Agents tap digital spaces to connect tenants with landlords

Tech-savvy individuals are increasingly listing properties on social media platforms.

by VICTOR AMADALA

Business12 March 2025 - 10:30

In Summary

Winnie is among tens of enterprising Kenyans riding on the Internet of Things to connect tenants with landlords, earning between Sh1,000 to Sh5,000 per gig.
The online house agent who has since grown her Instagram page to 145,000 followers says she saw the opportunity after her elder sister searched for two weeks looking for a house to rent without success.

To-let property in Nairobi /FILE

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