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Nostalgia, despair as city estates with rich history set to come down

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Nairobi County houses in Kaloleni and Maringo areas. The buildings are set for demolition. [File, Standard]

Nairobi residents living in houses earmarked for demolition in old estates to pave the way for affordable housing are sceptical that once they move, they will not be allocated new units.

Those who spoke to The Standard noted that although the idea both from the national government and Nairobi City County Government is noble, the plan is shrouded in mystery.

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