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Run your properties.
Fill your vacancies. All in one simple place.

CribsKenya helps landlords easily track rent paid via M-Pesa, send instant receipts, and manage repairs. Tenants can find verified rental homes across Nairobi directly from real property owners—with zero middleman hassle.

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CribsKenya Verified Homes

Direct listings from verified Kenyan property owners

120+ verified homes
Find verified apartments and houses for rent in Nairobi
Area:KilimaniWestlands
Serene Heights modern apartments in Nairobi Kenya
Verified Landlord
KSh 65,000 / mo
Kilimani, Chania Avenue (Near Yaya Centre)

Serene Heights — Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartment

Direct listing from the landlord. No broker viewing fees or hidden agent commissions.

Generator
Borehole Water
24/7 Guards
Fiber Internet
Works easily on any smartphone
Automatic M-Pesa rent confirmation
No broker middlemen or hidden fees
KSh 150M+
Rent Paid on Time
1,500+
Homes & Units Managed
99.4%
Happy Landlords & Tenants
100%
Verified Properties
Simple & Organized

Property management, the way it was always meant to be

A straightforward platform where landlords, caretakers, and tenants always know what is paid, what is repaired, and what is next.

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Kilimani Heights
42 Units Managed
Rent Collected
KSh 428,000
3Active buildings
6Maintenance tickets
4Invoices

Organize all your rental units

Group buildings, floors, and units into one clear list you can check in seconds. Everything stays neat and organized.

Plumbing repaired — Unit 4B
1h ago
Lease renewed — Unit 12A
4h ago
Inspection scheduled — Unit 7
1d ago
Water & power meters logged
2d ago

Handle repairs quickly

Tenants report issues with photos, you send your trusted caretaker or technician, and keep a clear record without chasing anyone.

Can we schedule a viewing for Unit 3B tomorrow at 10 AM?
2:43 PM
Viewing confirmed! Unit 3B keys are with the caretaker.
2:45 PM
Done, rent paid via M-Pesa
3:45 PM

Clear, direct communication

House hunters and landlords coordinate viewings directly—no unreliable brokers or lost messages.

Core Features

Everything you need to run rentals, without the everyday stress

Structured tools that help Kenyan landlords, agencies, and caretakers manage rent, repairs, and vacancies—without messy spreadsheets.

Property
Kilimani Heights
Monthly Rent
KSh 450,000
Occupancy
96% (48 Units)
Block A — 24 Units
Penthouse 4B — Available
West Wing Studios — 12 Units

Multi-unit portfolios & listings

Group buildings, floors, and units into one clean hierarchy you can navigate in seconds — with instant publishing of vacant units straight to the listings marketplace.

faster vacancy turnaround
2.5×
40%
fewer manual tenant follow-ups

Automated payment & repair alerts

Payment reminders go out on schedule so you don't have to chase anyone. Maintenance updates, inspection approvals, and lease renewals appear in real time.

Monthly property tasks5 of 6 completed
Recent updates
Rent cleared — Unit 4B
1h ago
▲
Water meter reading logged
5h ago
Rent Collection
KSh 528,00088%
Target RentGoal: KSh 600,000
Unit 12A · MobileKSh 60,000
Unit 4B · CardKSh 45,000
Unit 7 · Water + ElectricKSh 14,200

Cash flow & Rent overview

Accept rent in under a minute, track utility meter consumption (water, gas, electricity), and monitor collection rates without spreadsheets.

average payment speed
< 1 min
CribsKenya Hub · Dual-Platform Sync
Complete Rental Tools

Everything landlords & tenants need, all in one simple place

Whether you manage two units or two hundred, the connected platform keeps rent, repairs, utilities, and listings in one seamless place

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Apex Portfolios
Estate
Kilimani
Rent
KSh 450k
Units
42 Units
Penthouse 4B — Available
Published to Listings Marketplace
Unit 12A — Rent
Paid on time · KSh 60,000
Unit 3B — Plumbing Ticket
Caretaker assigned
Same-email automatic sync between Management & Listings

Role-based dashboards

Landlords, agencies, property managers, and tenants each see only what matters to them with dedicated portal views.

100%
same-email automatic sync
40%
less manual follow-ups

Automatic payment reminders

Payment reminders go out on schedule so you don't have to chase anyone. Tenants pay rent in under a minute.

Digital leases & records

Store signed tenancy agreements, inspection records, and rent receipts with complete audit history.

Instant listings sync

Add a property in management and publish it to listings in one click. No duplicate data entry, ever.

2 in 1
Management + Listings in one account
The Bridge

Listed on the marketplace, managed in your portal

Both platforms connect through your email address. List a vacant house on the marketplace and it connects directly to your landlord dashboard. No duplicate data entry, ever.

Before · Disconnected & Manual
WhatsApp rent threads
Paper receipts
Physical cash collection
Lost lease agreements
Manual Excel sheets
Disputed meter readings
Unanswered viewings
Double data entry
CribsKenyaTwo products. One account.
After · One Connected Ecosystem
Automated rent collection
Digital leases & utility meter logging
Maintenance tracking & full repair history
Interactive map listings & instant portfolio sync
Simple Journey

From sign-up, to completely settled

01

Create one account

One login gives you access to both platforms. Your email is the link between them.

02

Add your properties

Enter units manually or import an existing portfolio.

03

Publish and manage

Push units to the marketplace and run rent, reminders and repairs from the dashboard.

04

Get paid

Tenants pay in under a minute and utilities stay logged.

Unified Ecosystem

Two connected platforms, one simple account

Move seamlessly between landlord management and tenant rental listings without signing in twice.

manage.cribskenya.com

The complete rental manager for landlords and agencies.

  • Manage multiple multi-unit properties at scale from one dashboard
  • Log and track maintenance tickets through to resolution
  • Automatic payment reminders sent to tenants on schedule
  • Accept rent in under a minute
  • Plans that scale with your portfolio
  • Dashboards tailored to each user type
  • Track utility consumption — water, gas, electricity and more
listing.cribskenya.com

Where vacant units meet real renters.

  • List properties with an interactive map view
  • In-house chat between renters and listers — no off-platform messaging
  • Direct calling straight to your phone app
  • Import your portfolio from the management platform in one click
  • Verified reviews and ratings on listings
  • Admin dashboard for monitoring listings and activity
Management Platform

Built for rental properties that keep growing

Whether you manage two units or two hundred, keep your rent collection, maintenance, and tenant records in one reliable place.

Multi-unit portfolios

Group buildings, floors and units into one hierarchy you can navigate in seconds.

Maintenance tracking

Tenants raise tickets, you assign, track and close them with a full history.

Automatic reminders

Payment reminders go out on schedule so you don't have to chase anyone.

Pay in under a minute

Tenants pay rent in a single quick flow.

Role-based dashboards

Landlords, agencies, property managers and tenants each see only what matters to them.

Plans that scale

Start small and move up tiers as your portfolio grows — pay for the scale you actually operate at.

Utility logging

Record water, gas, electricity and other meter readings per unit and track consumption over time.

Sync with Listings

Any property listed with the same email address on the listings site is pulled straight into your management dashboard.

UnitTenantStatusDue
Apt 4BM. OtienoPaidKES 45,000
Apt 3AL. WanjiruDueKES 38,000
Apt 2CD. KariukiPaidKES 52,000
Apt 5DS. MuthoniLateKES 41,000
Maintenance
Leak in kitchen2h ago
AC not cooling1d ago
Utilities — last 7 days
Verified Listings

A rental marketplace renters actually trust

Every listing is discoverable on a map, verified directly with landlords, and reachable through direct in-house chat or phone calls.

Map-based discovery

Browse listings on an interactive map and see exactly where a unit sits before you visit.

In-house chat

Renters and listers talk inside the platform — messages, history and context stay in one thread.

Direct calling

Calls connect straight to your phone app, so enquiries never sit unanswered.

Import from Management

Already on the management platform? Pull your properties across instead of re-typing them.

Reviews & ratings

Renters rate listings and listers, so quality surfaces on its own.

Admin monitoring

An admin dashboard watches listings, activity and reports so the marketplace stays clean.

Tenant-ready profiles

Renters build a profile once and enquire across the whole marketplace.

Mobile Ready

Your rental properties, right in your pocket

Landlords track rent and repairs on the go. Tenants pay via M-Pesa in seconds and browse verified listings from anywhere.

Monthly rent collection
245k
450k
620k
580k
Recent portfolio updates
Rent cleared
1h ago
★
New viewing request
3h ago
✓
Lease agreement signed
1d ago
■
Water meters logged
2d ago
How It Works

From simple sign-up, to rent collected on time

A clear, straightforward 4-step path from creating your account to managing units and receiving payments.

Single Account
landlord@cribskenya.com✓
Management PlatformUnlocked
Listings MarketplaceUnlocked
One account unlocks both platforms
(01)

Create one account

One login gives you access to both platforms. Your email address is the link between the management system and the listings marketplace.

(02)

Add your properties

(03)

Publish and manage

(04)

Get paid

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions, answered simply

Find answers about finding houses for rent in Nairobi, property management software for Kenyan landlords, rent collection via M-Pesa, verified rental listings and more.

Use the CribsKenya listings marketplace at listing.cribskenya.com to browse verified rental homes across Nairobi — Kilimani, Westlands, Kileleshwa, Karen, Lavington, South B and more — direct from landlords with zero broker fees, no hidden agent commissions and no middlemen.

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Ready to simplify your rentals? Get started today

Both platforms share one account. Sign up once, use both seamlessly.