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Housing tips for expatriates moving to Nairobi

I have been posted to Nairobi to oversee a five-year mass housing project in Nairobi from the first quarter of 2024. I am contemplating whether to rent a house or an apartment since I will be alone in the capital city with occasional visits by my wife and two children. What should I consider to settle on either a house or an apartment in Nairobi?

Harry, UK

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