How Businesses in Kenya Integrate M-Pesa, and What Does Kimtech Do About It?

Introduction

In Kenya today, M-Pesa is the backbone of digital payments. Whether you run a supermarket in Nyeri, a restaurant in Nairobi, or an e-commerce store serving clients in Mombasa, Garissa, Nakuru, and beyond, your customers expect to pay conveniently through M-Pesa.

But many businesses still wonder:

What exactly is needed to integrate M-Pesa into my system, and how can I do it seamlessly?

That's where Kimtech steps in.

Why M-Pesa Integration is Important

Convenience for Customers-  Over 30M Kenyans actively use M-Pesa.

Efficiency for Businesses - Automates payment confirmations (no manual checks).

Security - Powered by Safaricom?s encrypted Daraja API.

Flexibility - Works with websites, mobile apps, ERPs, POS systems, and e-commerce platforms.

What Do You Need Before Integration?

To integrate M-Pesa successfully, you?ll need:

A Paybill or Till Number

Paybill Number (best for businesses that need structured payments linked to accounts or invoices).

Till Number (Buy Goods & Services) (best for shops, restaurants, and retail businesses).

M-Pesa Daraja API Account

Register on the Safaricom Daraja Portal.

Generate your API keys (Consumer Key & Consumer Secret).

Get Shortcodes (Paybill/Till) linked to your business.

SSL Secured Domain / Hosting

Required to send and receive secure payment confirmations.

Callback URLs

URLs on your system where Safaricom sends payment confirmations (success or failure).

Types of M-Pesa Integrations We Offer

At Kimtech, we specialize in:

 STK Push - Customers enter their PIN on their phone, no need to copy till numbers.

 C2B (Customer to Business) -Automates payments to your Paybill/Till.

 B2C (Business to Customer)-Send money to employees, suppliers, or clients.

 Reconciliation Systems -Track and confirm payments in real-time.

 Custom Integrations - For websites, e-commerce stores, ERPs, POS systems, and mobile apps.

Our Integration Process

Requirement Analysis ? We understand your business model and payment flow.

API Setup - We configure Daraja API keys, shortcodes, and callback URLs.

System Integration - We integrate into your website, POS, ERP, or app.

Testing & Deployment - We test in the Safaricom sandbox before going live.

Support & Maintenance  24/7 monitoring and updates.

Where We Work in Kenya

We serve businesses across Nyeri, Nairobi, Mombasa, Garissa, Nakuru, Voi, Thika, Meru, and Kiambu  and all 47 counties in Kenya.

Why Choose Kimtech?

 Kenyan expertise  we understand both Safaricom's requirements and local business needs.

Proven track record  trusted by SMEs and enterprises across Kenya.

Custom dashboards  track payments in real-time.

 Affordable packages flexible solutions for startups and corporates.

Conclusion

So, the answer to ?How can businesses in Kenya seamlessly integrate M-Pesa into their systems?? is simple:

 By ensuring you have a Paybill or Till Number, registering on the Safaricom Daraja Portal, and partnering with experts like Kimtech.

We handle everything from STK Push to C2B/B2C integration, so you can focus on running your business while we automate your payments.

Contact Kimtech today and lets get your M-Pesa integration live and running!