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Fancy a paying house guest? You’re not alone

That serviced apartments are popular among expatriates and visitors to Kenya is not in doubt. However, the dominance of serviced apartments could soon end, thanks to emerging competition from shared housing, a new concept of non-hotel accommodation that is increasingly becoming popular with single business/lone travellers.

The new concept is popular among expatriates in Nairobi who do not mind living with roommates as it offers instant friendship opportunities, security and huge savings.

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