This was in today’s paper. A fascinating read on how the Rwathia and Imenti small farmers came to own almost all of downtown Nairobi. Also how akina Michuki and Peter Muga of Ikwiti became birrioneas thanks to your forbearers.
Ati they were advised by Kenyatta Snr that the young moneyed men from Western had three great needs . Food, alcohol and sex so waliteka your grandpas na hizo pale Sabina Joy na Accra Riva/Rd bars and brothels . Wakaachia Mali yote makahaba and went back home destitute.
Many years later, their sons and their sons (wangapi crew) are still repeating those same mistakes. A great read for those interested in the origins of the seedy part of the city that has swallowed so many souls and dreams. Vijana tuache upoko
