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The making of luxury apartments

Janet Chamia, founder and CEO Jacyjoka Appartments and Restaurant. [Photo, Standard]

I had just lost my husband and was faced with the task of raising our children alone. Despite the hopelessnees and loneliness I faced, I was determined to start something that would immortalise our union even if he was not there anymore. I decided to use the Sh250,000 in our joint savings account to launch a project that would take care of me and the children.

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