The concept of Airbnb has taken root in Kenya, with the majority listing their apartments to the site’s portal in order to attract suitable clientele and earn a supplementary income.
Founded in 2008 in California, United States of America (USA) the concept became a global success, attracting lucrative investors and customers.
Locally, the uptake has increased in recent years, with data from Airbnb showing a 10 percent rise from 25 percent in October 2021 to 35 percent in December 2021.