AI Software Development Company in Kenya
AI software partner for Kenyan businesses โ KRA eTIMS e-invoicing, statutory payroll, Data Protection Act 2019 compliance, M-Pesa integration and Swahili-English product UIs.
๐ฐ๐ช Serving clients in Kenya
- Currency KES
- Time Zone EAT (UTC+3)
- We speak English, Swahili
- Local Compliance KRA VAT + eTIMS e-invoicing, PAYE / SHIF / NSSF / Affordable Housing payroll, Data Protection Act 2019, CBK fintech rules โฆ
In short
Is Dictode the right software company for Kenyan businesses?
Yes โ Dictode is an AI-first software development company actively serving clients in Kenya. We work with startups, SMEs and enterprises across Fintech & mobile money, Agriculture, with KRA VAT + eTIMS e-invoicing, PAYE / SHIF / NSSF / Affordable Housing payroll compliance and EAT (UTC+3)-aligned support. Free discovery call, proposal in 24 hours, MVP in 4โ8 weeks and 24/7 support.
Software for Kenya: eTIMS, SHIF and M-Pesa
Kenyan business software has to issue invoices through KRAโs eTIMS, run statutory payroll and accept M-Pesa.
Tax & e-invoicing
VAT is 16%. KRAโs eTIMS requires businesses to issue electronic tax invoices, and expenses without eTIMS invoices may not be deductible.
Payroll & employment
Employers deduct PAYE, NSSF, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF, which replaced NHIF in 2024) and the Affordable Housing Levy.
Data protection
The Data Protection Act 2019 requires many data controllers and processors to register with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).
Payments & local practice
M-Pesa dominates everyday payments, with PesaLink for bank transfers. Business runs in English and Swahili.
Why Kenyan Businesses Pick Dictode
Local compliance, built in
EAT (UTC+3) working hours
We speak English & Swahili
Bill in KES (or any currency)
Enterprise SaaS Products, Ready to Use
All ten Dictode products work here out of the box โ with KES pricing, local compliance and multilingual UIs.
Industries We Power
Dictode software is in production with local businesses across these sectors.
- Fintech & mobile money
- Agriculture
- Tourism
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- EdTech
Local Compliance, Out of the Box
Our products ship with these local rules pre-configured โ your team doesn't need to bolt them on.
Common Questions
Does Dictode accept software projects from businesses in Kenya?
Yes. We serve clients across the country, from startups and SMEs to large enterprises, with projects from a 4-week MVP to multi-year rollouts. We bill in KES or any major currency, whichever suits your finance team.
Which compliance and tax rules does Dictode cover?
Our software covers the requirements that matter locally, including KRA VAT + eTIMS e-invoicing, PAYE / SHIF / NSSF / Affordable Housing payroll, Data Protection Act 2019, CBK fintech rules, M-Pesa integration. The tax engine is pluggable, so extra rules can be configured for your industry or sub-region.
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Ready to talk software in Kenya?
Free 30-minute discovery call. Proposal in 24 hours. Bill in KES or any currency. Dial +254 or chat on WhatsApp.