Institutional website cost for a family holding in Nairobi in 2026

The verdict in three sentences

In 2026, a diversified family holding presenting several subsidiaries under one banner invests between 8,000,000 and 16,000,000 FCFA (roughly 12,200-24,400 EUR). The decisive item is not the homepage but the multi-site architecture: a shared base, a reusable design system and consistent subsidiary sub-sites. The real math runs over 24 months, monthly maintenance included (about 250,000 FCFA/month).

Multi-site architecture: the real budget line

A holding does not want four separate sites that clash visually, but a governed family of sites built from a single base. That requires a delivered design system (components, color tokens, typographic charter) and a shared CMS able to isolate rights per subsidiary. Here is the typical breakdown in FCFA for a group with four subsidiaries.

At four subsidiaries of 1,200,000 FCFA, the sub-sites alone weigh 4,800,000 FCFA: that is why the design system, which makes each sub-site faster to produce, pays for itself from the second subsidiary.

Three-level publishing governance

In a family group, communication must be approved before publishing. A three-level workflow (writer, subsidiary manager, group management) prevents errors and contradictory messages between entities. Here is how the governance is structured and what it costs to run.

Mini case study

Ms. Otieno, general secretary of a family holding (construction, distribution, real estate, four subsidiaries), wants to unify the group's image before a debt-raising operation. She selects a base at 6,500,000 FCFA, a design system at 2,500,000 FCFA and four sub-sites at 1,200,000 FCFA, for 13,800,000 FCFA in initial investment. Over 24 months she adds maintenance at 250,000 FCFA/month (6,000,000 FCFA), for a total cost of ownership of 19,800,000 FCFA. Thanks to the design system, the fifth subsidiary acquired in year 2 goes live for only 800,000 FCFA instead of 1,200,000, saving 400,000 FCFA and two weeks.

FAQ

Why not build four cheaper separate sites?

Because four separate sites cost more to maintain (four bases, four security stacks) and hurt brand consistency. A single base with a design system is cheaper from the third subsidiary onward.

Is the design system really worth it?

Yes: at 2,500,000 FCFA it cuts the cost of each new subsidiary by about 400,000 FCFA and speeds up production. It pays for itself by the second or third entity.

How much is maintenance?

Expect about 250,000 FCFA/month for support, security updates and small enhancements, or 6,000,000 FCFA over 24 months.

Can we add a subsidiary later?

Yes, that is the whole point of the base: an extra subsidiary goes live for 800,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA depending on complexity, without redoing the rest.

Is bilingualism essential for the holding?

If the group deals with international partners or lenders, yes. FR/EN represents about 900,000 FCFA and should be built in from the design stage.

Let's scope your project. Tell us the number of subsidiaries to present, your deadline (fundraising, rebrand) and your target budget: we frame a multi-site architecture between 8,000,000 and 16,000,000 FCFA. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.