.

  • Book a free call — we scope your project
  • We handle design, build & hosting setup
  • Live in 2–3 weeks, no tech skills needed
See Startup Kit
Website design and build process
Design & Launch
02

Keep Your Website Running Smoothly

After launch, we handle hosting, updates, security, and backups. We're the IT team you never had to hire full-time.

  • Managed cloud hosting
  • Security monitoring + daily backups
  • Free redesign every 2 years
Choose Support Plan
Website maintenance and support
Maintenance & Support
03

Grow With SEO, Content & Strategy

Upgrade to the Growth Plan for local SEO, content creation, and expert strategy that drives more Kenyan customers to your site every month.

  • Monthly SEO reports & keyword tracking
  • 1-on-1 strategy sessions via WhatsApp/Zoom
  • Website edits + content refreshes included
Upgrade to Growth
SEO and growth strategy
SEO & Growth
Transparent Pricing · KES

Simple Plans, No Surprises

Priced for Kenyan businesses. All plans billed in KES via Paystack — M-Pesa or card. No dollar invoices. No hidden costs.

Lite
Lite Plan
We manage your website so you don't have to. Perfect for brochure sites and small businesses.
KES 1,200/mo
≈ $9 USD · billed in KES
Managed Shared Environment
Shared server 5 GB SSD 500 GB Transfer
  • We manage everything — you just call us
  • WordPress updates & plugin management
  • Weekly backups + malware scan
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Free SSL certificate
  • WhatsApp support (business hours)
  • Best for sites under 500 visitors/mo
  • Dedicated server resources
  • SEO reporting
  • Free redesign
Foundation
Foundation Plan
Hosting, updates, backups & support. Your site stays up — you stay focused.
KES 5,000/mo
≈ $38 USD · billed in KES
Dedicated Hosting Environment
1 vCPU 1 GB RAM 25 GB SSD 1 TB Transfer
  • Your own server — no shared resources
  • Managed WordPress hosting
  • Plugin & theme updates
  • Daily backups + malware scan
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Free redesign every 2 years
  • WhatsApp & email support
  • Monthly SEO reporting
  • Content updates
Most Popular
Growth Plan
Foundation + SEO, content & strategy. Built for businesses ready to scale.
KES 12,500/mo
≈ $96 USD · billed in KES
Dedicated Hosting Environment
1 vCPU 2 GB RAM 60 GB SSD 2 TB Transfer
  • Your own server — no shared resources
  • Everything in Foundation
  • Monthly SEO reports & insights
  • Google Business Profile management
  • Monthly content updates
  • 1-on-1 strategy call (WhatsApp/Zoom)
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Free redesign every 2 years
  • Priority support — 4hr response
E-Commerce
E-Commerce Plan
Growth + WooCommerce, M-Pesa & Paystack. Sell online the Kenyan way.
KES 18,000/mo
≈ $138 USD · billed in KES
Dedicated Hosting Environment
2 vCPU 4 GB RAM 80 GB SSD 4 TB Transfer
  • Your own server — no shared resources
  • Everything in Growth
  • WooCommerce store management
  • M-Pesa STK Push integration
  • Paystack card checkout
  • Product updates (up to 10/mo)
  • Order & inventory monitoring
  • Monthly conversion report
  • WhatsApp shop integration
Startup Kit — One-Time Website Build

Need us to build your website from scratch? The Startup Kit covers everything: custom design, copywriting brief, SEO setup, Google Analytics, M-Pesa integration, and launch. Ongoing hosting via any plan above. Ready in 2–3 weeks.

One-Time Build Fee
KES 45,000
one-time · no recurring fee
≈ $345 USD
Book Free Scoping Call
All prices in KES. Paystack billing — M-Pesa, Visa, or Mastercard. Proper KES invoices. No dollar conversion headaches.
What Clients Say

Built on Trust

DesignX gave us a website that finally matches the quality of what we offer. Clients comment on it constantly — and it actually brings in enquiries now.

A
Aisha WanjikuFounder · Kikao Advocates, Westlands

We were collecting M-Pesa payments manually and sending confirmations by WhatsApp. DesignX automated the whole thing — it was a night-and-day change.

J
John MwangiCEO · Nile Roots Brewing, Kampala

We were losing tenders because our site looked amateur. DesignX fixed that — within a month we won a contract we'd failed to land twice before.

F
Fatuma HassanDirector · Bahari Freight Group, Mombasa

Parents were posting M-Pesa screenshots in our group chat. Now they pay online and get a receipt instantly. Our bursar has her evenings back.

G
Grace OtienoPrincipal · Mwanga Academy, Kisumu
Common Questions

We Have Answers

Everything you need to know before getting started with DesignX.

Ask Us on WhatsApp
01 Do you accept M-Pesa payments?

Yes — all DesignX plans are billed in KES via Paystack, which accepts M-Pesa, Visa, and Mastercard. You get a proper KES invoice every month. No dollar conversion, no bank transfer complications. We also set up M-Pesa STK Push on your website so your own customers can pay you online.

02 How long does a website build take?

Most Startup Kit builds go live in 2–3 weeks. The biggest factor is how quickly you provide content — your logo, photos, and copy. We send a simple content brief on Day 1 so you know exactly what we need. Complex builds like e-commerce or bilingual sites may take 4–5 weeks.

03 Is KES 45,000 the total cost?

The Startup Kit at KES 45,000 covers the one-time design and build. After that, you choose a monthly plan (from KES 5,000/mo) for hosting, updates, and support. Your domain — if you don't have one — costs around KES 1,200–2,000/year. That's it. No surprise invoices, no ongoing design fees unless you upgrade.

04 What if I already have a website?

If you have an existing WordPress site, we can migrate it to our managed hosting at no extra cost. We'll audit it, clean it up if needed, and either improve what's there or rebuild it under the Startup Kit. Locked out of your site or your old developer has gone quiet? We handle recovery too.

05 Will my website show up on Google?

Every site we build includes on-page SEO — page titles, meta descriptions, site speed, Google Analytics, and Search Console setup. We also set up your Google Business Profile if you have a physical location. Clients on the Growth Plan get ongoing monthly SEO — keyword tracking, content updates, and backlink building.

06 Do you work with businesses outside Nairobi?

Yes — we work with businesses across Kenya. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri — if you have a business and a WhatsApp number, we can work together. All calls are over Zoom or WhatsApp. Files via Google Drive. We've never needed to be in the same room as a client to deliver great work.

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Get an instant KES price range for your website — before booking a call. No email needed.

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Website built.
What powers everything behind it?

StackHost Africa
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
Need your app hosted on serious cloud infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines and DR? StackHost manages the full cloud stack — migration included.
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KonectIQ
Managed IT Services
Want to manage the IT environment behind your website properly? KonectIQ handles cybersecurity, cloud, connectivity, and unlimited IT support.
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SmartOffice360
Office Monitoring & IoT
If your website takes orders or bookings, your office needs to stay operational. SmartOffice360 alerts you to power, connectivity, and environment issues before customers notice.
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