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An aerial view of Nairobi City from Ngara [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]
In a conversation with a foreigner visiting Kenya, he explained why he thought our cities were not welcoming to visitors. Apart from no clear road signage, the cities were more business than people-oriented. “Cities are for pedestrians to walk around, admire history, take coffee and relax. That is why most cities have parks or even benches where you can sit and rest.“
Well, how could I argue with that? Our cities have metal spikes on anything that looks like a seat to idlers.
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