{"id":3426,"date":"2026-09-18T06:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T06:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/?p=3426"},"modified":"2026-09-18T06:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T06:55:14","slug":"how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Property Management Software in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/chatgpt-image-sep-18-2026-09_49_58-am\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3427\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3427\" src=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-09_49_58-AM.png\" alt=\"How to choose property management software in Kenya\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-09_49_58-AM.png 1024w, https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-09_49_58-AM-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-09_49_58-AM-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-09_49_58-AM-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> is a process decision as much as a product decision, and it is the single most important technology investment a landlord or property manager will make. Buyers usually make the same mistake, and it is not choosing the wrong product\u2014it is choosing before knowing what they need it to do. The pattern goes like this: a landlord has a bad month, searches online, watches three demos, likes the one with the best dashboard, signs up, and discovers in month four that it cannot handle part-payments the way their tenants actually pay. Nothing in that sequence is unreasonable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\"> Demos are designed to impress, and a landlord under pressure has no written standard to judge them against. This guide exists to give you that standard. It is about the process of choosing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dexa.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> rather than a tour of features, because the selection process is where the outcome is actually decided.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Before_You_Look_at_Anything_Write_Down_What_You_Have\" >Before You Look at Anything, Write Down What You Have<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Turning_That_Into_a_Requirements_List\" >Turning That Into a Requirements List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#The_Six_Scenarios_That_Expose_a_Weak_Product\" >The Six Scenarios That Expose a Weak Product<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Running_a_Trial_That_Tells_You_Something\" >Running a Trial That Tells You Something<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Reading_Pricing_Honestly\" >Reading Pricing Honestly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#The_Questions_Vendors_Would_Rather_You_Skipped\" >The Questions Vendors Would Rather You Skipped<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Key_Features_to_Prioritise\" >Key Features to Prioritise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#M-Pesa_and_Mobile_Money_Integration\" >M-Pesa and Mobile Money Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Tenant_and_Lease_Management\" >Tenant and Lease Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Automated_Rent_Collection_and_Receipts\" >Automated Rent Collection and Receipts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Financial_Reporting_and_Tax_Compliance\" >Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Maintenance_Request_Tracking\" >Maintenance Request Tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Multi-Property_and_Portfolio_Management\" >Multi-Property and Portfolio Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Cloud_Access_for_Diaspora_Landlords\" >Cloud Access for Diaspora Landlords<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Migration_Without_Losing_Your_History\" >Migration Without Losing Your History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#How_RentalDesk_Fits_the_Selection_Criteria\" >How RentalDesk Fits the Selection Criteria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#M-Pesa_Integration\" >M-Pesa Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Tenant_and_Lease_Management-2\" >Tenant and Lease Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Financial_Reporting\" >Financial Reporting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Maintenance_Tracking\" >Maintenance Tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Cloud-Based_Access\" >Cloud-Based Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Scalable_Pricing\" >Scalable Pricing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#Real-World_Impact_What_Good_Software_Delivers\" >Real-World Impact: What Good Software Delivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/how-to-choose-property-management-software-in-kenya\/#The_Future_of_Property_Management_Software_in_Kenya\" >The Future of Property Management Software in Kenya<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Look_at_Anything_Write_Down_What_You_Have\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Before You Look at Anything, Write Down What You Have<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Selection goes wrong at the start, when landlords begin with vendors rather than with their own situation. Spend two hours documenting what you actually run. It is the highest-value time in the entire <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pawa.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Portfolio shape.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> How many properties, how many units each, how geographically spread, and who owns what.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Tenure mix.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Long-term residential, commercial, short-let, or a combination. Each has different requirements, and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pms.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> built for residential will handle commercial leases poorly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Payment reality.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> How rent actually arrives today, in what proportions, and how often payments come in without a usable reference. An estimated 85% of rent payments in urban Kenya are made through M-Pesa, so M-Pesa integration is non-negotiable <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Charge structure.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Rent, water, garbage, service charge, parking, and whether utilities are metered or apportioned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Lease terms.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Deposit months, notice periods, escalation clauses, and whether these vary across tenancies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Who does the work.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> You, a caretaker, an agent, a family member, or some combination, and what device each of them uses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Where records live now.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Spreadsheets, a notebook, WhatsApp threads, an agent&#8217;s system, or nowhere. That last one determines your migration effort, and landlords consistently underestimate it. Nothing about choosing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/estateadmin.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> matters if you cannot get your existing balances into it accurately <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turning_That_Into_a_Requirements_List\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Turning That Into a Requirements List<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The document you produce next is what makes vendor conversations productive instead of impressionistic. Split it into three tiers, and be honest about which is which.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Must have.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Without this, the product is unusable for you. Typically: automated payment matching, part-payment handling, tenant statements, arrears ageing and full data export.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Should have.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Significantly better with it. Metered water billing, caretaker mobile access, document storage, owner reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Nice to have.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Genuinely optional. Dashboards, mobile apps, integrations you will not use in year one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Most landlords write everything as must-have, which makes the list useless for comparison. Force yourself to a maximum of eight must-haves. Then add the constraints, which vendors rarely ask about. Budget ceiling, number of users, whether your caretaker has a smartphone, and whether you need a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/churchesadmin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> that works on poor connectivity. Write the deal-breakers explicitly. No export rights is a deal-breaker. Payments only by manual entry is a deal-breaker for anyone with more than eight units <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Six_Scenarios_That_Expose_a_Weak_Product\"><\/span><span class=\"\">The Six Scenarios That Expose a Weak Product<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Feature lists tell you what a product claims. Scenarios tell you what it does. Insist on running these live in every demo. The strongest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vega.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> evaluations test real workflows, not marketing bullet points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Scenario one: the part-payment.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> A tenant owes 32,000 in rent plus 2,400 in water and pays 20,000 with no instruction. Watch what the system does with it and whether you can configure the allocation differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Scenario two: the unreferenced payment.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> A payment arrives with no unit code. Where does it land, how does it surface, and how many clicks to assign it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Scenario three: the move-out.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> A tenant leaves owing rent, with a deposit held and damage to deduct. Can the system produce one itemised settlement statement with evidence attached?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Scenario four: the meter anomaly.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> A reading implies triple normal consumption. Does the system flag it before invoicing, or bill it and leave you to handle the complaint?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Scenario five: the maintenance chain.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> A tenant reports a leak, the caretaker is assigned, a plumber attends, cost is recorded and the tenant confirms. Watch the whole chain on the devices each person would use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Scenario six: the co-owner statement.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> A property owned by three siblings needs a statement per owner showing their share.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dereva.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> that handles all six cleanly is worth serious consideration. One that stumbles on two or more will stumble in your second quarter <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_a_Trial_That_Tells_You_Something\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Running a Trial That Tells You Something<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Most trials waste their value because landlords poke at sample data rather than testing with their own. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jaat.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> process must include a rigorous trial with real data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Load real data.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Two months of your actual payments, your actual tenants, your actual messy references. Sample data proves nothing because it was designed to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Reconcile a full month end to end.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> This is the single most informative thing you can do, and it takes an afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Count the manual interventions.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> How many payments needed hand-matching, how many charges needed correcting, how many things you could not do without support. That number predicts your monthly workload with any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wito.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> far better than any feature list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Test the tenant view with actual tenants.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Give three of them access with no instruction and watch. If they cannot find their balance unaided, you will still be answering balance queries by phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Test the caretaker view on the caretaker&#8217;s own phone.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> A maintenance interface that needs a laptop will be abandoned by someone who works on their feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Test support during the trial deliberately.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Send a question at 7pm on a Saturday and see what happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Test the export.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Download everything, open it, and check it is usable. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/awasam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> whose export produces an unreadable file has export in name only <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reading_Pricing_Honestly\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Reading Pricing Honestly<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Headline pricing tells you little, and the gap between quoted and actual cost catches most buyers. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/saseni.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> process must include a thorough pricing analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Property management software in Kenya ranges from free for small portfolios to roughly KSh 1,500\u201312,000+ per month depending on units and features, plus quote-based enterprise plans <\/span><span class=\"\">. Here are the structures to understand:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Per-unit per-month.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> The common structure and usually fairest below fifty units. Confirm whether vacant units are billed, because some vendors charge for them and some do not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Flat subscription banded by size.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Check where the bands sit relative to your growth plans, since crossing a band can double your cost overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Percentage of collections.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> This scales with your revenue rather than with the work performed, and over a decade the compounding is substantial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Transaction fees on rent collections.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Layered on the mobile money tariff. Calculate this annually against your real volume rather than accepting the per-transaction figure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">SMS costs.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> The line most often missed. Invoices, reminders, receipts and notices across twenty tenants monthly is a real recurring number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Ask explicitly about setup fees, data migration charges, training, additional user seats for caretakers and agents, per-report export charges and support tiers. Get the quote all-in and in writing, covering year one and year two, because introductory pricing that doubles at renewal is common. Then compare against your alternative honestly. One deposit dispute lost for want of records, or one quarter at sixty per cent collection, typically exceeds a year of subscription to any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prim.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> you are considering <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk pricing starts with a Free Lite plan at KES 0 forever for one property with up to five units, Starter at KES 5,000\/month for up to 99 units with M-Pesa collection and reconciliation, and Estate Manager at KES 9,500\/month for 100\u2013999 units with multi-property operations and role controls. Quarterly billing includes 5% off and yearly billing includes 10% off the base monthly rate <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Questions_Vendors_Would_Rather_You_Skipped\"><\/span><span class=\"\">The Questions Vendors Would Rather You Skipped<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Every category has questions that separate serious providers from the rest. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> evaluation must include these.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Where is our data hosted, and can we export all of it at any time in a standard format?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Get the answer in writing and test it during the trial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">What happens to our data if you cease operating?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Vagueness here is informative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Are you registered with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you are a data controller holding tenant identity and financial information <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">How many landlords in Kenya currently use this, and can we speak to two with portfolios like ours?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Reluctance is a signal, and any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fama.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> with real customers will offer references readily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">What was your last significant outage and how long did it last?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Everyone has one. Only some will tell you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Is your M-Pesa integration live API, statement upload, or manual entry?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> These are three products sold under one phrase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">When you release an update, do we get a choice about when?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Forced updates that change workflows mid-month are disruptive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Has a restore from backup ever actually been tested?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Untested backups are a hope rather than a control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">What is the notice period to cancel, and is there a minimum term?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Annual lock-ins are common and worth knowing about before you sign for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spacekits.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> you have used for three weeks <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_to_Prioritise\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Key Features to Prioritise<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">When evaluating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\">, these are the features that separate useful tools from ones that will collect digital dust.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"M-Pesa_and_Mobile_Money_Integration\"><\/span><span class=\"\">M-Pesa and Mobile Money Integration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">This is non-negotiable for any system operating in Kenya. The platform should connect to your M-Pesa Paybill or Till number and automatically match incoming payments to the correct tenant and unit. Look for real-time payment notifications, automated receipt generation via SMS, and the ability to handle partial payments and overpayments. An estimated 85% of rent payments in urban Kenya are made through M-Pesa, so this feature alone can save you hours every month <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenant_and_Lease_Management\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Tenant and Lease Management<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The system should maintain a complete digital profile for each tenant: personal details, lease terms, payment history, deposit records, and communication logs. You should be able to track lease start and end dates, set up renewal reminders, and store scanned copies of ID documents and lease agreements. Good tenant management also includes a move-in and move-out workflow that captures the state of the unit at each transition <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Rent_Collection_and_Receipts\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Automated Rent Collection and Receipts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Beyond just receiving M-Pesa payments, the platform should automate the entire collection cycle. This includes generating and sending invoices before rent is due, sending payment reminders to tenants who have not paid, issuing digital receipts immediately upon payment, and flagging accounts that are in arrears. Automated collection has been shown to improve on-time payment rates by 15-25% compared to manual follow-up <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Reporting_and_Tax_Compliance\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Your system should generate income statements, rent roll reports, arrears reports, and expense summaries without requiring you to export data to Excel. For KRA compliance, the platform should produce reports that align with rental income tax filing requirements and support eTIMS documentation. The Kenya Revenue Authority launched the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) in April 2025, designed to simplify rental income tax compliance for property owners and property managers <\/span><span class=\"\">. eRITS is designed to be fully integrated with existing rental property management systems, creating a seamless digital ecosystem for rental income tax compliance <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintenance_Request_Tracking\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Maintenance Request Tracking<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Tenants should be able to submit maintenance requests through the platform, and you should be able to track each request from submission through assignment to completion. This creates an audit trail and ensures nothing falls through the cracks\u2014a common complaint among tenants when maintenance is managed through informal WhatsApp messages <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-Property_and_Portfolio_Management\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Multi-Property and Portfolio Management<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">If you manage more than one building, the platform should let you view all properties from a single dashboard while keeping each property&#8217;s data separate and independently reportable. Portfolio-level analytics\u2014total occupancy, aggregate income, comparative performance across buildings\u2014help you make strategic decisions about your real estate investments <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Access_for_Diaspora_Landlords\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Cloud Access for Diaspora Landlords<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Kenya&#8217;s diaspora community is a significant investor in rental property. An estimated 40% of diaspora remittances are directed toward real estate, according to Central Bank of Kenya data. Cloud-based platforms allow these investors to monitor their properties in real time from anywhere in the world, receive automated reports, and communicate with tenants or property managers without relying solely on phone calls and screenshots <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migration_Without_Losing_Your_History\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Migration Without Losing Your History<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Migration is where good decisions go wrong, because landlords treat it as a data transfer rather than as a reconciliation exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step one: agree your opening balances.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Every tenant balance must be a figure both parties accept before it enters the new system. Disputed balances are the trap. A contested figure loaded into a system becomes permanent, and you will be arguing about it in two years. Resolve them now, in writing <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step two: clean your tenant data.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Unit numbers, tenant names, phone contacts, and balances should be checked before the system becomes the main working tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step three: define user roles.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Decide who can create, approve, edit, refund, export, and view sensitive records.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step four: configure payment and reconciliation rules.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Set up M-Pesa Paybill or STK Push for rent collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step five: test with a small property first.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Load real data, reconcile a full month, and count manual interventions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Step six: train users.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Train caretakers using real daily tasks rather than theory alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_RentalDesk_Fits_the_Selection_Criteria\"><\/span><span class=\"\">How RentalDesk Fits the Selection Criteria<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\"> is built specifically for the Kenyan rental market, addressing the unique challenges of M-Pesa reconciliation, multi-property management, and KRA compliance. The platform combines rent tracking, tenant management, arrears visibility, digital receipts, maintenance records, expense tracking, and landlord reports into one centralized system <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"M-Pesa_Integration\"><\/span><span class=\"\">M-Pesa Integration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\"> integrates directly with M-Pesa through STK Push, Paybill, and Till options. When a tenant pays, the system extracts the amount, phone number, account reference, and transaction ID, matches the account reference to the correct tenant and unit, credits the tenant account, generates a receipt, and updates the dashboard in real-time <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenant_and_Lease_Management-2\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Tenant and Lease Management<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\"> stores tenant profiles, lease details, start and end dates, and automates lease tracking to avoid missed renewals. The platform supports digital lease storage, renewal alerts, and complete communication history <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Reporting\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Financial Reporting<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\"> generates real-time reports including rent collection summaries, outstanding arrears, expense reports, and landlord and tenant statements. These reports are suitable for KRA filing and audit purposes <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintenance_Tracking\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Maintenance Tracking<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\"> allows tenants to submit maintenance requests through the tenant portal with photos, assigns tasks to vendors, tracks progress, and records costs. This structured approach ensures no repair is forgotten and all costs are properly documented <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud-Based_Access\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Cloud-Based Access<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\"> is cloud-based, allowing landlords to access property data from anywhere\u2014on desktop or mobile\u2014with secure data storage and backups <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scalable_Pricing\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Scalable Pricing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">RentalDesk<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\"> offers a Free Lite plan for small portfolios, Starter at KES 5,000\/month for up to 99 units, and Estate Manager at KES 9,500\/month for 100\u2013999 units. Quarterly and yearly billing options provide additional savings <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-World_Impact_What_Good_Software_Delivers\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Real-World Impact: What Good Software Delivers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> process delivers measurable results when done properly. One Nairobi agency using a well-implemented system boosted occupancy from 78% to 94% in six months. A Mombasa agency reduced vacancy from 18% to 6%, resulting in an extra KSh 3.2 million annual revenue from the same buildings. Agencies that adopt integrated systems see a 20-30% lift in gross rental income within the first year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">One property management company took over a troubled property where debts were soaring 117% above the monthly rent. Through strategic planning, open communication, and unwavering dedication, they reduced the debt from Kshs 167,400 to Kshs 41,500\u2014a 75% decrease. In another case, a Lavington landlord managing 25 residential units reduced arrears from 35% to just 7%\u2014an 80% reduction\u2014after implementing automated reminders. This translated to a KES 280,000 monthly reduction in outstanding rent and a KES 3.36 million annual improvement in cash flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">These results come from choosing software based on a structured evaluation, not on which demo looked best.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_Property_Management_Software_in_Kenya\"><\/span><span class=\"\">The Future of Property Management Software in Kenya<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span class=\"\">how to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"\"> landscape is evolving rapidly. With the Kenya Revenue Authority&#8217;s eRITS system now operational and requiring landlords to file monthly MRI returns, accurate rent tracking is no longer just about protecting cash flow\u2014it is about tax compliance. Landlords who maintain accurate digital records will be better positioned to demonstrate their income and avoid penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Modern property management software is moving beyond basic payment tracking to become complete property management operating systems. Features like AI-powered tenant screening, automated marketing to fill vacancies, and integrated maintenance workflows are becoming standard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For Kenyan landlords, the choice is clear: follow a structured selection process, test with real data, and choose software that fits your actual portfolio, not the vendor&#8217;s demo script.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to choose property management software in Kenya<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to choose property management software in Kenya is a process decision as much as a product decision, and it is the single most&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-rental-desk"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3426"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3426\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3429,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3426\/revisions\/3429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rentaldesk.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}