Mobile App Development · Nairobi, Kenya
Mobile App Development in Kenya — Android-First, M-Pesa Ready
Over 85% of Kenyan smartphone users are on Android. We build mobile apps that are fast on affordable devices, work offline in the field, and connect to M-Pesa from day one.
Android MVP from KES 200,000 · 8–12 weeks · Clickable prototype in 2 weeks
Built for the Kenyan Mobile Market
85%+ Android market share in Kenya. Mid-range devices. Variable connectivity. M-Pesa as the default payment method. We design for this reality, not a hypothetical user with a flagship iPhone on 5G.
Optimised for mid-range Android
Fast on Tecno, Itel, Samsung A-series — the devices most Kenyan users actually carry.
Works on 3G and spotty connections
Lightweight payloads, smart caching, and graceful degradation when the network is poor.
Offline-first with automatic sync
Data is stored locally first. The app works completely offline and syncs when connectivity returns.
M-Pesa as primary payment method
STK Push for collections and B2C for disbursements — built natively, not via third-party middleware.
Types of Apps We Build
Consumer Apps
B2C apps with M-Pesa checkout, push notifications, user accounts, and Google Play distribution.
Field Agent Tools
Offline-first data collection apps that store locally and sync when connectivity is restored. GPS tracking included.
Logistics & Delivery
Route optimisation, delivery confirmation, driver apps, and real-time order tracking for customers.
Enterprise Internal Apps
Staff productivity tools, multi-step approval workflows, and mobile dashboards for management teams.
NGO Programme Apps
Beneficiary registration, field surveys, M&E data collection — designed for areas with poor connectivity.
Fintech Apps
Mobile money, SACCO management, lending platforms, and savings products with M-Pesa at the core.
How We Build
React Native
Our default approach
- Share code between Android and web
- Faster delivery, lower cost
- Near-native performance
- Large ecosystem
Native Android
When performance demands it
- Maximum hardware access
- Bluetooth, NFC, camera APIs
- Highest performance ceiling
- Larger team required
Backend: Golang API · PostgreSQL · Firebase where appropriate · M-Pesa Daraja API
Our App Development Process
Discovery & User Research
We talk to the people who will use the app — not just stakeholders. We identify the core user journey before opening a design tool.
Clickable Prototype
Within 2 weeks you have a prototype to click through, test with real users, and adjust before build begins.
Build MVP
We build the core features first — the ones that deliver value without. Sprint-based delivery so you review working builds every two weeks.
Beta Testing on Real Devices
We test on actual mid-range Android devices at 3G speeds — the conditions your users will actually face.
Google Play Launch & Handover
We handle the Play Store submission, store listing optimisation, and post-launch monitoring. You own the developer account.
Pricing
Fixed-price quotes. Prototype in 2 weeks. Source code ownership.
Android MVP
From KES 200,000
Core features, M-Pesa integration, Google Play launch. 8–12 weeks.
- User research
- Clickable prototype
- Android build
- M-Pesa integration
- Play Store submission
Full-Featured App
KES 400K–1.2M
Multiple user roles, offline sync, backend admin panel. 12–20 weeks.
- Multiple user roles
- Offline-first sync
- Admin web panel
- Push notifications
- 3 months support
Enterprise App
KES 1M+
High-volume, complex integrations, SLA support, custom timeline.
- Architecture review
- High-availability backend
- Security audit
- Performance testing
- SLA support
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Build Your App?
Book a free 45-minute scoping call. We'll define your core user journey, estimate build effort, and have a clickable prototype ready within two weeks of kickoff.
Book a Mobile App Discovery CallKileleshwa, Nairobi · sales@threalitl.co.ke