Custom Software Development · Nairobi, Kenya
Custom Software Development in Kenya — Built Around Your Business
Off-the-shelf software is built for everyone. We build software built for you — your workflows, your compliance requirements, your users. M-Pesa native. KDPA compliant. KES billing.
From KES 150,000 · Fixed-price quotes · Source code ownership guaranteed
What We Build
Every system we build is designed for the Kenyan business environment — not adapted from a generic template.
Custom Web Applications
Customer portals, operations dashboards, internal management tools, and SaaS platforms built precisely for your workflow.
M-Pesa Integrated Systems
Payment collection, reconciliation, and disbursement via Safaricom's Daraja API — STK Push, C2B, and B2C — built natively.
Internal Management Tools
Workflow automation, multi-step approval systems, resource scheduling, and reporting tools your team actually uses.
KDPA-Compliant Data Platforms
Data collection systems with consent management, access controls, and audit trails that satisfy KDPA 2019 requirements.
Multi-Role Management Systems
Platforms with staff, client, and vendor portals — each with role-based access to the right data and actions.
API Integrations & Middleware
Connect systems that don't talk to each other — accounting software, ERP, CRM, government platforms, and third-party services.
Our Technology Stack
Frontend
Next.js · TypeScript · React · Tailwind CSS
Backend
Golang · Node.js · Python
Database
PostgreSQL · Redis
Mobile
React Native · Android
Integrations
M-Pesa Daraja · KRA eTIMS · WhatsApp Business
Deployment
AWS · GCP · Vercel · Docker
Custom Software vs. Off-the-Shelf
Neither is always better. Here's an honest comparison for Kenyan businesses.
| Factor | Off-the-Shelf | Custom (Threal ITL) |
|---|---|---|
| Fits your workflow | Generic — you adapt to the software | Exact fit — software adapts to you |
| Cost (Year 1) | Lower upfront, SaaS fees begin | Higher upfront, no recurring licence |
| Cost (Year 3+) | Compounding SaaS fees | ROI positive, minimal ongoing cost |
| Kenya compliance | Workarounds needed | M-Pesa, eTIMS, KDPA built in |
| Source code ownership | No | Yes — always |
| Scalability ceiling | Platform limits apply | You decide the limits |
Built for Kenya from Day One
M-Pesa Native
Daraja API integration in every system that handles money — not a plugin, built in.
KRA eTIMS
Invoicing modules submit to eTIMS automatically. No manual uploads, no compliance gaps.
KDPA Architecture
Data collection, consent management, and access controls designed for KDPA 2019.
KES Milestone Billing
You pay in Kenyan shillings, in milestones tied to working software — not time-and-materials.
How We Build Your Software
Discovery & Scoping
We map your current process, identify what software must do, and define scope precisely enough to give you a fixed-price quote.
Architecture Design
We design the data model, API structure, and deployment architecture before writing a single line of application code. You approve the design.
Iterative Build
We build in two-week sprints. You see working software every fortnight — not a demo, the actual system — and can redirect priorities.
User Acceptance Testing
Your team tests with real data. We fix every issue before go-live. We don't launch until you're satisfied.
Deployment & Handover
We deploy to your chosen cloud, hand over full source code, and document everything your team needs to understand and extend the system.
Pricing
Fixed-price quotes. Milestone billing. Source code included.
Focused App
From KES 150,000
Single purpose, 1–2 user roles, core functionality, M-Pesa integration. 8–12 weeks.
- Requirements scoping
- Architecture design
- Build + testing
- Source code handover
- 1 month support
Multi-Module System
KES 400K–1.5M
Multiple roles, dashboards, reporting, integrations. The most common project type. 12–24 weeks.
- Full system design
- Multiple user roles
- API integrations
- Admin panel
- 3 months support
Enterprise Platform
KES 1.5M+
High-volume, multi-tenant, advanced security. Custom timeline.
- System architecture
- High-availability design
- Security audit
- Performance testing
- SLA support
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Build Software That Fits?
Book a free 45-minute discovery call. We'll scope your requirements and give you a fixed-price quote within 5 business days.
Book a Free Software Scoping CallKileleshwa, Nairobi · sales@threalitl.co.ke