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Signs you’re officially middle class

The fact that Ann* and her fiancé had modest jobs did not stop them holding a colourful wedding. The two had resolved nothing would stand in the way of a show of extravagance.

With contributions from their church, relatives, friends, savings and her fiancé taking a personal loan, they raised Sh1 million for a ceremony that would occupy prime time on one of the popular wedding shows on television.

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