How do I list my property on NyumbaScout?

Download the NyumbaScout app, create a landlord account, and submit your property details with photos and the monthly rent. A NyumbaScout agent physically verifies the property within 48 hours. Once approved, your listing goes live to thousands of pre-screened tenants actively searching in Nairobi.

How does NyumbaScout screen tenants for Nairobi landlords?

Every tenant on NyumbaScout is ID-verified using their national ID and phone number. We check employment or income signals and cross-reference against our scammer blacklist. Landlords see a verified Trust Score for every applicant — so you can decide who to rent to without chasing unverified strangers.

How does M-Pesa rent collection work on NyumbaScout?

When a tenant's rent is due, they receive an M-Pesa payment prompt in the app. The payment is processed through Safaricom Daraja and automatically credited to your registered M-Pesa number. Both landlord and tenant receive a digital receipt. You get notified instantly when rent lands — no more calling tenants to confirm payment.

What happens if a tenant stops paying rent?

NyumbaScout flags overdue payments and notifies the landlord immediately. If a tenant defaults, you can initiate a formal eviction process within the app, which is documented and legally compliant with Kenya's Landlord and Tenant Act. The defaulting tenant is flagged on the platform, making it harder for them to rent from other NyumbaScout landlords.

Is it free for landlords to list on NyumbaScout?

Yes — listing your first property on NyumbaScout is free. Premium subscription tiers give landlords priority placement in search results, advanced analytics, unlimited listings, and dedicated support. M-Pesa payment processing has a small per-transaction fee in line with Safaricom Daraja rates.

For landlords

List once.
Get serious tenants.

NyumbaScout screens every tenant applicant, holds deposits in escrow, and sends rent to your M-Pesa. Fewer void periods. Zero deposit disputes. More time for the things that matter.

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840+Verified landlords

14 daysAverage to let

98%On-time rent rate

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Why landlords choose us

Not just a listings board.
A complete landlord platform.

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Screened tenants only

Every tenant on NyumbaScout has verified their identity before they can make an enquiry. You see their employment status, rental history, and identity score — before you reply.

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Trust tier visibility

Your landlord trust tier — Basic, Verified, Trusted, or Premium — is shown on every listing. Trusted-tier landlords attract 3x more enquiries from high-quality tenants.

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M-Pesa rent collection

Tenants pay rent and deposit via M-Pesa directly through the app. You get an instant notification and a full payment ledger. No cash handling. No excuses. No follow-up calls.

How it works

From listing to rent —
in four steps.

Create your listing

Add photos, price, and details through the app. Our team schedules a property visit within 48 hours to confirm everything and take our own verification photos.

Get your trust tier

Submit a government-issued ID. We verify it against the national registry. Your listing goes live with your trust tier displayed — giving tenants the confidence to enquire.

Review screened applicants

Applicants arrive with full profiles — employment, income, rental history, and identity score. You pick the right tenant, not the first tenant.

Collect rent on M-Pesa

Sign the lease digitally. Receive rent and deposits through the app directly to your M-Pesa, with automatic receipts and a full payment history in your dashboard.

Trust ladder

The higher your tier,
the better your tenants.

Tenants filter by trust tier. Premium-tier landlords are shown first in search results and receive 4x more qualified applications.

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Basic

Getting started

Phone number verified
Listing visible on platform
Standard search position

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Verified

ID confirmed

National ID checked
Verified badge on profile
Priority in search results
Deposit escrow access

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Trusted

Track record confirmed

All Verified tier features
Dispute history reviewed
3x more enquiries on average
Premium tenant applicants
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Premium

Top of platform

All Trusted tier features
First position in all searches
Dedicated account manager
Portfolio analytics access
Early access to new features

Your command centre

Manage your entire portfolio from your phone.

The NyumbaScout landlord dashboard gives you a live view of every unit, every payment, and every tenant — in one place. No spreadsheets. No WhatsApp chaos. No missed rent.

Real-time M-Pesa payment notifications

Automatic rent receipt generation

Maintenance request tracking

Tenant message history

Occupancy and revenue analytics

Lease renewal reminders

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Portfolio Overview June 2026

Active units

6/6

Occupied

100%

Collected

Monthly rent — June

Jun 1, 2026

KES 35,000 Paid

Monthly rent — May

May 1, 2026

KES 35,000 Paid

Security deposit

Apr 15, 2026

KES 15,000 Paid

Simple pricing

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No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel any time.

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Starter

KES 0 /mo

Everything you need to list your first property and find a tenant.

1 active listing
Basic trust tier
ID verification included
M-Pesa payment collection
Standard search placement

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Pro

KES 2,500 /mo

For landlords with 2–10 units who want more qualified tenants and faster lets.

Up to 10 active listings
Trusted tier upgrade
Priority search placement
Full applicant profiles
Deposit escrow service
Portfolio analytics
Digital lease signing

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Portfolio

KES 6,000 /mo

For professional landlords and property managers with 10+ units.

Unlimited listings
Premium trust tier
First position in all searches
Dedicated account manager
Maintenance request system
Tenant communication suite
Revenue and vacancy reports
API access for integrations

Free landlord guide

How to attract
reliable tenants every time.

Download the NyumbaScout Landlord Playbook — the six strategies our top-performing landlords use to fill their units in under 14 days, collect rent on time, and avoid disputes.

How to write a listing that attracts employed, reliable tenants
The three tenant profile signals that predict on-time rent payment
How to price your unit correctly in your sub-county right now
What the Trusted tier requires and how to reach it in 90 days
How to handle maintenance requests without WhatsApp chaos
The portfolio dashboard features that save landlords 4+ hours per week

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Join 840+ landlords already on NyumbaScout. List your first property free — and let the platform handle the rest.

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Not just a listings board.A complete landlord platform.