The latest articles on DEV Community by Elvis Bitolo (@elvis_bitolo). https://dev.to/elvis_bitolo https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3553640%2Ff6d2aadb-0911-4c38-ae74-2f78e1be7e67.png https://dev.to/elvis_bitolo en Elvis Bitolo Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:09:49 +0000 https://dev.to/elvis_bitolo/4-full-stack-projects-i-built-as-a-freelance-developer-in-nairobi-4i5o https://dev.to/elvis_bitolo/4-full-stack-projects-i-built-as-a-freelance-developer-in-nairobi-4i5o <p>`</p> <p>I'm Elvis Bitolo, a full-stack developer based in Nairobi, Kenya. Here are 4 projects I've built and deployed — from client websites to a community super-app.</p> <h2>1. VidNetwork — Community Platform for Creators</h2> <p>A paid membership platform with live video rooms, courses, events, gamification, and monetization. Built for creators who want to run their own community without juggling 10 tools.</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Tech:</strong> Next.js, Firebase, Stripe, LiveKit, Vercel</li> <li> <strong>Features:</strong> Live rooms, courses, challenges, leaderboards, feed, groups, articles, i18n (EN/FR/DE), PWA</li> <li> <strong>Live:</strong> <a href="https://vidnetwork.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">vidnetwork.vercel.app</a> </li> </ul> <h2>2. Githogoro Connect — Neighborhood Super-App</h2> <p>An all-in-one community platform for Githogoro, Nairobi. Connects residents with neighbors, local jobs, businesses, events, and emergency alerts.</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Tech:</strong> Next.js, Firebase, Prisma, Supabase, Mapbox, Tailwind CSS</li> <li> <strong>Features:</strong> Feed, chat, job board, marketplace, business directory, tontine, harambee, SOS alerts, gamification, i18n (English/Swahili), PWA</li> <li> <strong>Live:</strong> <a href="https://githogoro.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">githogoro.vercel.app</a> </li> </ul> <h2>3. Brilliant Angels Academy — School Website</h2> <p>Multi-page website for a community-based school and CBO in Githogoro. Features programs, M-Pesa donation integration, WhatsApp contact, news, and gallery.</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Tech:</strong> Next.js, React, Firebase, Vercel, SEO</li> <li> <strong>Features:</strong> Programs, donations (M-Pesa), WhatsApp, news, gallery, volunteer page</li> <li> <strong>Live:</strong> <a href="https://brilliant-angel-cbo.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">brilliant-angel-cbo.vercel.app</a> </li> </ul> <h2>4. Austine Omondi — MCA Campaign Website</h2> <p>Campaign website for an MCA aspirant in KarURA Ward. Features candidate background, manifesto, events, 2027 election countdown, FAQ, and M-Pesa donation support.</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Tech:</strong> Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, M-Pesa, SEO</li> <li> <strong>Features:</strong> Manifesto, events, countdown, FAQ, gallery, donations</li> <li> <strong>Live:</strong> <a href="https://austine-omondi.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">austine-omondi.vercel.app</a> </li> </ul> <h2>What I Use</h2> <p><strong>Frontend:</strong> Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS<br> <strong>Backend:</strong> Firebase, Prisma, Supabase<br> <strong>Payments:</strong> Stripe, M-Pesa<br> <strong>Video:</strong> LiveKit<br> <strong>Deploy:</strong> Vercel, GitHub Actions<br> <strong>Certifications:</strong> AWS Cloud Practitioner, ICT: Software Development with AI (Empower Hope)</p> <h2>Let's Connect</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://elvis-bitolo.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">Portfolio</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com/elvisbitolo" rel="noopener noreferrer">GitHub</a></li> <li><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/elvis-bitolo" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/@elvisbitolo11" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medium</a></li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:elvisbitolo11@gmail.com">elvisbitolo11@gmail.com</a> </li> </ul>` freelance fullstack nextjs showdev