Blog & Insights

PropTraka connects to Zapier, so a rent payment can update your books, ping your team, and file itself. Here is exactly how to set it up.

Rent roll, arrears, P&L and portfolio summary — scheduled once, generated as PDFs and emailed to whoever needs them, every week or every month, without you remembering.

Turnover is the costliest thing in a rental portfolio, and it rarely happens without warning. Here is how PropTraka scores which tenancies are at risk.

eTIMS is reshaping how Kenyan landlords issue rent receipts. What's required, who it applies to, and how PropTraka helps once your KRA credentials connect.

A Kenyan property manager on the rent-chasing, spreadsheet, and KRA grind that pushed him to build PropTraka — and how it's designed to take that load off your plate.

You bought property to build wealth, not to become a full-time property manager. Here's how to go from landlord-as-operator to landlord-as-investor.

Price too high, your property sits empty. Too low, you leave money on the table. Here's how to find the sweet spot for your Kenyan rental.

Most Kenyan landlords overpay tax because they miss legitimate deductions. Here are 5 you're probably leaving on the table.

Good screening is the highest-leverage hour in a tenancy. How to vet Kenyan applicants on evidence you can actually verify, before you sign the lease.

The waitlist is gone. PropTraka — the AI-powered platform for Kenyan landlords, property managers, and agents — is now open to everyone. Here's how to start today.

Where should you invest in Nairobi property in 2026? We break down rental yields by neighbourhood — from Westlands to Syokimau.

Stop scrolling through M-Pesa SMS confirmations. Here's how Kenyan landlords collect rent automatically — and never chase a tenant again.

Everything Kenyan landlords need to know about rental income tax in 2026 — MRI vs Annual regime, rates, deadlines, and how to file.

The AI-powered property management platform built for Kenyan landlords, property managers, and agents. Rent collection, receipts, and KRA-ready records.

PropTraka is opening early access today. What it does, why we built it for Kenya specifically, and what early access means for the first wave joining.

Four M-Pesa channels, four kinds of landlord. A practical guide to picking — and outgrowing — the one that fits your scale.

Everything Kenyan landlords need to know about Monthly Rental Income (MRI) tax, filing deadlines, deductible expenses, and how to stay compliant with KRA requirements.

A complete guide to KRA's Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) for Kenyan landlords — who needs it, how it works, and how to register your rental business.

Learn how to calculate rental yield, what good returns look like in Nairobi's suburbs, and how to benchmark your properties against market data.

Essential clauses for a Kenyan lease agreement — rent escalation, deposit handling, notice periods, and dispute resolution under Kenyan law.

The complete legal process for tenant eviction in Kenya — valid grounds, required notices, court procedures, and common mistakes landlords must avoid.

Reduce risk and find reliable tenants with these proven screening strategies tailored for the Kenyan rental market.

Practical ways for Kenyan landlords to prevent arrears, manage late payments, and recover rent — legal options, message templates, and automation.

How to price your rental competitively using market data, comparables, and yield maths — with benchmarks for Nairobi, Mombasa, and satellite towns.

From paybill setup to automated reconciliation — a complete guide to collecting rent via M-Pesa for Kenyan property managers.

Calculate the real financial impact of property vacancies in Kenya and learn proven strategies to reduce vacancy rates, retain tenants, and fill units faster.

How Kenyan landlords are saving time by switching to digital tenant onboarding — from electronic lease signing to automated M-Pesa collection and portals.

Smart strategies for managing property maintenance expenses while keeping tenants happy and properties in top condition.