Build Your Name Africa is a Nairobi digital marketing studio at 10 Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area. We build websites, run Google Ads and social campaigns, and shape brands for Kenyan SMEs, manufacturers, NGOs and professional firms. Everything we do is measured in one thing: enquiries that turn into paying clients, not likes or clicks from bots overseas.
Kenyan buyers search, compare and decide on their phones, then message before they ever call. A website built for a US audience misses all of that. We build for how Kenya actually buys.
M-Pesa and WhatsApp first. Every site we build has a WhatsApp button, click-to-call and, where it fits, M-Pesa Till or Paybill details, so a visitor can act in one tap.
Local search signals. +254 numbers, a Nairobi address, KSh prices and LocalBusiness schema tell Google you serve Kenya, so you stop paying for foreign traffic.
We meet you in person. Our office is in Industrial Area. Nairobi clients can sit with us for strategy sessions, photo shoots and training.
Kenyan compliance awareness. We plan for the Data Protection Act 2019 consent rules and point you to KRA eTIMS invoicing needs when you sell online.
Our services in Kenya
Pick a single service or combine them into a bundle. Every engagement starts with a free 15-minute audit of your website, Google profile and social pages.
Established brands: influencers, media buying, events and multi-market campaigns (Basic, Premium, Elite)
Good to knowAd spend is paid separately to Google, Meta or TikTok. We invoice in Kenyan shillings and accept M-Pesa and bank transfer.
How Kenyans search for what you sell
Most local searches in Kenya combine a service with a place or a price. People type “website design Nairobi”, “plumber near me Westlands” or “how much is a logo in Kenya”. We build pages and Google Ads campaigns around those exact patterns.
Service + town. “digital marketing agency Mombasa”, “printing Kisumu”. One strong page per key town beats a generic national page.
Price questions. “cost of a website in Kenya” is one of the most searched questions in our industry. Clear price ranges on your site win those clicks.
Sheng and Swahili terms. Social captions and some ads perform better with natural Swahili or Sheng. Search pages stay in clear English.
Google Maps. For anything local, the map pack shows first. Your Google Business Profile, reviews and photos decide whether you appear.
Local SEO tip for KenyaUse the same business name, address and phone number on your website, Google Business Profile, Facebook page and every directory. Mismatched details are one of the most common reasons Kenyan businesses don’t show on Google Maps.
A starter budget mix for Kenya
Every business is different, but this is where we would usually start a first-month budget for a Kenya service business. After 30 days, we move money towards whatever brings the cheapest real enquiries.
Suggested first-month split of marketing effort in Kenya
Google Search ads30%
Google Business Profile and SEO20%
Facebook and Instagram25%
WhatsApp follow-up and Status ads15%
TikTok and LinkedIn10%
BYN starting recommendation, not market data. We adjust it after the first month of results.
Industries we help in Kenya
Manufacturers and suppliers. Industrial Area, Mombasa Road and Athi River firms that need B2B leads and a credible website for tenders.
Professional services. Law firms, accountants, clinics and consultants who win on trust and Google reviews.
NGOs and foundations. Organisations that need donor-ready websites, impact stories and visibility across East Africa.
Retail, hospitality and real estate. Shops, restaurants, hotels and developers selling to Nairobi’s growing middle class.
How we work with you
Free audit. A 15-minute review of your website, Google profile and social pages, on WhatsApp, a call or at our Industrial Area office.
Plan and quote. A one-page plan with goals, channels, budget and the package that fits, priced in KSh.
Build and launch. We build or fix your website, set up tracking and launch campaigns, usually within 2 to 4 weeks.
Report and improve. Monthly reports on enquiries and cost per lead, and a review meeting in person or online.
Other markets we serve
We help businesses across East, West and Southern Africa. If you sell in more than one country, we can run each market as its own campaign under one brand.
Our packages start at KSh 55,000 for the Brand Builder Bundle. Monthly growth marketing with the Growth Accelerator Bundle starts at KSh 88,000 a month, and ad spend is paid separately to Google or Meta.
Q2Do you only work with Nairobi businesses?
No. Our office is in Nairobi, but we work with businesses in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and across all 47 counties. Most work happens on WhatsApp and video calls, with in-person sessions when you’re in Nairobi.
Q3How long does it take to rank on Google in Kenya?
For low-competition local terms, a well-built page and an active Google Business Profile can show results within 6 to 12 weeks. Competitive national terms take 4 to 9 months of steady content and links. Google Ads can bring leads within days.
Q4Can I pay with M-Pesa?
Yes. We accept M-Pesa and bank transfer, and we invoice in Kenyan shillings.
Q5Do you build websites with M-Pesa payments?
Yes. We can add M-Pesa checkout to online shops and booking sites through a payment gateway, or simply display your Till or Paybill number for smaller sites.
Grow your business in Kenya with BYN
Book a free 15-minute audit. We will look at your website, Google profile and social pages and show you three things to fix first. Chat on WhatsApp, call +254 725 242 203 or email [email protected].
