E-commerce & RetailSolutions
End-to-end e-commerce solutions for Kenyan retailers, from small boutiques to large multi-category marketplaces with full M-Pesa integration.
50+
E-commerce stores launched
150%
Average sales growth
60%+
Mobile checkout rate
M-Pesa
Primary payment method
Building a successful online store in Kenya is not the same as building one for a market in Europe or the US. Your customers are primarily on mobile phones, more than 80 percent of internet traffic in Kenya comes from mobile devices. They want to pay with M-Pesa. They expect fast-loading pages even on 3G networks in Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu. And they need confidence that their order will actually arrive. These are the realities we design for at Tukoweb Solutions, and they are the reason our clients consistently see checkout completion rates that outperform international benchmarks once we build or rebuild their stores correctly.
We have built everything from single-product boutique stores for Nairobi designers to multi-vendor marketplaces with hundreds of sellers and thousands of SKUs. Our e-commerce work covers the full stack: custom storefronts built on Next.js for speed, WooCommerce and Shopify customisation, M-Pesa STK Push integration so customers pay directly from the payment prompt on their phone, integration with local courier APIs like Sendy and Fargo for real-time delivery tracking, and inventory management systems that keep stock levels accurate across multiple warehouse locations. We also build the admin tools your operations team will actually enjoy using every day.
Digital marketing is part of the e-commerce equation too. A beautiful store with no traffic earns nothing. Our team helps clients set up Google Shopping campaigns, run targeted Meta and TikTok ads for Kenyan audiences, optimise product pages for search engine visibility, and build email automation sequences that recover abandoned carts and turn one-time buyers into loyal repeat customers. If you are selling physical products, digital goods, or services online in Kenya, we are the team that understands both the technology and the market well enough to make your store profitable.
Problem → Solution
Challenges We Solve in E-commerce & Retail
Deep domain knowledge means we've already solved the problems you're facing.
Industry Challenges
Mobile-first customer base where over 80% of traffic comes from smartphones
Complex payment landscape including M-Pesa, cards, bank transfers, and COD
Last-mile delivery logistics and real-time courier tracking
Inventory management across multiple locations and warehouses
High cart abandonment rates and low checkout completion on mobile
Our Solutions
Mobile-optimised storefronts with M-Pesa STK Push for one-tap checkout
Multi-payment gateway integration covering all major Kenyan payment methods
Courier API integrations with real-time tracking for customers
Inventory and warehouse management with low-stock alerts and reorder automation
AI-powered product recommendations and abandoned cart recovery flows
How We Work
Our Approach for E-commerce & Retail
A proven, transparent process from first conversation to go-live and beyond.
Discovery & Scoping
We conduct in-depth workshops to understand your domain, users, regulations, and business goals.
Strategy & Design
We prototype the solution architecture and UX flows, validated with real stakeholders before a line of code is written.
Agile Development
Sprint-based delivery with weekly demos so you see progress, give feedback, and stay in control throughout.
Launch & Support
We handle deployment, staff training, and provide 24/7 post-launch support and continuous improvement.
Technology
Services We Apply
We combine our core capabilities to build complete end-to-end E-commerce & Retail solutions.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our E-commerce & Retail solutions, answered honestly.
What payment methods can you integrate for a Kenyan online store?
We integrate M-Pesa STK Push and Paybill, Visa and Mastercard via Pesapal, DPO, or Stripe, bank transfer instructions, and cash on delivery order management. For international stores, we can also integrate PayPal and Flutterwave. Most of our e-commerce clients find that M-Pesa accounts for over 70% of their transactions once it is properly integrated.
Can you migrate my existing WooCommerce store to a faster platform?
Yes. We regularly migrate clients from slow WooCommerce installations to faster custom-built storefronts or to Shopify with custom theme development. We handle the full migration including products, categories, customer data, and order history, and we ensure there are no broken links that would damage your existing SEO rankings.
How do you handle last-mile delivery integration in Kenya?
We integrate with courier APIs from providers like Sendy, Fargo, G4S, and Wells Fargo to give your customers real-time order tracking. We also build custom dispatch management tools for businesses with their own delivery fleet, including route optimisation, driver assignment, and proof of delivery via photo capture in the driver app.
Do you build multi-vendor marketplace platforms?
Yes. We have built multi-vendor marketplaces where independent sellers can register, list products, and manage their own inventory and orders, with a central admin controlling platform-wide settings, commission rates, and seller approvals. These are custom-built platforms rather than plugins, giving you full control over the buyer and seller experience.
What does a typical e-commerce website cost to build in Kenya?
A well-built WooCommerce store with M-Pesa integration, a custom theme, and up to 100 products typically costs between KES 80,000 and KES 200,000. A fully custom storefront with advanced features like a marketplace, subscription model, or complex logistics integration ranges from KES 300,000 to KES 800,000 depending on scope. We provide a detailed quote after our discovery call.
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