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How Kileleshwa and Kilimani lost their shine

A general view of Nairobi City , Community and Upper hill and Kilimani neoghbourhoods on September 24, 2022. [Elvis Ogina,Standard]

Years back, mansionettes and bungalows defined Kilimani and Kileleshwa suburbs as the city's serene neighbourhoods close to the Central Business District (CBD).

Earmarked as Zone Four by the now defunct Nairobi City Council, one would only go four floors high in the two areas perceived to be owned by the country's wealthy and middle-income earners.

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