Writing from
a Nairobi studio.
Notes on Next.js, React Native, M-Pesa integration, SEO for Kenyan businesses, and how we run the studio. No fluff, no "10 tips" listicles — just things we think about while shipping real work.
How to build a fast website in Kenya (Next.js, M-Pesa, Core Web Vitals)
A practical playbook for shipping a fast website in Kenya — Next.js, image optimisation, M-Pesa-friendly checkout, and the Core Web Vitals targets that actually matter on a Safaricom 4G connection.
Read articleReact Native vs Flutter: which one to choose for a Kenyan startup
An honest, opinionated comparison from a Nairobi studio that ships in both — including what each handles for M-Pesa Daraja, hiring locally, install sizes, and the team-shape that fits each.
Read articleThe true cost of e-commerce in Kenya — Shopify vs custom
What you actually pay to launch and run an online store in Kenya, broken down honestly: platform fees, M-Pesa rates, theme + app costs, and when the build-vs-buy line moves.
Read articleSEO for Nairobi businesses: local search, schema, and ranking on Google Kenya
A practical SEO playbook for Kenyan businesses — Google Business Profile, LocalBusiness schema, keyword research with Kenya intent, and the technical fixes that move rankings in 60 days.
Read articleWhy we build with Next.js 16 (and host on Vercel)
Our reasoning for picking Next.js 16 as the default for almost every site we ship — what RSC unlocks, why Turbopack matters in dev, and what we still reach for Astro for.
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