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Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns

By The Standard December 20, 2025

Source: The Standard

Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns

Ol Kalau Affordable Houses where public since Tuesday have visited since Tuesday for open day that ends of Friday.[Boniface Gikandi,Standard]

In today’s article, we turn our eyes into a very interesting observation made by Mohammed Hersi, a well-known figure in the hospitality and tourism sector on his official X account. In the interest of full disclosure, I do not know and have never met Hersi personally. My knowledge of him is based on his professional contribution on policy questions, trends and issues in his sector, mainly through his social and professional media accounts.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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