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Build an ecommerce website in Kenya for your boutique, electronics shop, beauty brand or homeware business.
Start with Online Shop
Billed yearly · Kshs 6,566.00 total
Your store, from setup to sales
Create your storefront with AI or a template, add your products and accept payments, including M-Pesa through Flutterwave. Manage your catalogue and orders with hosting, SSL and a .co.ke domain included.
Ksh 547.17/mo
Ksh 6,566 billed annually
Renews at Ksh 547.17/month
More than a product page
Build the shop customers see and the connections your business uses behind it.
Choose your domain, name the business and answer guided questions. Review the AI summary, then generate a custom, ready-to-edit shop.
Choose your shop plan →Create unlimited products, categories and custom properties, then manage variants such as size and colour alongside stock.
See the selling tools →CheckoutAccept M-Pesa through Flutterwave and enable the other payment methods supported by your provider account. Give customers a checkout they can use on their phones.
Review payment options →OperationsFollow purchases, inventory and fulfilment from one dashboard, and organise collection or delivery with your chosen fulfilment service.
See how orders flow →Customer growthShare product links on social media, collect customer enquiries and follow up with your contacts. Confirm any specific analytics or chat integration you need.
Explore growth tools →FulfilmentOffer collection, local delivery or courier options and configure the zones and services available to your customers.
Plan fulfilment →Compare the current shop, contact, form and business email allowances in the live plan table.
Build around your shop
Add the services your store needs as your business grows.
Keep your website online with hosting for your business pages, blog or online store.
From Kshs 188.00 / monthWebHosting Starter · Kshs 6,768.00 every 36 monthsExplore Web Hosting →Send and receive business messages from a professional inbox that uses your own domain.
From Kshs 56.00 / monthWorkplace Starter · Kshs 672.00 every 12 monthsExplore Business Email →Run websites and applications with dedicated resources and control over your server setup.
From Kshs 579.64 / monthCloud VPS Elite · Kshs 20,867.00 every 36 monthsExplore VPS Hosting →Secure connections to your website with an SSL certificate for your domain.
From Kshs 62.50 / monthAskSSL™ Starter · Kshs 750.00 every 12 monthsExplore SSL Certificates →Get a server dedicated to your business for demanding websites, applications and workloads.
From Kshs 11,680.00 / monthH1 Dedicated Server · Kshs 420,480.00 every 36 monthsExplore Dedicated Servers →Find and register a domain that gives your business a memorable address online.
From Kshs 40.00.name.ng · first-year registrationExplore Domains →01–03 · Brief your AI
The wizard begins with your domain and business name, then asks focused questions about what you sell, your customers and the shop you want to create.
04–05 · Generate, customise and publish
AI creates the starting pages, copy and layout from your answers. Refine the result, add your real products and checkout settings, then publish on the domain already selected in the wizard.
Made for the way you sell
Start with an ecommerce template or an AI-generated design. Customise the colours, fonts, menus and product collections to suit what you sell, then preview your store on a phone before publishing.
Organise dresses, shoes and bags into collections. Add size and colour variants, prices and stock so shoppers can choose the right item.
Build your boutique →List phones, headphones and accessories with clear specifications, available options and product details. Show warranty and delivery information alongside each item.
Create your electronics shop →Group skincare, gifts or homeware into categories. Add product sizes, usage information and collection or delivery details before you start taking orders.
Start your online store →Compare your options
Compare the subscription, hosting and payment setup you will need to run your store. Our Online Shop plan combines the builder, hosting and business email in one package.
| What you need | Truehost Online Shop | Shopify | Wix ecommerce | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription and setup | Kshs 6,566.00 / year Kshs 547.17 monthly equivalent, billed annually | Paid store subscription. View Shopify plans | Payment-enabled plan, such as Core or above. View Wix plans | Free core software; budget for hosting and any paid extensions. See WooCommerce costs |
| Hosting | Included with the builder | Included | Included | Choose and pay for your hosting |
| Store design | AI starting design or editable template | AI tools and store themes | AI tools and visual editor | WordPress themes and extensions |
| Payments | M-Pesa through Flutterwave; other methods depend on your provider account | Supported providers vary by country; third-party transaction fees can apply | Supported providers vary by country | Configure a suitable payment gateway or extension |
| Domain and email | Free .co.ke domain and three business email accounts included | Connect your own domain; domain registration and mailbox costs are separate | Eligible annual plans include a one-year domain voucher; business email is separate | Arrange domain registration and email with your providers |
| Who manages the software? | We host the builder; you manage the store content and orders | Hosted platform; you configure your store and apps | Hosted platform; you configure your store | You or your developer manage WordPress, themes and plugins |
Choose our builder for a store you can launch and maintain visually, with Kenya-focused payment setup and included services. Choose WooCommerce on our web hosting if you want to manage your own WordPress store and extensions.
View our shop plan →Ready to open
Make the journey from finding a product to hearing from your business clear.
Give the shop an address customers can remember. Keep any DNS records your existing business email needs.
Find your shop address →Complete setup with a supported payment provider. Test checkout and payment confirmation before sharing the shop.
Compare payment inclusions →Browse a product, read the delivery details and send an enquiry. Check the contact details customers will use to reach you.
Get help preparing your shop →Run the whole customer journey
Share your store link on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp so customers can move from a post to a product page. Use email campaigns and customer forms to follow up, and review analytics to see which pages bring enquiries and orders.
Connected shop workflow
Payments
M-Pesa through Flutterwave and supported payment methods
Delivery
Collection and carrier workflows
Marketing
Email, social and analytics tools
Support
Chat and customer follow-up options
Your questions, answered
Practical answers about pricing, payments and creating your store.
An online store is a website where customers browse your products, place orders and pay online. Unlike a product gallery, it has a shopping basket and checkout, with tools for managing the orders you receive.
For a Kenyan boutique, that means showing available sizes and colours, taking payment and explaining delivery or collection. Your store can complement your physical shop and social media pages.
Budget for payment processing, delivery and the work needed to prepare and promote your products. Our Online Shop subscription includes the builder, hosting, SSL, a .co.ke domain and three business email accounts.
A custom-built store has a different cost structure. Ask for a quote that separates design, hosting, maintenance and integrations so you can compare the total cost.
You can accept M-Pesa through Flutterwave and use marketing tools to bring customers to your store. Connect your merchant account before enabling payments; other payment methods depend on the options available to that account.
If you need a particular analytics tool, live-chat widget, CRM or automated courier connection, confirm that specific integration with our team before choosing your setup.
Start with useful product pages, share links where your customers already spend time, and measure which visits lead to orders. A boutique might show new collections on Instagram and WhatsApp; an electronics shop can attract searches with clear model names and specifications.
Our SEO tools help you describe your pages for search engines. Consistent product information and reliable fulfilment give customers reasons to return.
Choose a builder that supports your products, payment methods and daily order workflow at a cost you can sustain. Compare what is included in the subscription and what you will pay for separately.
Compare the options, then choose the plan that fits your catalogue and checkout requirements.
Yes. You can customise your template with your own logo, colours, fonts, products and pages. Choose a layout that suits your catalogue rather than rebuilding every page yourself.
Preview your changes on desktop and mobile, then check that product details, navigation and checkout are easy to use.
An ecommerce website builder is software for creating an online store and managing its products, checkout and orders without building the website from scratch. Our builder brings those tools together with hosting, SSL and business email.
Use AI or a template to create your storefront, customise the pages with your branding, then add product descriptions, prices, stock and variants. Connect your payment provider and set out delivery or collection details before publishing.
Our Online Shop plan costs Kshs 6,566.00 per year. That works out to Kshs 547.17 per month, billed annually.
The plan includes 10GB storage, unlimited bandwidth, 25 forms, 500 contacts, three business email accounts, SSL and a free .co.ke domain. View the plan for the current price and inclusions.
Choose your shop plan, create your storefront, add products, configure payments and delivery, then publish. You can build and update your store without writing code.
A builder gives you the tools to create and manage a store; ecommerce hosting provides server space for a store built with another platform.
Choose our builder for visual editing. Choose web hosting to manage your own platform and plugins.
Yes. Our shop supports M-Pesa through Flutterwave integration. Connect your provider account and complete its merchant setup before accepting payments.
Payment-provider charges are separate from your builder subscription.
No. You can create and edit your shop using visual tools. Change your design, products and pages without editing code.
Prepare your logo, product photos, prices and delivery details before starting. AI helps with the first draft; you supply accurate information about what you sell.
Yes. Our Online Shop plan includes hosting, SSL and a free .co.ke domain. It also includes three business email accounts.
You can use an existing domain for your shop instead.
Yes. Our shop supports variants, categories and stock management. Keep related choices together so customers can select the version they want.
Yes. Our builder suits businesses that want their own catalogue and checkout. Build a small business website in Kenya with a catalogue and checkout for your boutique, electronics shop, beauty brand or homeware business. It also suits sellers moving beyond social media orders.
Show what is available, how much it costs and how buyers will receive it. Add clear contact details and delivery information to help customers decide.
Yes. Our shop designs adapt to phones, tablets and computers. Preview your own content on mobile before launch.
Yes. You can manage products, stock and orders from your account. Explain your fulfilment process so customers know what happens after buying.
You arrange delivery with your chosen fulfilment service. Courier delivery is separate from the builder plan.
Yes. Our builder includes SEO tools for describing pages and products. Write clear titles, useful descriptions and original product information.
Visibility also depends on content, competition and how search engines assess your site.
Choose a builder to launch and maintain your own store; choose custom development for bespoke design or specialised functionality.
List your products, checkout requirements and integrations. Our builder offers a visual route to selling online. For custom online store development in Kenya, explore our web design service.
You can create a starting storefront in minutes, then publish after adding products and testing checkout. A small, prepared catalogue is quicker to launch than a large store with many variants.
Check prices, payments, delivery information, mobile pages and customer emails before sharing the link. You can update your shop after launch.
Guides
Practical guides for building a shop and selling online in Kenya.
Create a store your customers can browse on their phones, with your products, payment options and delivery information in one place.
With our robust online shop builder.
Get everything you need to run your eCommerce business like a pro.
Sell Anything, everywhere
Online Shop
Ksh 547.17/mo when billed annually.
1) Choose your plan and register your domain
Choose your plan above (Website Builder Pro plan is recommended).
You can use an existing or new domain for your site.
2) Access the online shop builder
Once your account is active, log into your account and open the Website Builder.
You will be able to access various sections for you to customize and manage
3) Customize your store
Use the drag-and-drop editor to:
4) Set up payments and shipping
From the dashboard, integrate your preferred payment methods:
Also, configure your shipping zones and options (pickup, delivery, courier, etc.)
5) Launch and share your store
Click Publish to make your online shop live. Then:
You’re now officially in business.
Olitt is a modern drag-and-drop shop builder that lets you launch a stunning, mobile-ready online store in under 30 minutes. For just $49 / year (or KES 5515 VAT Exclusive), you get a complete eCommerce suite — with everything from inventory tools to M-Pesa integration — without the complexity of Shopify or WooCommerce.
| Feature / Platform | Olitt by Truehost | Shopify | Wix eCommerce | WooCommerce (WordPress) | BigCommerce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (monthly) | $49 / year | From $29/month | From $27/month | Varies (Hosting + Plugins) | From $39/month |
| Free domain & hosting | ✅ Included | ❌ Extra | ✅ Limited | ❌ Needs separate setup | ❌ Separate hosting |
| M-Pesa Integration | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Not seamless | ❌ Manual setup | ? With plugins | ❌ Not native |
| Local support (Kenya) | ✅ 24/7 | ❌ None | ❌ None | ? Community support | ❌ None |
| Ease of use | ✅ Beginner-friendly | ✅ Very easy | ✅ Very easy | ? Intermediate | ? Intermediate |
| Templates / designs | ✅ 200+ free templates | ✅ Premium themes | ✅ Drag-and-drop | ? Depends on theme | ? Functional first |
| Transaction fees | ❌ None | ✅ Yes (unless Shopify Payments) | ❌ None | ❌ None | ❌ None |
| Digital & physical products | ✅ Both | ✅ Both | ✅ Both | ✅ Both | ✅ Both |
| Mobile responsive | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| SEO | ✅Advanced | ✅ Basic | ✅ Basic | ✅ Advanced | ✅ Advanced |
| Email & SSL | ✅ Free email + SSL | ❌ Paid add-ons | ✅ Free SSL | ❌ Depends on host | ✅ SSL only |
? Try Truehost eCommerce Builder for an all-in-one solution tailored to Kenyan users.
Supercharge your eCommerce store with powerful, plug-and-play tools — all accessible from your Truehost Online Shop Builder dashboard.
Typically, you would incur:
| Method | Cost Estimate (KES) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DIY with eCommerce Builder | From KES 5515 / year (With Truehost Olitt eCommerce builder) | Includes hosting, SSL, templates |
| Hire a developer | KES 45,000 –150,000+ | Custom shops, slower turnaround |
| WordPress (self-hosted) | KES 7,000 – 15,000+ / year | Domain, hosting, themes, and plugin costs |
| E-commerce store | KES 10,000–50,000+ | Depends on complexity, payment integrations |
An online shop (also called an eCommerce website or store) is a website where you can sell products or services to customers over the internet. Shoppers can browse your catalog, place orders, and make payments directly on your site.
It’s your digital storefront — open 24/7, reachable from anywhere in the world.
An eCommerce builder is a tool or platform that allows you to create an online shop without writing code or hiring a web developer.
It includes:
Truehost’s Online Shop Builder is one of the easiest and most affordable eCommerce builders available — especially tailored for Kenyan businesses.
Unlike platforms like Shopify or Wix that charge monthly fees in USD, Truehost offers a local, one-time annual payment in Kenyan Shillings.
Key differences include:
It’s simpler, cheaper, and more localized than any international option.
The platform is 100% beginner-friendly. With a drag-and-drop interface and guided setup, you don’t need any coding or web design knowledge. If you can use WhatsApp or Instagram, you can build your online shop.
Plans start from KES 2,499 per year, which includes:
You can sell:
Your shop supports multiple product types, delivery options, and checkout configurations.
Yes. Truehost supports:
Setup is fast, and payments are deposited directly into your account.
Yes.
All Truehost websites are responsive by default, meaning your online shop will automatically adjust to look great on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
This is essential, as most Kenyan shoppers use mobile phones to browse and buy online.
Yes. You can:
This helps you increase visibility and drive more traffic to your store.
You can have a fully functional one-page website live in under an hour. If you’re using the AI Builder, it can be even faster—just describe your business and tweak the auto-generated content.
There are many different website builders available online and it is important to choose the best one for your business.
If you are not sure how to choose the best website builder, here are some the things to keep in mind:
We recommend starting with a free trial or the cheapest plan of one of the popular website builders like Olitt from truehost before you make your decision.
Once you’ve used it a few times, you will likely want to make a purchase, but there’s no cost or obligation to try out a free version first.
There are many different website builders available online and it is important to choose the best one for your business.
If you are not sure how to choose the best website builder, here are some the things to keep in mind:
We recommend starting with a free trial or the cheapest plan of one of the popular website builders like Olitt from truehost before you make your decision.
Once you’ve used it a few times, you will likely want to make a purchase, but there’s no cost or obligation to try out a free version first.
OLITT is a straightforward website tool that is simple to use. To start, you will need to create an account and decide on a design template to start building your website.
Next, you can easily customize your template with OLITT and make it completely your own.
You can change
When you are happy with how everything looks, you can go ahead and publish your site to the web.
Web development is an essential skill for anyone looking to create a professional website. But which one should you choose? Should you code your website yourself or use a website builder?
There are pros and cons to both approaches, so it’s important to weigh them carefully before making a decision. Here are the key factors to consider:
Coding your own website: Pros
Coding your own website: Cons
Website builder: Pros
Website builder: Cons
It’s important to read the fine print before signing up for a website builder, as some fees can be hidden.
Both tools help you build visually — but they serve slightly different purposes:
| Feature | Website Builder | Page Builder (like Elementor) |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Full website creation | Single page design inside CMS like WordPress |
| Hosting included | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Domain + SSL setup | ✅ One-click | ❌ Manual |
| Learning curve | Beginner-friendly | Requires WordPress knowledge |
| Ideal for | Non-tech users, SMEs | Web designers, advanced users |
Not always—but it makes your life 10x easier.
You can code a site from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, or build one with WordPress, which still requires setup, plugins, and some technical knowledge.
A website builder, on the other hand:
If speed, ease, and affordability matter, a builder is the best option.
Online sellers in Kenya, including those selling through online sales websites such as Jumia.co.ke, are responsible for reporting sales income to the Kenya Revenue Authority.
If you have an online store, you know how important it is to get the word out and promote your business.
Here are a few ways to promote your online store:
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