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Why Mariakani is the new property hotspot in Kilifi

An aerial view of one of the modern buildings built in Mariakani, Kilifi County. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Mariakani town is 36 kilometres northwest of Mombasa, along the busy Mombasa-Nairobi Highway.

Its name derives from the Kamba name for quivers "mathyakani" as it was the hiding place for quivers by long-distance traders before entering Mombasa.

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