Software
Mobile app development for Kenyan businesses
Cross-platform Android and iOS apps built for Kenyan phones and networks, with M-Pesa, offline support and WhatsApp. Vuvo Labs, Nairobi.
In short
Vuvo Labs builds cross-platform mobile apps that run on both Android and iOS from one codebase, designed for the phones, networks and payment habits of Kenyan users — M-Pesa, WhatsApp, patchy mobile data and mid-range Android devices. We also tell you honestly when a fast web app is the better first step.
Who it's for
Is this right for you?
- Founders turning a product idea into a first release (MVP)
- Businesses that want customers, riders or field staff to use an app
- Marketplace, booking, delivery and ordering platforms
- Teams replacing paper or spreadsheet workflows with a mobile tool
What you get
What we deliver
Product scoping and design
User journeys and interface designs you can react to before we build.
Android and iOS from one codebase
A cross-platform app, so you maintain one product instead of two.
Built for real conditions
Fast on mid-range Android phones, careful with mobile data, and able to cope when the connection drops.
M-Pesa, WhatsApp and notifications
Payments and messaging that fit how your users already behave.
Store submission and support
Help with Google Play and App Store submission, then monitoring and updates after launch.
How it works
From first call to launch
- 01
Decide: app, web app or both
We assess whether your users need an installed app now, or whether a fast mobile web app gets you to market sooner.
- 02
Design and prototype
Clickable designs you can test with real users before development.
- 03
Build with regular demos
Iterative development, so you see working software early and often.
- 04
Test, launch and support
Testing on real devices, store submission, then ongoing support and improvements.
Cost and timeline
What affects the price
We quote every project in writing after scoping. These are the factors that move the number.
- The number of user roles (for example buyer, vendor and rider) and screens.
- Payments, maps, real-time tracking and notifications.
- Offline support and how much data must sync.
- Back-end and admin tooling that the app needs to run.
- Store accounts and review: Google and Apple each charge developer fees.
Good to know
Rules and honest limits
A web app may come first
A well-built mobile web app (or progressive web app) can validate an idea faster and at lower cost. We recommend an installed app when you need device features, offline use or store presence.
You need developer accounts
Publishing needs an Android developer account with Google and an Apple Developer Program membership, both of which have fees set by the platforms. We can guide you through setting them up under your company name.
FAQ
Mobile app development FAQs
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Ready to talk about mobile app development?
Tell us what you're trying to achieve. We'll come back with a clear plan, timeline and price — no jargon, no pressure.