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Laila Macharia: Inside the mind of top investor

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Centum Investments vice chairperson of the board and Absa Bank non-executive director Laila Macharia. [File, Standard]

From her 14th-floor corner office at the I&M Bank Tower, Laila Macharia has an eagle's view of Nairobi's bustling central business district (CBD).

This vantage point in a way mirrors her place among the top dealmakers in Kenya's corporate boardrooms and investing circles.

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