Property Management Blog — Insights for Kenyan Landlords and Real Estate Professionals
Expert guides on rental management, M-Pesa rent collection, tenant rights, KRA compliance, and property investment in Kenya.
Blog Posts
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Kenya (2026)
EARB eligibility, the eight documents you need, the KES 24,000 registration cost broken down, how long it takes, and what agents actually earn. Verified against the board's live application portal.
EARB Registration in Kenya: Requirements, Fees & Step-by-Step Process
The KES 24,000 fee breakdown, eligibility rules, required documents, the online portal process, and how to pay via M-Pesa PayBill 522522.
How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Kenya? Salaries & Commissions Explained
Salaried pay ranges, the Cap 533 commission scale, and worked examples on KES 5M and KES 50M sales — plus lettings and management income.
Why EARB Registration Matters: Benefits for Kenyan Estate Agents
Legal standing to claim commission, the public register, firm listing, institutional work — and the Cap 533 penalty for practising unregistered.
KRA eRITS for Landlords in Kenya — What the 2026 Mandatory Registration Rules Mean
KRA's 2026 draft regulations make eRITS registration mandatory for residential landlords earning KSh 288k–15M per year. What changes, deadlines, penalties — and how to get your rental records eRITS-ready before the rule kicks in.
The Complete Guide to Property Management Software in Kenya (2026)
Everything Kenyan landlords need to know about property management software. Compare 8 platforms, understand M-Pesa integration, KRA eTIMS compliance, pricing, and how to choose the right PMS for your portfolio.
M-Pesa Rent Reconciliation — The Complete Kenyan Landlord's Guide (2026)
How to reconcile M-Pesa rent payments to the right tenant every time — Paybill vs Till, account-number matching, and the four failures that eat every landlord's month-end.
How to Set Up Automated Rent Reminders for Tenants (2026 Guide)
The reminder ladder that works in Kenya, SMS vs email vs WhatsApp, tone examples in English and Swahili, and how to stop chasing tenants who've already paid.
How to Set Up Lease Renewal Notifications (2026 Kenya Guide)
The 90/60/30-day renewal ladder, SMS and email templates, when a reminder becomes a legal notice, and how to automate renewals across a full portfolio.
Property Management Appointment Reminders — Cut No-Shows for Viewings & Inspections
Which appointment types cost money when missed, the two-touch reminder pattern, SMS/email/WhatsApp templates, and how to let tenants confirm or reschedule with one tap.
How Property Management Software Alerts Landlords to Overdue Repairs
Priority tiers, SLA clocks, and the escalation ladder that alerts vendors, tenants, and landlords when a repair ticket is about to breach or has breached its deadline.
How to Set Up Automated Notifications for Rental Returns and Due Dates
The seven deadlines a Kenyan landlord cannot miss — rent due, MRI filing, deposit refunds, lease renewals, maintenance SLAs — and how to run them from one dashboard.
Can a Landlord Lock Out a Tenant in Kenya? (2026 Legal Guide)
Self-help lockouts are illegal in Kenya. The Penal Code sections that apply, civil remedies for tenants, and the lawful eviction route landlords should take instead.
Rent Tribunal Kenya — How It Works, How to File (2026 Guide)
The Rent Restriction Tribunal hears landlord-tenant disputes for controlled residential tenancies. Jurisdiction, filing process, costs, and enforcement explained.
How to Collect Rent via M-Pesa — Landlord's Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to automated M-Pesa rent collection — paybill setup, auto-reconciliation, receipt generation, and handling late payments.
Pangoni vs EazzyRent — Which Property Management Software Is Right for You?
Compare features, M-Pesa integration depth, pricing, and reporting between Pangoni and EazzyRent for Kenyan landlords.
Best Property Management Software in Kenya 2026 — Top 8 Compared
Fair comparison of the top 8 property management platforms in Kenya — features, pricing, M-Pesa integration, pros and cons.
Pangoni vs Bomahut — Property Management Software Comparison (2026)
Head-to-head comparison of Pangoni and Bomahut — features, pricing, M-Pesa integration, and which is right for your portfolio.
Pangoni vs Property Admin (PMS.co.ke) — Detailed Comparison
Compare Pangoni's marketplace integration with PMS.co.ke's established enterprise features and white-label capabilities.
KRA eTIMS for Landlords in Kenya — Complete Compliance Guide (2026)
Registration steps, deadlines, penalties, and how property management software automates KRA eTIMS tax documentation.
Property Management Software vs Spreadsheets — Why Kenyan Landlords Should Switch
Still tracking rent on Excel? Compare the real costs of spreadsheets vs software, plus a step-by-step migration guide.
Tenant Rights in Kenya — What Every Landlord Must Know (2026)
Notice periods, deposits, eviction procedures, and how landlords can stay compliant while protecting their rental investment.