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Rising counterfeits are threat to construction qaulity, safety

CEO of East African Cables, Paul Muigai. [Courtesy]

In the early 1980s, my father decided to construct a masonry tank, a project that holds fond memories for me.

The job was entrusted to Muya, a skilled graduate from the local polytechnic, and my brother played the vital role of 'mtu wa mkono' (handyman). I eagerly contributed by fetching water from the nearby stream and assisting with tools.

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