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Property Management 30 July 2026

Five Signs You Need a Property Manager, Not Just a Caretaker

Most Nairobi landlords don't start out looking for a property management company. They start with a caretaker, a relative who “keeps an eye on things,” or simply their own phone number posted at the gate. It works for a while, then something changes.

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Modern apartments in Kilimani Nairobi
Area Guide 30 July 2026

Living in Kilimani – What It Actually Costs to Rent There in 2026

If you've spent any time apartment hunting in Nairobi, you've probably been told the same thing by three different people: “just look in Kilimani.” It's become shorthand for a certain kind of city life close to Yaya Centre, Junction, Upper Hill and Westlands.

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