Guides for Business Owners Who Need Software Built
You run a shop, a restaurant, a SACCO or a startup. You need an app, an M-Pesa checkout, eTIMS receipts or an AI agent, and every quote you get is different.
These guides show what each kind of build costs, what to ask before you sign, and when you do not need custom software at all. They are written by the studio that builds these systems in Nairobi.
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How Much Does It Cost to Build an App in Kenya (2026)?
An app quote is the sum of seven choices you make before anyone writes code. Here is each one, the team options, and how to get quotes you can compare.
What It Costs a Business to Integrate M-Pesa, Start to Live
M-Pesa integration has four costs: the shortcode, the developer time, the fee on each sale and the upkeep. Here is each, and the Paystack shortcut.
One Checkout for M-Pesa, MoMo and Cards Across East and West Africa
Selling in Kenya and Ghana from one site means several payment rails. Here is how teams choose between aggregators and direct links, and handle failures.
eTIMS Integration for Restaurants and Shops: What It Takes
KRA says everyone in business must issue electronic tax invoices. Here are the options it lists, what changes at the till and how M-Pesa fits.
12 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Software Studio in Africa
Twelve plain questions for the first meeting with a software studio, with the answers to welcome, the answers to doubt and the clauses to read.
Custom Software or Off-the-Shelf POS? A Kenyan Business Owner's Guide
A ready-made till is right for most shops. Custom software pays when your process is your edge. Here is how to tell which you are, with a decision table.
Seven Jobs an AI Agent Can Take Off a Small Business This Month
Seven small-business jobs an AI agent can take on, from WhatsApp orders to receipt capture, with what each one needs, the risks and what stays with a person.
Hire an In-House Developer or a Studio? The Real Cost Comparison
A salary is not the whole cost of a developer, and a studio quote is not the whole cost of a studio. Here is how to compare the two on the same footing.
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