We're the "TJ" behind Karibu Nyumbani. We host two apartments at Racecourse Gardens, Nairobi, and we've been hosting since 2020. When you book with us, you deal with a real person who answers.
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I started hosting in 2020, in my first year at university. When COVID hit, classes moved online and I began managing my dad's units alongside my studies. At first it was hard, and I wasn't sure I could do it. But the more I hosted, the more lovely guests I met, and they're the reason I'm still doing it.
What I care about most is that nobody feels stranded. I keep my phone available, I listen to complaints, and when something goes wrong we look for the fix together, even for the small things.
I'm also studying software engineering and computer science and learning to code, so I can build better systems for our guests. This website is one of them.
Fun fact: Racecourse Gardens and Talanta Stadium face each other, and from the roof you can see the stadium. It's one of my favourite spots on Ngong Road.
I'm your main contact. I'm the link between you and the caretaker, the cleaner and the guards, so if you have a question or a problem, tell me and I'll sort it out.
"I trained at the Impala grounds and won a few awards for tennis."
John runs our social media and keeps the finances, from buying supplies to making sure the business runs properly. He doesn't deal with guests day to day, because that's me.
"The house is very clean. U have done well with maintenance."
"Thank you so much, it's an amazing space. Would definitely recommend you to all my friends."
"You have been so helpful since the day I landed."
Once your payment is in, we send your check-in details, including the lockbox code and the Wi-Fi password. Arrive any time from 12:00 noon and let yourself in.
First time with us and want to see the apartment before paying? Come for a viewing between 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM, when the caretaker is on the compound. After 8:00 PM, check-in details are released once payment is made, for everyone's security.
A valid ID or passport copy is required before check-in details are released. Copies are stored safely & deleted once not in use
Tell Thessy your dates, or ask to see the apartment first.
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