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Shagalabagala: Inside Sh150,000 per night residence in Nairobi

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Shagalabagala house in Karen. [Silas Otieno, Standard]

Shagalabagala house is one the most striking historic colonial structures of all time. It's full of character and personality. What fascinated me is that the name does an injustice to what the actual place looks like.

Sitting on a four-acre piece of land in Karen, the serenity of the property explains why it is a hotcake for those seeking to spend some time away from the chaos of the CBD.

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