How much does database development cost in Kenya?
Database development in Kenya typically ranges from KES 120,000 for a focused
project to KES 2,500,000+ for enterprise-grade data platforms with high
availability, replication, and managed DBA services. Pricing depends on scope,
platforms, and complexity. Techhold Developers provides fixed-scope proposals
after a discovery workshop.
Which database platforms do you support?
We support MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB,
Redis, and cloud-managed databases on AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL,
and Amazon Aurora.
Do you provide ongoing database maintenance?
Yes. We offer monthly managed DBA retainers covering monitoring, backups,
performance tuning, security patching, capacity planning, high availability,
and disaster recovery. Database health is business-critical — we treat it that way.
Can you migrate our database to the cloud?
Yes. We migrate databases from on-premise to AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google
Cloud SQL — with zero-downtime cutover strategies, rollback plans, and full
data validation.
How much can you speed up our slow queries?
Speed-ups of 5x–20x are common after indexing strategy, query rewrites, and
execution plan tuning. Larger gains are possible where schemas and access
patterns are fundamentally misaligned — we'll quantify after a quick audit.
Can you manage our backups and disaster recovery?
Yes. We configure automated backups with point-in-time recovery, offsite copies,
and regular restore drills. We also design and test DR plans to meet your RPO
and RTO targets.
Do you provide high availability and replication?
Yes. We configure primary-replica topologies, automatic failover, read scaling,
and cross-region replication depending on your platform and uptime requirements.
How do you keep our data secure?
We apply encryption at rest and in transit, least-privilege access controls,
audit logging, secret management, and alignment with Kenya's Data Protection Act
and international standards where needed (ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Can you work with our internal team?
Yes. We often collaborate with in-house developers and IT teams — leading
specific workstreams, providing mentoring, and documenting everything so your
team can own the platform long-term.
Do you work with businesses outside Nairobi?
Yes. We deliver database development and managed DBA services to organizations
across Kenya — Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, and countrywide — and
internationally. All work is delivered remotely with regular video reviews and
shared project dashboards.
