Nyumba Zetu showcases its digital innovation to fuel Kenya’s real estate future

On the crisp morning of July 24th, the Trademark Hotel buzzed with conversation as real estate leaders gathered over coffee and a hearty English breakfast. Hosted by Nyumba Zetu in partnership with NCBA Bank, the event opened with energizing remarks that set the stage for fresh ideas and collaboration.

Expert Snapshots on Tax, Legal & Tokenization

As breakfast plates were being worked on, Njoki M, the founder of Yeshara took to the stage and painted a vivid picture of asset tokenization, exploring how this emerging technique could redefine ownership and unlock liquidity for property investors. She took the audience through a presentation on Yeshara and the process of asset tokenization on their revolutionary platform.

Specialists from Digitax, Chege Kibathi & Company Advocates, and Chege Kibathi & Company Advocates took the stage one after another. The tax experts at Digitax unpacked the latest strategies for compliance, sparking lively questions about optimizing deductions and reporting. Lawyers from Chege Kibathi & Company Advocates steered attendees through pressing legal considerations. Finally, Each mini‑presentation left the room buzzing with new ideas.

NCBA’s Leap into Seamless Banking

Sally Chege, Director at NCBA took the spotlight, unveiling the bank’s sleek online platform designed to make transactions feel as effortless as a tap on your smartphone. She walked the audience through NCBA’s ambitious KSh 3 billion sustainable financing initiative, fueling solar installations and electric vehicles, and underscored their commitment to expanding water and sanitation infrastructure under SDG 6. The highlight came when she announced that NCBA’s payment engine will be woven directly into Nyumba Zetu’s real estate software, ensuring every rent collection and vendor payout happens without a hitch.

Spotlight on Nyumba Zetu

Next, Lilian Maundu, Customer Success & Experience Manager at Nyumba Zetu, guided the room through a hands‑on demonstration of their cloud‑based platform. With just a few clicks, the audience learned how landlords could automate rent collection, generate bulk invoices, and reconcile payments in real time eliminating the need for manual ledgers. She also showcased how tenants could lodge maintenance requests, access lease documents, or chat billing questions with their AI‑enabled WhatsApp bot that replies 24/7.

Using two volunteers from the crowd, a demo on how easy the billing and payment process is was done by Lilian. After this impactful presentation, the audience engaged throughout the demo, asking questions one after another. . Witnessing these features in action convinced everyone that true simplicity, transparency, and convenience were no longer just aspirations but reality.

A speech from Peter Wairegi

Peter Wairegi, Chairman and Executive Director of the Kenya Property Rights Association (KPRA), stepped up next with an announcement that drew audible excitement. He hinted at his idea of a forthcoming first-time homebuyer program that he intended to work with NCBA on.

A panel discussion on Charting the Digital Course

The air crackled with anticipation as COO Waringa Ngugi moderated a panel on “Charting Kenya’s Future through Digital Transformation.” Caine Wanjau of Namiri Technology spoke passionately about navigating regulation and tax in an ever‑evolving landscape, stressing the importance of proactive engagement with policymakers. Nicholas Ogaye of Zetu Innovations and Geoffrey Ongaya of GulfCap Real Estate shared real‑world examples of how they’re harnessing AI and data analytics to sharpen decision‑making and elevate customer experiences. Closing out the discussion, Felix Munyoki from NCBA laid out innovative insurance products designed to safeguard clients’ assets turning abstract risk management into accessible, tailored solutions. They also all responded to questions from the audience. Their vibrant exchange left no doubt: Kenya’s property sector is on the brink of a tech‑powered renaissance.

Networking & Beyond

As the final remarks wrapped up, attendees drifted into the hotel’s elegant lounge for informal networking. Booths from Digitax, Yeshara, Goegreat Supply Chain Consulting, Chege Kibathi & Company Advocates, and GulfCap invited deeper conversations on each topic.