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From evangelist to mkora: Meet 10 types of Mjengo foremen

 

If you've ever worked on a mjengo (construction) site in Kenya, chances are you've encountered a few foremen who act as though they own the entire company. Some bark orders like drill sergeants, others double up as evangelists or silent enforcers. From holy rollers to chain smokers, here are ten unforgettable types of foremen found on Kenyan building sites.

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