Clifford Otieno · IT Consultancy · Kenya
I deploy products, not promises.
I help businesses get found online, sell more and save time. That means professional websites, WordPress & WooCommerce shops, clear dashboards, practical AI, and automations that handle the repetitive work.
I’m also open to full-time roles, so send a job description if you’re hiring.
IT Consultancy
Not sure what tech you need? I look at your business and give you a clear, honest plan.
Business Intelligence
Turn your sales and records into simple dashboards so you see what’s working.
Applied AI Systems
Practical AI: smart search, assistants and document handling that saves real hours.
Business Automation
Invoices, reminders, reports and follow-ups, handled automatically rather than by hand.
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Tools I build with
Go◆React◆Node.js◆Python◆WordPress◆WooCommerce◆PostgreSQL◆Docker◆AWS◆M-Pesa payments◆Tailwind CSS◆Redis◆Kubernetes◆Svelte◆
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Not sure where to start? That’s normal. Tell me about your business and I’ll tell you what you need.
Let’s TalkPrevious work · Live websites
Work that’s live and working.
Every project below is live: 6 client sites, all built here and still running.
Ujuzi360
A learning platform with expert-led courses, live sessions and certificates, all in one simple place.
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County Bursary Platform
Students apply for bursary funding online instead of queuing at county offices.
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Euni Drip Irrigation Systems
An online shop where farmers purchase irrigation equipment and services, built on WordPress and tuned for SEO so farmers find it on Google.
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Muhuga
Cold-chain delivery for farm produce, designed, built and made visible on Google.
Visit Live SiteGet started on the work below. Talk to me, pick a service, and I'll send a clear quote.
Let's TalkServices · Quote-based, no surprises
What I can do for your business.
Every business is different, so every quote is different. Tell me your goal and I’ll handle the tech.
SEO & Google Visibility
Show up on Google Search and Maps when customers search for what you sell.
Good for: any business that wants local customers.
Branding & Identity
A logo, colors and a look clients remember, applied across your site, business cards and socials.
Good for: new businesses, rebrands, growing SMEs.
Maintenance & Growth
Updates, speed fixes, security and support after launch. I don’t disappear.
Good for: every site I build, and sites built by others.
Business Websites
A professional home for your business that loads fast, works on every phone, and turns visitors into customers.
Good for: hotels, lodges, clinics, schools, car yards.
Online Booking Systems
Let guests and clients book rooms, tables or appointments, and pay online, including M-Pesa.
Good for: hostels, hotels, tour operators, salons, clinics.
Online Shops
Sell your products with photos, easy search and secure checkout, open 24 hours a day.
Good for: retailers, car yards, hardware, fashion.
School & Learning Platforms
Manage students, lessons, applications and progress online, all in one simple system.
Good for: schools, colleges, training institutes.
Custom Systems
Does your process involve applications, records or inventory? I’ll build a system that fits how you work.
Good for: SACCOs, counties, NGOs, distributors.
WordPress & WooCommerce
A website or online shop on WordPress that you can update yourself, with WooCommerce for selling and a checkout that works with M-Pesa.
Good for: businesses that want to manage their own content and products.
Business Intelligence
Turn your sales, stock and customer records into clear dashboards and reports, so decisions come from numbers, not guesswork.
Good for: shops, distributors, SACCOs, NGOs, and anyone sitting on data they don’t use.
Applied AI Systems
Practical AI that does real work: answer customer questions, search products by photo, read documents and summarise records, built into your systems.
Good for: businesses drowning in questions, paperwork or product searches.
Business Automation
Stop doing the same tasks by hand. I connect your tools so invoices, reminders, reports and follow-ups happen automatically.
Good for: any team losing hours to copy-paste and manual follow-ups.
How it works
- 1Chat on WhatsApp
Free, no obligation. Tell me about your business and what you want to achieve.
- 2Get a clear quote & timeline
You’ll know the price and the schedule before any work starts. No surprises.
- 3I build, you approve, we launch
You see progress as I go. When you’re happy, your business goes live.
Experience · Consultancy and writing
Where I’ve done the work.
My professional experience: building for clients, and writing about what I learn.
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IT Consultant & Web Developer
OngoingDoc-Scripter · Independent practice · Kenya
I run my own consultancy: websites, booking systems, online shops, WordPress & WooCommerce, SEO and custom business systems. I handle the build and stay on for maintenance.
- Diani Hostel
- Twynon
- Ujuzi360
- County Bursary Platform
- Euni Drip Irrigation Systems
- Muhuga
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Technical Writer
OngoingDEV.to · clifford_otieno
I write about software, AI and data in plain-language articles that help developers, non tech readers and business owners understand tech.
Read the latest articles →
Want to work together? I've shipped six live sites for solo founders and growing businesses. Get my CV or a quick quote.
Writing · Auto-updated from DEV.to
Practical insights from real builds.
What works, what breaks, and what I learned shipping software.
Data Science Isn’t Just for Math Nerds
Clarifying the maths myth and common misconceptions about data science.
Read on DEV.to ↗Understanding Tech Debt
What tech debt really costs a product, and how teams pay it down.
Read on DEV.to ↗About · Kenya
The person behind the code.
I'm Clifford Otieno, an IT consultant based in Kenya. My work covers IT consultancy, business intelligence, applied AI, business automation, full stack engineering, data modelling and project management, plus the websites and online shops that bring customers in.
When I’m not coding, I’m exploring sci-fi, anime, and the perfect cup of tea.
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Download Resume (PDF)Skills & tools
Consultancy & data
- IT Consultancy
- Business Intelligence
- Applied AI Systems
- Business Automation
- Data Dashboards
- Database Management
CMS & commerce
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- M-Pesa payments
- SEO
Languages
- Go
- Rust
- Python
- JavaScript
- HTML5
- CSS3
- SQL
Frameworks
- React
- Node.js
- Express
- Gin
- Gorm
- Tailwind CSS
- Svelte
Cloud & tools
- Git & GitHub
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- GCP
- Postman
- VS Code
- Jira
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- SQLite
- MongoDB
- Redis
Practices
- REST APIs
- Microservices
- CI/CD
- Agile / Scrum
- TDD
- OOP
Community & speaking
Presenting at Kisumu Gophers · Zone01 Kisumu
Build with AI · GDG
Contact · Free quotes
Let’s work together.
Tell me about your business or the role you’re hiring for. I reply within a day.
WhatsAppReplies within 24h
Call me+254 741 194 375
Hiring? Send the role, the team and the stack to this inbox, or ask for my CV. I reply within a day.
Collaborating, speaking or running a workshop? Send a collaboration request and tell me what you have in mind.
Common questions
How much does a website cost?
Every project is different, so I quote after a short chat about what you need. You’ll get a clear price and timeline before any work starts, no surprises.
How long does it take?
Most business websites take 1–3 weeks from first chat to going live. Bigger systems like booking or shops take a little longer, and I’ll give you an exact timeline in your quote.
Do I need to understand tech?
Not at all. I handle everything technical and explain each step in plain language. You focus on your business; I’ll focus on the technology.
Do you build WordPress and WooCommerce websites?
Yes. WordPress is a great choice when you want to update content yourself, and WooCommerce turns it into a full online shop. I design it, build it, and show you how to use it.
Will my business show up on Google?
I build every site with SEO from day one: fast pages, clear structure and the right keywords. And I offer ongoing SEO so customers in Kisumu and across Kenya find you on Google Search and Maps.
Can you connect M-Pesa payments?
Yes. I’ve integrated M-Pesa into booking systems and online shops, so your customers can pay the way they already trust.
What is business intelligence, in plain language?
It means turning the records you already have (sales, stock, customers) into simple dashboards and reports, so you can see what’s selling, what’s slow, and where the money goes.
Can AI really help a small business?
Yes, practical AI, not hype. Think a helper that answers customer questions, search that finds products by photo, or tools that read and summarise documents. I build it into the systems you already use.
Do you work with businesses outside Kisumu?
Yes. I’m based in Kenya and work with clients across the country and beyond. Most projects run smoothly over WhatsApp, calls and shared previews.
What happens after the website goes live?
I don’t disappear. Maintenance & Growth covers updates, speed, security and support, and I can automate reminders, reports and follow-ups so the site keeps working for you.