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Ruaka vs Gachie: A tale of two Nairobi satellite towns

Alma Estate is an upcoming part of Ruaka fast-growing area. [File, Standard]

In the 1990s, Ruaka was a desolate village frozen in time and prospects.

Then during the Kibaki era, a new bypass brought the sleepy town to life. Maize farms gave way to high-rise apartments.

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