A straight answer on price
Website costs in Kenya in 2026 range widely: around KSh 1,000 for a basic WordPress site you build yourself, up to KSh 500,000+ for a custom enterprise application. What matters is knowing what you are paying for and what you really need.
Building it yourself: what you pay
| What you pay for | Per year |
|---|---|
| .co.ke domain name | KSh 1,200 |
| SiteBoma shared hosting | KSh 800 |
| WordPress software | Free |
| A free theme | Free |
| Let's Encrypt SSL | Free |
| First-year total | KSh 2,000 |
Hiring a web designer: what you pay
| What you pay for | Cost |
|---|---|
| Domain and hosting | KSh 2,000/yr |
| Designer's fee, 5-page site | KSh 15,000 to 80,000 |
| Premium theme, if wanted | KSh 3,000 to 8,000 |
A sensible route for Kenyan businesses
Start with a site you build yourself on SiteBoma's affordable hosting. Spend on good writing and photographs rather than costly design; you can upgrade later.