API Development & Database Design in Kenya - Build Scalable Systems

API Development & Database Design in Kenya: Build Scalable Systems

Need secure, high-performance API development in Kenya? Learn how Sawabox builds scalable RESTful APIs with robust database architecture. Get a free consultation today!


Why Your Business Needs Professionally Developed APIs & Databases

In Kenya’s digital economy, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) power everything from mobile banking to e-commerce. But without proper database design and security, your API could become:

🚨 Slow – Poorly structured databases cause laggy apps.
🔓 Vulnerable to attacks – Weak encryption exposes sensitive data.
💸 Expensive to scale – Inefficient queries increase server costs.

Real-World Consequences of Bad API/Database Design

  • Nairobi fintech startup lost customer data due to SQL injection attacks.
  • An e-commerce site crashed during Black Friday from unoptimized database queries.

How Sawabox Builds Secure, Scalable APIs & Databases

1. Choosing the Right Database Architecture

We match your business needs with the optimal database:

Database TypeBest ForSawabox Recommendation
PostgreSQLTransactions, financial dataHigh-security apps (e.g., payment systems)
MongoDBScalability, fast readsMobile apps, IoT platforms
MySQLBalanced performanceSME web applications

Case Study: Built a property listing API with PostgreSQL that handles 10,000+ daily searches with <1s response time.

2. RESTful API Development (With Kenyan Compliance)

We develop APIs that are:
✔ Fast – Optimized endpoints with caching.
✔ Secure – OAuth2.0, JWT encryption (like Safaricom’s Daraja API).
✔ Well-Documented – Clear Swagger/OpenAPI specs for easy integration.

Tech Stack:

  • Backend: Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails
  • Authentication: OAuth2.0, Firebase Auth
  • Testing: Postman, Jest

3. Security First: Protecting Kenyan Businesses

We implement:
🔒 Encryption – TLS 1.3, data encryption at rest.
🛡️ API Rate Limiting – Prevent brute force attacks.
📝 Safaricom-Level Compliance – Follow CBK data protection guidelines.


API Development Pricing in Kenya (2024)

Project ScopeEstimated Cost (Ksh)Timeline
Basic REST API150,000 – 300,0003-4 weeks
Complex API + Database500,000 – 1M+6-8 weeks
Enterprise-Grade SystemCustom Quote12+ weeks

FAQs About API Development in Kenya

1. REST vs GraphQL: Which is better for my business?

  • REST – Better for strict security (e.g., banking APIs).
  • GraphQL – Ideal for apps needing flexible data queries (e.g., social media).

2. How do you prevent API breaches?

✔ Regular penetration testing
✔ IP whitelisting
✔ Automated anomaly detection

3. Can you migrate my legacy database?

Yes! We specialize in zero-downtime migrations to modern systems.


Why Choose Sawabox?

✅ 10+ Years building APIs for Kenyan enterprises.
✅ End-to-End Encryption – Safaricom-grade security.
✅ 24/7 Support – Local team based in Westlands.


Ready to Build a Bulletproof API?

🚀 Get a free API health check + quote today!

📞 Call/WhatsApp: +254 701 534 450
📧 Email: info@sawabox.com

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