Fleeing Nairobi for new money and serenity in small towns

Two years ago, at the height of Covid-19, a shift happened in Kenyans’ lifestyles. The serenity in the villages and rural areas became more appealing to urban dwellers.

Following job losses and the restlessness of staying in cramped, tiny apartments during the lockdowns, some city dwellers packed and moved to less crowded towns with spacious houses and greenery, and new opportunities.