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Ten types of house helps you will encounter in Kenya (Photo: iStock)
While you may argue that the bosses' attitude and behaviour largely determine how many house managers she or he will stay within a year, getting the right housemaid depends on your luck, your ancestors and if you like the grace of God. Here are the types of house girls you are likely to encounter in every homestead.
THE VILLAGER
She spent most of her life in Shamakholo, so she has little knowledge of city life. You will come from work and find her trying to empty the water in your seater toilet or throw off a gas cylinder because it is empty. You will also have to train her on how to use the cooker, electric kettle and even washing machine.
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