The Kenyan Landlord Blog

Your resource for property management in Kenya. Discover how to track rent payments, manage tenants, and prepare tax-ready reports with ease.

MMitchel Kelonye

Owner Statements: What Property Managers Should Report to Landlords

Guide to creating professional owner statements. What to include, how often to report, and best practices for property managers in Kenya.

Oct 6, 2026Read

MMitchel Kelonye

5 Red Flags I Missed When Screening My Worst Tenant

My worst tenant cost me KES 80,000 in damages and 3 months of unpaid rent. Here are the warning signs I ignored.

Feb 5, 2026Read

MMitchel Kelonye

Why Your Tenant Said 'I Paid' But You Can't Find the Money

The most frustrating conversation every landlord has. Here's how to handle payment disputes and never have this argument again.

Feb 2, 2026Read

MMitchel Kelonye

KRA MRI Mistakes Kenyan Landlords Keep Making

Five KRA MRI tax mistakes Kenyan landlords make: declaring rent owed, skipping cash, expecting deductions, filing late. The real 7.5% rules and penalties.

Jan 29, 2026Read

MMitchel Kelonye

Stop Scrolling 100 M-Pesa Messages to Match Rent

Checking M-Pesa messages to see who paid rent is exhausting. Here's how one Kilimani landlord automated rent tracking and saved 3 hours every month.

Jan 26, 2026Read

The Kenyan Landlord Blog

Your resource for property management in Kenya. Discover how to track rent payments, manage tenants, and prepare tax-ready reports with ease.

MMitchel Kelonye

Owner Statements: What Property Managers Should Report to Landlords

Guide to creating professional owner statements. What to include, how often to report, and best practices for property managers in Kenya.

Oct 6, 2026Read

MMitchel Kelonye

5 Red Flags I Missed When Screening My Worst Tenant

My worst tenant cost me KES 80,000 in damages and 3 months of unpaid rent. Here are the warning signs I ignored.

Feb 5, 2026Read

MMitchel Kelonye

Why Your Tenant Said 'I Paid' But You Can't Find the Money

The most frustrating conversation every landlord has. Here's how to handle payment disputes and never have this argument again.

Feb 2, 2026Read

MMitchel Kelonye

KRA MRI Mistakes Kenyan Landlords Keep Making

Five KRA MRI tax mistakes Kenyan landlords make: declaring rent owed, skipping cash, expecting deductions, filing late. The real 7.5% rules and penalties.

Jan 29, 2026Read

MMitchel Kelonye

Stop Scrolling 100 M-Pesa Messages to Match Rent

Checking M-Pesa messages to see who paid rent is exhausting. Here's how one Kilimani landlord automated rent tracking and saved 3 hours every month.

Jan 26, 2026Read