Company
General.
Where is Northbit Labs based?
Northbit Labs is based in Kiserian, Kajiado North District, Kenya, and serves clients across Kenya, East Africa, Europe and worldwide.
Who founded Northbit Labs?
Northbit Labs was founded by Sean Paul Shamia, who leads the company as Founder & CEO.
How do I get in touch with Northbit Labs?
Email northbitlabs@gmail.com, call +254 795 684 258, or book a discovery call directly from the Contact page.
What happens on a discovery call?
It's a free 30-minute call. We listen to what you're trying to build and tell you honestly how, or whether, we can help. No obligation to proceed.
Services & pricing
What we build, and what it costs.
What does Northbit Labs do?
Northbit Labs is a technology firm based in Kiserian, Kenya that builds custom software, applies AI to automate business operations, and provides technology consulting for SMEs across Kenya, East Africa, and clients in Europe and worldwide.
How much does custom software development cost in Kenya?
It depends on scope and engagement model. We work three ways: fixed-scope Project engagements with an agreed price and timeline, monthly Retainers for ongoing support and new initiatives, and hourly or fixed-fee Consultation for audits and roadmaps before any build commitment. Book a discovery call and we'll give you an honest, specific number for your project.
Does Northbit Labs build Mpesa and payment integrations?
Yes. Mpesa STK push, card collections, and the compliance layer around them are part of our custom software and fintech work, including CBK-compliant, AML-ready systems for fintechs and banks.
What's the difference between your three service lines?
Custom Software Development is systems built around how your business runs. AI-Powered Operations & Automation applies AI to the repetitive work draining your team's time. Technology Consulting is advisory work (audits, build-versus-buy decisions and AI-readiness assessments) for when you need direction before you invest.
Do you work with early-stage startups or only established businesses?
Both. Consultation engagements suit teams that need direction before committing to a build; Project and Retainer engagements suit businesses ready to build or scale a system now.
Industries
Who we build for.
Which industries does Northbit Labs work in?
We have live client work in fintech & banking, wellness & fitness, beauty & personal care, and brand & media, plus depth in retail & e-commerce, healthcare, and logistics & supply chain.
Is Northbit Labs's fintech work CBK-compliant?
Yes. We build financial systems for fintechs and banks to Central Bank of Kenya standards, including AI-driven AML screening, Mpesa STK push and card collections, and the regulatory reporting layer around them.
Does Northbit Labs only work with businesses in Kenya?
No. We're based in Kiserian, Kenya and most of our live client work is with Kenyan and East African SMEs, but we also serve clients in Europe and worldwide.
What if my industry isn't listed?
Tell us what you're building. We've worked across many verticals and will tell you honestly whether we have the domain depth to help.
From our articles
Questions answered in more depth on Insights.
Does Northbit Labs charge a flat rate for all software projects?
No. Pricing depends on the engagement model and scope. Project work is fixed-price against an agreed scope; Retainers are a monthly allocation of hours; Consultation is hourly or fixed-fee advisory work.
Can I get a price without committing to a project?
Yes. That's what a Consultation engagement is for: an hourly or fixed-fee audit or roadmap, with no obligation to proceed to a build.
Is fintech software more expensive to build?
Usually, yes. CBK compliance, AML screening and the review overhead that comes with regulated financial systems add engineering time that a standard internal tool doesn't need.
How long does an AI readiness assessment take?
It's a Consultation engagement: hourly or fixed-fee advisory work scoped to your business, not a multi-month audit.
Do I need to already have AI in mind to book one?
No. Most founders who book one don't know where to start. That's the point of the assessment: to find the highest-return automation, not to validate a tool you've already picked.
Does the assessment commit me to a build?
No. Consultation engagements carry no obligation to proceed to a Project or Retainer afterward.