REST API Development Kenya

API Development & Integration Services

Scalable, well-documented REST APIs and seamless third-party integrations. Connect your systems, automate workflows, and unlock new capabilities with reliable API architecture.

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What's Included

Service Features

RESTful API Design

Clean, versioned REST APIs following HTTP standards, proper status codes, and consistent response schemas.

Authentication & Security

JWT, OAuth 2.0, API keys, rate limiting, and CORS configuration for secure access.

M-Pesa Integration

Daraja API — STK Push, C2B, B2C, account balance, reversal, and transaction status.

Third-Party Integrations

SMS (Africa's Talking, Twilio), email (Mailgun, SendGrid), maps, social auth, and more.

API Documentation

Swagger/OpenAPI docs, Postman collections, and developer guides delivered with every API.

GraphQL APIs

Flexible GraphQL APIs with queries, mutations, subscriptions, and schema-first design.

Technologies

Tech Stack Used

Laravel Sanctum Django REST Framework Express.js GraphQL Swagger/OpenAPI Postman Redis JWT OAuth 2.0 Webhooks

Why It Matters

Key Benefits

Connects All Your Systems

APIs act as the glue between your website, mobile app, CRM, ERP, and third-party tools.

Automation at Scale

Trigger actions, sync data, and automate workflows between services without manual effort.

Frontend Agnostic

One API serves your web app, mobile app, and any future clients.

Easy to Test & Debug

Versioned endpoints with comprehensive docs mean faster debugging and easier QA.

M-Pesa Payments

Accept payments directly within your app or system through Safaricom's Daraja API.

Rate Limiting & Monitoring

Protect your API with throttling, error tracking, and uptime monitoring built in.

How We Work

My Process

API Design

Define endpoints, request/response schemas, and authentication strategy upfront.

Documentation First

OpenAPI spec written before implementation — ensures clarity and agreement.

Build & Test

Implementation with automated tests for every endpoint and edge case.

Deploy & Monitor

Production deployment with logging, error tracking, and performance monitoring.

FAQ

Common Questions

REST uses multiple endpoints with fixed response shapes. GraphQL uses a single endpoint where clients request exactly the data they need. REST is simpler and better for most use cases; GraphQL shines when different clients need different data shapes (e.g., mobile vs. web).

Yes — this is one of the most common integrations I handle. I implement Daraja API STK Push for seamless in-app payments, with proper callback handling, transaction verification, and timeout management.

Yes. Every API I build comes with Swagger/OpenAPI documentation and a Postman collection. No black boxes — your team or other developers can pick it up easily.

I implement token authentication (Sanctum, JWT, or OAuth 2.0), rate limiting, HTTPS enforcement, input validation, and CORS policy. For sensitive APIs, I add additional IP whitelisting and audit logging.

Need a reliable API built or integrated?

From M-Pesa integrations to full REST API development — let's connect your systems and automate your business.

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