Practical web tech,
written for Kenya.

What This Blog Covers

Most web development content online is written for audiences in the US or Europe. It assumes fast internet, a credit card, and tools that may not be accessible or affordable in Kenya. Get.Techy254 is different — every article is written from a Nairobi perspective, tested on real Kenyan projects, and focused on tools and strategies that actually work here.

Our content covers three main areas:

• Web Development: Free hosting, databases, M-Pesa payment integrations, and how to build and deploy professional websites without monthly server costs.
• Digital Business: How to sell your skills online, build income streams, create digital products, and grow a freelance practice in Kenya's market.
• Design & Tools: Practical guides on design tools, workflow, productivity, and the software Kenyan creatives and developers use day-to-day.

About the Author

I am Michael Owen Nyongesa — a graphic and web designer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I hold a Diploma in Civil Engineering from KIHBT, which I combine with self-taught design and development skills built over several years of freelance practice.

I run Get.Techy254, an independent design studio offering web design, branding, and digital services to Kenyan businesses. My clients range from flower shops and cosmetics wholesalers to crypto academies and local entrepreneurs in the Nairobi CBD.

Everything I write about on this blog I have built, tested, or used on real client projects. When I write about hosting a site on GitHub and Vercel for free, it is because every website I build — including this one — runs on exactly that stack.

Why I Started This Blog

Early in my journey, I spent hours searching for guides on how to build websites affordably in Kenya — how to accept M-Pesa payments, how to host without paying for cPanel, how to build a client base without an office. Most of what I found was written for a different market entirely.

This blog is the resource I wish had existed. If you are a Kenyan developer, designer, student, or entrepreneur trying to build something online, this is written for you.

Advertising & Transparency

Get.Techy254 is supported by advertising. Some pages display ads through our advertising partners, including Ezoic and Google AdSense. These help cover the costs of running the site and allow all content to remain free to read.

We do not accept paid editorial placements or sponsored articles that are not clearly marked. All recommendations and opinions are our own, based on real experience building Kenyan websites.

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Publishing Schedule

New articles are published twice a week — every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter below to get new articles directly in your inbox.

Work With Us

Get.Techy254 also offers web design and digital services to Kenyan businesses. If you need a professional website — with M-Pesa payments, product listings, or a custom design — get in touch. We have built sites for clients across Nairobi and can deliver a fully functional website within 48–72 hours.