Software engineering courses in Kenya
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs five live software engineering bootcamps (Software Engineering with AI, Claude Code for Engineering, Codex for Software Engineering, Forward Deployed Engineer and Cloud Engineer with AI), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for KES 19,500; self-paced courses start at KES 3,899. Kenyan cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 7 PM Nairobi time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Founding price, half the KES 39,000 standard, until 1 December. Self-paced courses from KES 3,899.
The Software Engineering with AI Bootcamp handbook
The twelve weeks, the 10 projects and what the roles pay, in one PDF. Free: tell us where to send it.
What developers earn in Kenya
Monthly base pay in Kenya, from Glassdoor (read 25 October 2026). The figure is Glassdoor's average base pay, the range is the base pay range it shows, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Average a month | Typical range | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior software engineerGlassdoor232 salaries | KES 250,000 | KES 150,000 to KES 350,000 | Claude Code for Engineering, Codex for Software Engineering |
| Software engineerGlassdoor1,028 salaries | KES 160,000 | KES 100,000 to KES 250,000 | Software Engineering with AI, Claude Code for Engineering, Codex for Software Engineering |
| DevOps engineerGlassdoor31 salaries | KES 150,000 | KES 100,000 to KES 230,000 | LLMOps, Cloud Engineer with AI |
| QA engineerGlassdoor14 salaries | KES 93,000 | KES 77,000 to KES 103,000 | AI Security and Red-Teaming |
| Full stack developerGlassdoor36 salaries | KES 80,000 | KES 50,000 to KES 149,000 | Software Engineering with AI |
| Junior software engineerGlassdoor49 salaries | KES 65,000 | KES 40,000 to KES 88,000 | Software Engineering with AI |
Salaries are what employers in Kenya report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Kenya.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Software engineering courses in Kenya, side by side
Software engineering courses you can take in Kenya in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Stack Software Engineering BootcampMoringa School | 27 Weeks full-time / 35 Weeks part-time | classroom + Nairobi (full-time hybrid) or live online (remote) | Ksh 200,000 hybrid; Ksh 174,000 full-time remote; Ksh 200,000 part-time remote |
| Software Engineering CoreZindua School | 5 months full-time / 8 months part-time | classroom + Nairobi (full-time hybrid) or live online (full-time remote, part-time) | KES 130K one-time upfront (5K deposit + 125K); instalment plans KES 135K-150K |
| Full Stack Developer Course (HTML, CSS, Python, Django, MySQL, Kotlin and Android)eMobilis Mobile Technology Institute | 4.5 months | classroom + Nairobi (Westlands) | Not listed on its site |
| codeHiveAkiraChix | One year | classroom (residential), Nairobi; young women | Free (fully sponsored) |
| Live software engineering bootcamps (5 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 7 PM Nairobi time and weekend days | KES 19,500 (founding price) |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 22 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into software engineering in Kenya
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a university name, a free start or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree or master's
Fits when You want a formal qualification in software engineering, or the theory in depth.
Watch for Years of study and a large fee; check how much of it uses the tools teams work with now.
- Route 2
A university or institute short course
Fits when You want a known name on a short software engineering course, online or on campus.
Watch for Most are a few weeks and teach concepts; ask whether you build and deploy something.
- Route 3
A free or funded programme
Fits when You want to try software engineering before paying for anything.
Watch for Good for basics; nobody reviews your work, so you still need projects to show.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working and want a job-shaped portfolio in twelve weeks, taught live on Nairobi time.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Kenya ask about software engineering
Which software engineering course is best in Kenya?
It depends on what you need. Moringa School's Full Stack Software Engineering Bootcamp lists Ksh 200,000 hybrid; Ksh 174,000 full-time remote; Ksh 200,000 part-time remote and Zindua School's Software Engineering Core lists KES 130K one-time upfront (5K deposit + 125K); instalment plans KES 135K-150K; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want a portfolio an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps are KES 19,500 at the founding price.
How much does a software engineering course cost in Kenya?
A Square1 Ai live software engineering bootcamp is KES 19,500, the founding price until 1 December (the standard price is KES 39,000), and a self-paced course is KES 3,899. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a senior software engineer earn in Kenya?
Glassdoor puts the average base pay for a senior software engineer in Kenya at KES 250,000 a month, with a typical range of KES 150,000 to KES 350,000, from 232 salaries.
Is there a full stack development course?
Yes. In the Software Engineering with AI bootcamp you build and ship a full-stack product, front end, API and database, with coding agents doing much of the typing and you reviewing, testing and deploying it.
Will AI coding tools replace software engineers?
They are changing the job rather than removing it: teams now expect engineers to direct tools such as Claude Code and Codex, review what they write and prove it works. That is what these bootcamps teach.
Can I learn software engineering online in Kenya while working full time?
Yes. Kenyan cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 7 PM Nairobi time, with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Is it an accredited qualification in Kenya?
No. Square1 Ai teaches online and its bootcamps are not accredited by the Commission for University Education or TVETA. You leave with 10 deployed projects and a recorded defence of your work.
Does the bootcamp guarantee a job?
No. No placement rate is published because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects an employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
How do I pay?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one on Nairobi time.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.