{"id":845,"date":"2026-08-24T14:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:40:55","slug":"invoicing-software-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Invoicing Software in Kenya: SME Buyer Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p><strong>Invoicing Software in Kenya<\/strong> should help a business move from an agreed sale to a clear amount due, a traceable payment and an accurate customer balance. It should also be simple enough for staff to use every day. Zivo lets Kenyan small businesses start with quotes, invoices, expenses, balances and essential finance reports, then add WhatsApp, M-Pesa collection and delivery workflows when those connections become necessary.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#A_practical_invoice-to-cash_workflow\" >A practical invoice-to-cash workflow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Features_Kenyan_SMEs_should_evaluate\" >Features Kenyan SMEs should evaluate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Spreadsheets_document_templates_or_connected_invoicing_software\" >Spreadsheets, document templates or connected invoicing software?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#An_invoice_quality_checklist\" >An invoice quality checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#How_M-Pesa_expenses_and_delivery_strengthen_invoicing\" >How M-Pesa, expenses and delivery strengthen invoicing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Connect_M-Pesa_to_the_invoice\" >Connect M-Pesa to the invoice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Record_expenses_alongside_revenue\" >Record expenses alongside revenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Keep_the_promise_after_payment\" >Keep the promise after payment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#A_low-risk_implementation_plan\" >A low-risk implementation plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Define_your_invoice_rules\" >Define your invoice rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Prepare_customer_and_balance_data\" >Prepare customer and balance data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Configure_the_smallest_useful_scope\" >Configure the smallest useful scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Test_a_complete_set_of_cases\" >Test a complete set of cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Train_staff_and_review_the_first_cycle\" >Train staff and review the first cycle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Can_a_small_business_start_using_Zivo_for_invoices_only\" >Can a small business start using Zivo for invoices only?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Can_Zivo_send_invoices_through_WhatsApp\" >Can Zivo send invoices through WhatsApp?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Can_customers_pay_a_Zivo_invoice_by_M-Pesa\" >Can customers pay a Zivo invoice by M-Pesa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Does_invoicing_software_replace_an_accountant\" >Does invoicing software replace an accountant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#What_should_we_test_before_moving_all_invoices\" >What should we test before moving all invoices?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/invoicing-software-kenya\/#Start_with_one_clean_invoice_workflow\" >Start with one clean invoice workflow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_from_Invoicing_Software_in_Kenya\"><\/span>What to expect from Invoicing Software in Kenya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An invoice is more than a document sent to a customer. It is the point where a promise becomes a financial record: what was supplied, what is owed, when payment is expected and what should happen after payment. If the invoice is created in one tool while the customer, payment, expense and delivery records live elsewhere, staff still spend time piecing together the transaction.<\/p>\n<p>Good invoicing software should make the core action fast while protecting the wider record. A staff member should be able to select or create the customer, add the products or services, set the terms and issue the invoice. The business should then see whether it is unpaid or paid, retain receipts and statements, and connect the transaction to cashflow and profit reporting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/\">Zivo invoicing and business finance<\/a> is structured around that progression. A business can begin with manual quotes, invoices and expenses, then upgrade when it needs WhatsApp delivery, M-Pesa STK checkout, automatic matching or team operations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_practical_invoice-to-cash_workflow\"><\/span>A practical invoice-to-cash workflow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Confirm the customer and scope.<\/strong> Record the correct customer details and agree on the products, services, quantities, prices and terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create the quote when approval is needed.<\/strong> A quotation gives the customer a clear commercial proposal before the amount becomes due.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Issue the invoice.<\/strong> Use a unique reference, clear line items, relevant dates and payment terms so both sides understand the obligation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send it through the appropriate channel.<\/strong> Depending on the selected Zivo capabilities, staff can handle manual invoices or use WhatsApp and hosted checkout as part of the customer conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Track payment status.<\/strong> Keep the amount due, customer balance and confirmed payment connected to the invoice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide a receipt and statement.<\/strong> Give the customer a clear record after payment and preserve an accurate account history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update operations and finance.<\/strong> Where relevant, move paid work into a job and include the transaction in cashflow, profit and management reports.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The strongest systems make this process easy for the person issuing the invoice and useful for everyone who acts afterward. Sales can see what was agreed, accounts can see what is owed, operations can see what was paid for, and the owner can review the resulting money picture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_Kenyan_SMEs_should_evaluate\"><\/span>Features Kenyan SMEs should evaluate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<caption>Invoice-management requirements and useful demo questions<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Requirement<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Why it matters<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">What to ask<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Customer records<\/td>\n<td>Prevents inconsistent names and scattered transaction history<\/td>\n<td>Can we see invoices, payments and balances for one customer?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quotes and invoices<\/td>\n<td>Supports the path from proposal to amount due<\/td>\n<td>Can staff convert an agreed request into a clear invoice?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recurring billing and reminders<\/td>\n<td>Helps with repeat obligations where the selected plan supports them<\/td>\n<td>How are schedules, reminders and exceptions controlled?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Payment connection<\/td>\n<td>Reduces uncertainty about which invoice a collection settles<\/td>\n<td>Can M-Pesa attempts and confirmations remain linked to the invoice?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Receipts and statements<\/td>\n<td>Gives customers and accounts a defensible history<\/td>\n<td>What updates after a payment is confirmed?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expenses and reports<\/td>\n<td>Shows collections alongside money out and business performance<\/td>\n<td>Which cashflow, profit and balance reports are included in our plan?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jobs and delivery<\/td>\n<td>Keeps paid orders and service promises visible until completion<\/td>\n<td>Can a paid invoice create or update operational work?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Confirm plan-specific availability rather than assuming every feature is included at every level. A small owner-managed business may need only clean invoices and expenses. A larger team may require WhatsApp collaboration, M-Pesa automation, job tracking, stock or advanced reports.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spreadsheets_document_templates_or_connected_invoicing_software\"><\/span>Spreadsheets, document templates or connected invoicing software?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A document template can produce an attractive invoice, and a spreadsheet can calculate totals. These may remain adequate at very low volume. The limitation appears when the business needs a reliable status, customer balance, payment trail, staff hand-off or report without manually combining several files.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>Ways to manage business invoices<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Consideration<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Documents and spreadsheets<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Connected invoicing software<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Invoice creation<\/td>\n<td>Flexible but dependent on manual copying and numbering discipline<\/td>\n<td>Uses structured customer and transaction records<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Status tracking<\/td>\n<td>Staff update paid and unpaid status manually<\/td>\n<td>Status can remain connected to payment activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Customer balance<\/td>\n<td>Requires careful formulas and file control<\/td>\n<td>Builds from invoices, payments and receipts in the workspace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Team access<\/td>\n<td>Shared files can create version and permission problems<\/td>\n<td>Role-based access supports defined staff responsibilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operational hand-off<\/td>\n<td>Usually handled through another message or task list<\/td>\n<td>Paid work can connect to jobs and delivery where enabled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reporting<\/td>\n<td>Often rebuilt at the end of the week or month<\/td>\n<td>Uses the transaction and expense records already entered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The right time to move is when the manual process starts hiding decisions: staff cannot confidently answer who owes what, which payments are unmatched, which paid orders remain incomplete or what cash is available after expenses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_invoice_quality_checklist\"><\/span>An invoice quality checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Software improves consistency, but the team still needs a clear invoicing policy. Before sending an invoice, check that it includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the correct customer name and contact details;<\/li>\n<li>a unique invoice reference and relevant dates;<\/li>\n<li>plain-language product or service descriptions;<\/li>\n<li>quantities, unit prices and totals that match the agreement;<\/li>\n<li>the agreed payment terms and due date;<\/li>\n<li>an internal owner for customer questions and follow-up;<\/li>\n<li>a clear next step after payment, where delivery or service is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Set separate review requirements for credits, corrections, discounts and unusual payment terms. If your business has specialised accounting, tax or regulatory obligations, have an appropriate professional confirm the invoice and record-keeping configuration. Do not treat a generic software feature list as proof that every obligation has been addressed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_M-Pesa_expenses_and_delivery_strengthen_invoicing\"><\/span>How M-Pesa, expenses and delivery strengthen invoicing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_M-Pesa_to_the_invoice\"><\/span>Connect M-Pesa to the invoice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When collection automation is enabled, Zivo can send hosted checkout or an STK request and retain payment attempts against the correct invoice. Confirmed payments support receipts and customer statements. Review the full <a href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/mpesa-payments\">Zivo M-Pesa payment workflow<\/a> if payment screenshots and matching are a major source of daily work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Record_expenses_alongside_revenue\"><\/span>Record expenses alongside revenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Revenue alone does not explain the business position. Recording suppliers, expenses and payment accounts helps the owner compare money in with money out. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/accounting\">Zivo accounting overview<\/a> shows how invoice, payment, expense and report records connect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_the_promise_after_payment\"><\/span>Keep the promise after payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For businesses delivering products, installations, repairs or other services, an invoice is not the end of the transaction. When enabled, a confirmed payment can hand off to an assigned job so managers can see paid work that still needs action.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_low-risk_implementation_plan\"><\/span>A low-risk implementation plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Define_your_invoice_rules\"><\/span>Define your invoice rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Agree on who can create, review, send, correct and follow up invoices. Standardise line-item descriptions, payment terms and customer naming. Decide when a quotation is required and what evidence authorises conversion to an invoice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_customer_and_balance_data\"><\/span>Prepare customer and balance data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clean duplicate customer records and identify open invoices or opening balances that must move into the new workspace. Keep an archived copy of historical records according to your business\u2019s retention requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configure_the_smallest_useful_scope\"><\/span>Configure the smallest useful scope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start with invoice creation, expenses and customer balances if those solve the immediate problem. Add WhatsApp, M-Pesa or jobs only when ownership and procedures for those steps are clear. Compare current capabilities on the <a href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/pricing\">Zivo pricing and plans page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_a_complete_set_of_cases\"><\/span>Test a complete set of cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Create a quotation, a standard invoice and an invoice requiring correction. Record an unpaid balance and a confirmed payment. Produce the customer receipt or statement and inspect the finance reports. If automation is in scope, also test a failed payment attempt and the hand-off to delivery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Train_staff_and_review_the_first_cycle\"><\/span>Train staff and review the first cycle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Train each person on their own responsibility rather than every feature. Review invoice quality, unpaid follow-up, payment matching and customer questions after the first week or normal billing cycle. Adjust rules before adding volume.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_small_business_start_using_Zivo_for_invoices_only\"><\/span>Can a small business start using Zivo for invoices only?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Zivo presents a free starting plan for manual quotes and invoices, manual expenses, customer balances and essential cashflow and profit reports. Check the current usage limits and inclusions before choosing a rollout plan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Zivo_send_invoices_through_WhatsApp\"><\/span>Can Zivo send invoices through WhatsApp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WhatsApp quotes and invoices are available within Zivo\u2019s paid workflow options. The appropriate setup depends on the plan, business number and Meta requirements, so confirm these during onboarding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_customers_pay_a_Zivo_invoice_by_M-Pesa\"><\/span>Can customers pay a Zivo invoice by M-Pesa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With ZivoPay enabled, a business can send hosted checkout and trigger M-Pesa STK, then retain attempt and confirmation status against the invoice. Settlement setup is confirmed during onboarding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_invoicing_software_replace_an_accountant\"><\/span>Does invoicing software replace an accountant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. It can improve the consistency and connection of customer, payment, expense and report records. Professional judgement may still be required for accounting policy, tax treatment, controls and specialised reporting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_we_test_before_moving_all_invoices\"><\/span>What should we test before moving all invoices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Test customer creation, quotations, invoices, corrections, balances, payment status, receipts, statements, expenses, user access and reports. Include at least one exception and confirm how historical or opening records will be handled.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_with_one_clean_invoice_workflow\"><\/span>Start with one clean invoice workflow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choose a real customer scenario and follow it from quotation to invoice, payment, receipt and the next operational action. That test will show whether the system fits your team better than a feature list alone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/register\">Create a free Zivo workspace<\/a>, then add connected payment and operations tools only when the business needs them.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare invoicing software in Kenya for quotations, invoices, payment records, receipts and customer follow-up, with a practical Zivo checklist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":844,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[386],"tags":[391,390,392],"class_list":["post-845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-payments-and-invoicing","tag-invoice-management-kenya","tag-invoicing-software-in-kenya","tag-sme-billing-software"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=845"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/845\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/844"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=845"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zivo.co.ke\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}