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What Kenya can learn from Singapore's rise and housing

Singapore skyline. [AP photo]

Singapore, a small island country that was once a British colony became prosperous under Lee Kuan Yew after gaining independence in 1965.

Under Lee's guidance, the government was efficient, fought graft and prioritised long-term social and economic planning over populist policies.

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