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Here is what the Kenyan rich, poor worry most about

The poor live one day at a time with a huge chunk of their income going towards ensuring their stomachs are full and a roof remains over their heads [Courtesy]

Musician Julius Owino, popularly known as Juliani, in one of his hit songs, sang: “Msee msoto analia njaa, sonko anacomplain na obesity” (The poor is crying of hunger, the rich is complaining of obesity).

In Kenya, just like in many other societies, what gives the poor sleepless nights is not necessarily what the rich are worried about.

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