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Ambrose Ofafa: The Forgotten Civic Hero Who Shaped Nairobi’s Eastlands

Ambrose Ofafa: The Forgotten Civic Hero Who Shaped Nairobi’s Eastlands

Ambrose Ofafa When one walks through Nairobi’s Eastlands — past Ofafa Jericho, Ofafa...
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The Story of Baba Dogo

The Story of Baba Dogo: How One Man’s Kindness Named a Nairobi Estate

Baba Dogo(RIGHT) If you drive through Ruaraka today, past the factories, hardware yards, and...
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When a Money Market Fund Is Better Than Land Banking

When a Money Market Fund Is Better Than Land Banking

Land ownership holds emotional and cultural value in Kenya — “ardhi haipotei” (land...
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When Embu Dreamt of America: A Stroll Through Names, Nostalgia, and Notorious Nights

When Embu Dreamt of America: A Stroll Through Names, Nostalgia, and Notorious Nights

The founders of Embu, it would seem, dreamt big — perhaps even across oceans. They...
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Minimalist Living in Kenya: The Rise of a Simpler, Smarter Lifestyle

  In a world obsessed with “more,” a quiet revolution is taking root in Kenya —...
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What are the 9 types of buildings?

These are the nine standard building classifications, as defined by most national building...
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Shipping Container Housing in Kenya: Smart Innovation or Stylish Gamble?

Across Kenya, the idea of turning old shipping containers into homes, offices, and Airbnbs...
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Precast vs Brick and Mortar in Kenya: Cost-Cutting Revolution or Passing Fad?

In recent years, construction sites across Kenya — from Nairobi’s suburbs to Kisumu and...
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Is an Upcountry Mansion “Dead Capital”?

Is an Upcountry Mansion “Dead Capital”?

In simple terms, “dead capital” refers to wealth that’s locked up in an asset that...
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The Viability of Property Flipping in Kenya

The Viability of Property Flipping in Kenya

How to Find Distressed, Rundown, or Poorly Managed Properties Property flipping — buying...
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The Mysterious Murder of Jacob Juma

The Mysterious Murder of Jacob Juma

On the night of May 6, 2016, Kenyan businessman Jacob Juma was found lifeless in a pool of...
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How to Discharge Your Title After Paying Off a Bank Loan in Kenya

How to Discharge Your Title After Paying Off a Bank Loan

Clearing a bank loan that was secured by your land or property is a big milestone — but it...
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