Why upmarket Westlands risks sliding into urban sprawl

Nairobi skyline at Westlands pictured on May 19, 2025. Wilfred Nyangaresi | Nation

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When it was first zoned, Westlands in Nairobi was imagined as a quiet, upscale residential district with leafy estates, low- to medium-rise homes, and carefully controlled commercial activity tucked into corners.

The roads were narrow but sufficient, the sewer system modest but functional, and the rhythm of life designed for families who valued space and tranquility.

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