Property management in Kisumu, Kenya
Kisumu's rental market grew alongside the lakeside economy and the universities. Taartu helps Kisumu landlords keep family-owned portfolios running professionally, even when stewardship is shared across siblings or generations.
What Kisumu landlords ask us about
Kisumu landlords often run alongside other businesses, restaurants, agriculture, transport. Taartu's job is to keep the rental side calm and predictable in the background.
Family-managed portfolios
Multiple family members touch the same units. Assign roles so the eldest sibling sees the books, the cousin in Nairobi handles invites, and everyone agrees on the numbers.
Student turnover near JOOUST and Maseno
Quick tenant onboarding via SMS or USSD invitation. Tenants register from any phone, no smartphone required to view their balance or pay.
Cash payments are common
Manual cash payments can be recorded against the right charge and unit, so your books stay accurate even when not every shilling lands on M-Pesa.
What might Taartu save you?
Drag the sliders to match your portfolio. We'll show you the time and money Taartu typically frees up, and what it costs each month.
Estimated monthly impact
For a portfolio of 10 units at Ksh 15,000/unit.
Hours saved
3.3 hrs/month
Less time on reconciliation and tenant chasing
Arrears recovered
Ksh 6,000
Assumes ~50% of overdue rent comes in once reminders go automatic
KES 80 per unit per month at your portfolio size.
These numbers are rough estimates based on landlord interviews and conservative recovery assumptions. Your results will vary. Taartu never holds your rent, funds flow directly to your PayBill, Till or bank.
Built for Kenya, used in Kisumu
Direct M-Pesa or bank payouts
Tenants pay your own PayBill, Till, Paystack subaccount or bank account in Kisumu, Taartu never holds your money.
Auto-reconciliation
Every M-Pesa receipt is matched to the right lease and month. No more spreadsheets.
KRA-ready reports
Generate income statements and 10% withholding-tax summaries at filing time.
Roles for your team
Invite managers, accountants and caretakers with the right permissions, no shared logins.
Tenant KYC + audit trail
ID and verification documents are encrypted. Every sensitive action is logged.
Works on any phone
Tenants on basic phones can pay via SMS reminders or USSD. Smartphone optional.
Ready to take your Kisumu portfolio digital?
3-month free trial, no card required, no setup fees. Bring your tenants and your accountant.
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