When Zendaya Atieno, 29-year-old digital content strategist, rented her studio apartment in Nairobi’s Kilimani neighbourhood, many of her family members and friends questioned the wisdom in her decision.
Paying Sh35,000 for what some still call a bedsitter seems extravagant, especially when a one-bedroom apartment in the outskirts of the city could go for less. Ms Atieno however says she saw value in the lifestyle, convenience and peace of mind, especially with the kind of work she does.
