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Americanisation of our cities is upon us, what next?

Dubbed Global Trade Centre (GTC Towers), the 7.5-acre development comprises six imposing towers: a 47-level 3A Plus Office Tower, a 35-level hotel tower that will host the star-studded US chain JW Marriott hotel. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Where would you get a quarter of an acre or more to build a private home in Nairobi?

How much would it cost? The truth is that such a piece of land in the city is likely to be filled up with high-rise apartments or an office block.

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