Short, simple advice for renting a house in Kenya.
How much rent deposit is normal in Kenya, how rent, water and power deposits differ, when you should get your money back, and how to keep records so you get it back.
25 October 2026 6 min read
Confused by self-contained, bedsitter, DSQ or master ensuite? A plain guide to the house words Kenyan landlords and agents use, so you know what you are viewing.
25 October 2026 6 min read
A clause-by-clause guide to reading a tenancy agreement in Kenya, with the red flags to spot before you sign or pay any money.
25 October 2026 8 min read
What the law and your lease protect when you rent a house in Kenya. Covers deposits, repairs, privacy, rent increases and eviction, in plain English with a short Kiswahili summary.
25 October 2026 8 min read
Comparing Thika Road estates from Roysambu to Juja. See ISHI Homes rent figures as of 25 Oct 2026, plus what to check on commute, water and security before you move.
25 October 2026 6 min read
A simple step-by-step guide to checking an estate agent before you pay: how to use the EARB register, what registration proves, what it does not, and the warning signs to watch for.
25 October 2026 6 min read
Some agents in Kenya ask for viewing or finder's fees. Learn when a fee can be fair, when it is a scam, and why you should never pay before you see the house.
25 October 2026 5 min read