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Property management software for landlords and managers in Kenya

See how property management software can organise properties, units, tenants, rent records, invoices, receipts, maintenance, notices and reports.

Published 18 September 2026Reviewed by Marima

As a portfolio grows, spreadsheets and chat threads become difficult to reconcile. Property-management software gives each property, unit, tenant and financial record a consistent place in the workflow.

Build a reliable property and unit register

Separate properties from units and keep occupancy, tenancy and contact information attached to the correct record. This becomes the operational foundation for rent, maintenance and reporting.

Track rent without losing the audit trail

Rent balances, invoices, receipts and payment records should be traceable by tenant and period. A ledger-based approach makes it easier to understand what was billed, paid and still due.

Coordinate maintenance and notices

Maintenance requests need status, responsibility and history. Notices should be targeted to the right property, unit or tenant rather than sent as unstructured messages.

Use reports for decisions, not only storage

A useful system should turn records into vacancy, rent, payment and operational reports that help a manager see what needs attention.

Frequently asked questions

Is Marima Manager only for large property companies?

No. The same structured workflows can be useful to individual landlords, property managers and real-estate teams; the appropriate plan depends on the features required.

Can landlords list property for free without using management tools?

Yes. Free property listing is separate from paid property-management functionality.

Does property management include maintenance records?

Marima Manager includes maintenance workflows alongside tenant, tenancy, rent and notice records.

Can I access Marima Manager on mobile?

Marima Manager is designed for web and mobile access, subject to the available app and account permissions.

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