Actually it is a peeing contest-counties that are livable in terms of price, amenities and jobs will attract more residents.

Isn't that the point that burbs will continue to attract people starting out on the property ladder not necessarily the urban moneyed middle class who are interested in enhancing their standard of living. It's a gold rush(new frontier mindset) and that's why there is a boom in DC properties. The DC boom will plateau in time and it won't catch up with Nairobi core. As Nairobi core becomes more sophisticated with a younger more educated generation it will displace those priced out to the burbs. That's when you'll see property prices stagnate.

"Poor people who’ve moved to the suburbs tend to be farther away from their jobs, and in many areas where public transportation is poor; there are few ways to make the connections needed to get there."

“People who might once have been able to get a job locally are now either travelling for a very long time at a high cost or, when they do the calculation on transport cost and [commute] time, they’re [ending up] not working”

Now what is this? Terrible!!! The Architect who designed these houses should be caned. They should have faced inwards towards a central courtyard. That way you get the community to interact. Aki dust bowlers hii ndio future lavington? Ngai...

@mugundaman, I was in Kitengela today and noted Artcafe has taken the prime location in the new kitengela mall. Now we have a nice place to meet clients. The Portland sports club has been deteriorating.

I would have preferred java or cafe deli but artcafe it is. I hope it will teach them how to handle local clients because there are no wazungu in kitengela.