From apartments in Nairobi to plots upcountry and Airbnbs at the coast, Kenya’s property market is bigger and busier than ever — and it is rapidly moving online. Instead of relying on word of mouth and roadside signboards, buyers and renters now search, compare and connect on their phones.
Why online property marketplaces are winning
- Everything in one place — apartments, homes, land, Airbnbs and hotels.
- Photos and video so you can shortlist before you travel.
- Direct contact with listers by call, message or WhatsApp.
- Verified listers for extra peace of mind.
Meet Chumba — Kenya’s property marketplace
CHUMBA.co.ke connects property seekers with listers across Kenya. You can:
- Browse apartments, homes, Airbnbs, land and hotels across the country.
- Post your own property for free with photos and video.
- Contact listers instantly, save favourites and follow listers you like.
- Get verified as a trusted lister — and it even works offline, keeping recently viewed listings available.
Chumba is available on the web and as an app on Google Play.
For landlords and agents: manage what you own
Listing a property is only the start. Once tenants move in, you need to manage rent, invoices, statements and maintenance. That is where property management software comes in — part of the Citycloud ERP+CRM family, built to handle tenants, leases and payments (with M-Pesa) in one place.
Looking for property or listing your own? Start on Chumba today.