Why Mariakani is the new property hotspot in Kilifi

An aerial view of one of the modern buildings built in Mariakani, Kilifi County. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Mariakani town is 36 kilometres northwest of Mombasa, along the busy Mombasa-Nairobi Highway.

Its name derives from the Kamba name for quivers  “mathyakani” as it was the hiding place for quivers by long-distance traders before entering Mombasa....