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Why Kenyans spend much to renovate their rented houses
Interior Designer and Personal Stylist Candy Nabwrire’s sitting room, pictured at her house in Ruaka, Kiambu County, on September 17, 2025. She is known for her Afrocentric aesthetic.
In the quiet northern suburb of Ruaka in Kiambu County, Candy Nabwire has transformed her two-bedroom rental into a space that defines her identity as an African woman.
"People hesitate to decorate rental properties because they don't own them. But decorating isn't about ownership; it's about creating a space where you feel comfortable and happy," says Candy. "I look at it this way: This is my space, my sanctuary. I live here, so why not make it feel like home?"
