Quick Logistics Software Price Guide
- Delivery Tracking App: KSh 500,000 - 1,500,000
- Fleet Management System: KSh 1,000,000 - 5,000,000
- Full Logistics ERP: KSh 3,000,000 - 10,000,000+
- Warehouse Management (WMS): KSh 800,000 - 3,000,000
- Driver Mobile App: KSh 300,000 - 800,000
Kenya's logistics sector is worth over $4 billion annually, driven by e-commerce growth, the SGR, and Mombasa port operations. Whether you run a matatu fleet, a courier service, or a trucking company on the Northern Corridor, the right software can cut operational costs by 20-40%.
We built a logistics platform that reduced costs by 40% for one of our clients. Here's what these systems actually cost to build.
Delivery Tracking App
Last-Mile Delivery & Courier Tracking
KSh 500,000 - 1,500,000
Best for: Courier companies, food delivery, e-commerce fulfillment
- Customer-facing tracking page (real-time order status)
- Driver mobile app (Android) with GPS tracking
- Dispatch dashboard for assigning deliveries
- SMS/WhatsApp notifications to customers
- Proof of delivery (photo capture, e-signature)
- M-Pesa cash-on-delivery collection
- Delivery analytics (success rate, average time, driver performance)
- Google Maps integration for navigation
Timeline: 6-10 weeks
The driver app alone costs KSh 300,000-800,000. See our mobile app pricing guide for more details on app costs.
Fleet Management System
Fleet Tracking & Management
KSh 1,000,000 - 5,000,000
Best for: Trucking companies, matatu SACCOs, corporate fleets, bus operators
- Real-time GPS vehicle tracking on map
- Geofencing alerts (enters/exits designated areas)
- Route optimization (considers Nairobi traffic patterns)
- Fuel consumption monitoring and reporting
- Vehicle maintenance scheduling and alerts
- Driver behavior monitoring (speeding, harsh braking, idling)
- Trip logging and distance calculation
- Insurance and compliance document tracking
- Fleet utilization reports
- Integration with GPS hardware (Tramigo, Ruptela, Teltonika)
Timeline: 3-5 months | Note: GPS hardware costs KSh 8,000-25,000 per vehicle (separate)
Full Logistics ERP
End-to-End Logistics Platform
KSh 3,000,000 - 10,000,000+
Best for: 3PL providers, freight forwarders, large distribution companies
- Everything in Fleet Management, plus:
- Order management and booking portal
- Warehouse management system (WMS)
- Inventory tracking across multiple warehouses
- Cross-docking and consolidation workflows
- Customer portal (book shipments, track, view invoices)
- Automated invoicing and billing (M-Pesa + bank)
- KRA-compliant eTIMS integration
- Multi-currency support (KES, USD, TZS, UGX)
- Container and cargo tracking (for Mombasa operations)
- API integrations (DHL, FedEx, shipping lines)
- Management dashboards with P&L per route
Timeline: 6-12 months
Kenya-Specific Logistics Challenges We Solve
- Address-less delivery: Kenya doesn't have a universal address system. We use GPS coordinates, landmarks, and what3words integration for precise delivery locations
- Nairobi traffic: Route optimization that accounts for time-of-day traffic patterns on Mombasa Road, Thika Highway, and Waiyaki Way
- M-Pesa COD: Cash-on-delivery collection through M-Pesa STK Push, with automatic reconciliation
- SMS-first communication: Not all recipients have WhatsApp or email — SMS delivery notifications are essential
- Multi-country corridors: Northern Corridor (Mombasa → Nairobi → Kampala → Kigali) customs and border tracking
For companies operating the Mombasa-Kampala corridor, we also serve Uganda and can build systems that handle cross-border logistics. Our software development cost guide has more general pricing context.
- GPS tracking hardware: KSh 8,000-25,000 per vehicle
- Google Maps API: $200-2,000/month depending on tracking volume
- SMS notifications: KSh 0.50-1.50 per SMS
- Server hosting: KSh 20,000-100,000/month for real-time tracking
- Annual maintenance: 15-20% of development cost
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