Nairobi, Kenya — 28 November 2025
BuyRentKenya, the country’s leading online property marketplace, has been acquired by Rushbox Ltd, a company with deep experience in operating digital real estate platforms across emerging markets. The acquisition supports Rushbox’s strategy to grow its footprint across Sub-Saharan Africa and comes at a time when ROAM is streamlining its portfolio to focus on its core verticals in jobs and general classifieds.
The transition ensures continuity for buyers, sellers, and real estate partners who rely on BuyRentKenya’s trusted platform. All current services and partnerships will continue uninterrupted, and the company remains committed to delivering the dependable, high-quality experience its users expect.
As BuyRentKenya enters this new chapter, it remains focused on strengthening the value it offers to property seekers, agents, and developers, with a firm commitment to long-term growth and service excellence.
“We have always focused on connecting Kenyans to reliable, high-quality property options, and joining forces with Rushbox strengthens that commitment. Their experience in digital real estate platforms brings fresh energy and capability that will help us serve our users even better,” said BuyRentKenya CEO Elizabeth Costabir.
“BuyRentKenya has built a strong, reputable platform in the Kenyan market, and we are excited to support the next phase of its growth. Our shared focus is to enhance innovation, improve user experience, and create even more opportunities for property seekers, agents, and developers across the region,” added Garth Drummond, Director of Rushbox Ltd.
This development further reinforces BuyRentKenya’s position as a trusted and influential player in Kenya’s real estate market.
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Looking Ahead
- Our platform remains fully operational.
- All customer accounts, listings, and tools stay the same.
- Agents and developers will continue to access their dashboards without disruption.
- Product improvements will be introduced progressively, with clear communication at every stage.
We remain committed to maintaining the trust we’ve earned over the years, and we look forward to this new chapter with renewed energy.
About BuyRentKenya
BuyRentKenya is the leading online real estate marketplace in Kenya, connecting thousands of property seekers with trusted agents, developers, and property owners. The platform provides a wide range of residential and commercial listings for rent and sale.
About Rushbox Ltd
Rushbox Ltd, a fast-growing international tech group operating in Zimbabwe and Mauritius, is strengthening its footprint across Africa. The wider group manages some of the continent’s leading online platforms — including Property.co.zw, PropertyCloud.mu, Classifieds.co.zw, Paynow.co.zw, Topup.co.zw,, and Webdev.co.zw — and employs over 70 professionals across multiple markets.
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