Kenya's irony of want amidst plenty

Hearing that nearly 400 Kenyans have joined the dollar millionaires’ list was quite uplifting.

Knight Frank’s 2015 Wealth Report paints the picture of country on the rise. It is not unusual to spot top-of-the-range cars parked in the city mall’s parking yards. Luxury brands have responded to the growing middle-class and have laid out their wares to be savoured. From electronics companies and fashion entities to high-end eateries and hotels, things are looking up for Kenyans.