Web Application Development · Nairobi, Kenya
Web Application Development in Nairobi, Kenya
A website tells people what you do. A web application does it for them. We build custom web apps — portals, dashboards, internal tools — that automate your operations and serve your users directly.
From KES 150,000 · 8–20 weeks · Fixed-price quotes
Website vs. Web Application — What Do You Need?
The distinction matters because it determines the budget, timeline, and technology. Here is how to tell which one your business needs.
| Dimension | Website | Web Application |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Inform visitors | Let users do things |
| Login required | Rarely | Often |
| Stores your data | No | Yes |
| Examples | Company site, blog | Portal, dashboard, SaaS |
| Threal builds | /services/website-development | This page |
What We Build
Six categories of web application that Kenyan businesses commission from us most often.
Customer Portals
Secure login, account management, order history, and document access — a self-service space for your customers that reduces support load.
Operations Dashboards
Real-time data visualisation, KPIs, and reporting for management — so your team makes decisions from live data, not stale spreadsheets.
Internal Management Tools
Staff tools, approval workflows, and resource scheduling — purpose-built software that replaces the spreadsheets and email chains your team relies on.
E-Commerce Platforms
Product catalogue, M-Pesa checkout (STK Push), order management, and inventory — a complete online shop built for Kenyan buyers.
B2B SaaS Products
Multi-tenant platforms, subscription billing, and admin panels — if you want to sell software to other businesses, we build the foundation.
API-First Backends
Headless backends that power web apps, mobile apps, and third-party integrations — clean APIs your team and partners can build on.
Built in Kenya: Beadani E-Commerce
A real web application we delivered for a Kenyan client.
Beadani
E-Commerce Platform · Next.js + Golang API + PostgreSQL
A full e-commerce platform with M-Pesa checkout (STK Push), product catalogue, order management, and a seller dashboard. Buyers pay via M-Pesa and receive real-time order confirmation. Sellers manage listings and track orders from a dedicated portal. The backend is a Golang REST API backed by PostgreSQL, served to a Next.js frontend.
Our Stack
Modern, proven technologies chosen for performance, developer velocity, and long-term maintainability.
Frontend
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- React
- Tailwind CSS
Backend
- Golang
- Node.js
Database
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
CMS
- Strapi
- Sanity
Integrations
- M-Pesa Daraja API
- WhatsApp Business
- Stripe
- KRA eTIMS
How We Build Your Web Application
A 5-step process from requirements to a live application, with checkpoints at every stage so you stay in control.
Requirements & Scoping
We map what your users need to do, define roles and permissions, and agree on scope before any design work begins.
Wireframes & Design
We deliver a clickable prototype in 2 weeks so you can validate the experience before a line of code is written.
Backend API Build
We build the Golang API — data models, business logic, M-Pesa integration, and authentication — against the agreed spec.
Frontend Build
We build the Next.js frontend against the live API, component by component, with weekly demos so you see progress throughout.
UAT & Launch
You test the application with real data. We fix every issue before go-live. Launch includes a handover session and documentation.
Transparent Pricing in KES
Fixed-price quotes. Milestone billing so you are never paying for work you have not reviewed. Source code ownership guaranteed.
Starter App
From KES 150,000
Single user role, core CRUD features, M-Pesa integration. Right for a focused first version.
- Single user role
- Core CRUD features
- M-Pesa integration
- 8–12 week delivery
- Source code handover
Multi-Role App
KES 400K – 900K
Multiple roles, dashboards, integrations, and an admin panel. The most common engagement for growing Kenyan businesses.
- Multiple user roles
- Dashboards & reporting
- Third-party integrations
- Admin panel
- 12–20 week delivery
- 3 months support included
SaaS Platform
KES 1M+
Multi-tenant, subscription billing, high-volume. For teams building software products to sell to other businesses.
- Multi-tenant architecture
- Subscription billing
- Self-serve onboarding
- Usage tracking
- Custom timeline
- Dedicated support
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Build Your Web Application?
Book a free 45-minute discovery call. We will scope your requirements, identify the right architecture, and give you a fixed-price quote — no obligation.
Get a Free Web App EstimateKileleshwa, Nairobi · sales@threalitl.co.ke