Local investors: The builders Kenya cannot afford to lose

There is an old proverb that says a village that burns its own granary will go hungry regardless of how good the harvest was...

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A Kenyan proverb highlights the nation's current situation where domestic private capital, crucial for infrastructure and economic sectors, is reportedly being undermined by negative narratives.

The article emphasizes the importance of local investors, describing them as the "builders Kenya cannot afford to lose."
These investors are financing vital projects such as roads, stadiums, military homes, farms, and hotels, according to the report.
The piece suggests that instead of supporting these domestic builders, Kenya is facing a situation akin to a village burning its own granary.

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