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Free QR code generatorfor Kenya.

Yes. QRNexus is a free QR code generator for Kenya. Make QR codes for links, WhatsApp, phone numbers, SMS and contact cards, then download PNG or SVG with no sign-up, no watermark and no expiry.

Updated 14 November 2026

Kenyan entrepreneurs, from Nairobi start-ups to Mombasa hospitality businesses, use QR codes to move customers from print to a WhatsApp chat, a menu or an online shop. Create yours below.

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How people in Kenya use QR codes

  • 01

    WhatsApp orders and enquiries

    A QR code on a flyer or shop front opens a chat with your business, with an optional pre-filled message.

  • 02

    Restaurants, hotels and safari lodges

    Share menus, booking pages and WiFi details with guests from table cards and room folders.

  • 03

    Events, churches and schools

    Link registration pages, programmes and livestreams from posters and printed programmes.

  • 04

    SMS sign-ups

    An SMS QR code opens a text message with your number and a keyword already filled in.

  • 05

    Small shops and online sellers

    Add a QR code to packaging and receipts that links to your Instagram, Facebook or online catalogue.

Tips for KenyaGet a code that scans first time.

  • Write numbers in international format: +254 followed by the number without the leading 0.
  • Keep the destination page light so it loads quickly on mobile data.
  • For tills and paybills, use the code from your payment provider. QRNexus can't create a payment QR code, but it can link to a page that explains how to pay.
  • Choose a dark colour for the code and a light background for best results.

QR codes in Kenya: questions

Is there a free QR code generator for Kenya?

Yes. QRNexus is free, has no sign-up and works on any phone or computer browser.

How do I create a WhatsApp QR code in Kenya?

Pick the WhatsApp type, enter your number as +254 and the digits without the leading 0, add an optional message, then download the code.

Can I make a QR code for M-Pesa?

Payment QR codes should be generated through your payment provider's own tools. This site creates general-purpose QR codes for links, messages and contacts.

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Also: scan a QR code from your camera or an image.