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How Nairobians survive the city's tough life, high cost of living

A section of Kibra slums, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

You do not need binoculars or a power presentation with graphs, diagrams and soundtracks to tell how life in the city has become expensive for some Nairobians.

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