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How jobless engineer found success in property

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 3yrs ago

Moses Muriithi, CEO Fanaka Real Estate Ltd (L) and Nominated Senator Isaac Ngugi (R), when the company marked the its 5th anniversary in Kiambu County. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard]

Moses Muriithi learned from his parents that land was a good investment to sink his money. This is after a piece of land they had intended to buy cheaply years back appreciated in value that they were unable to purchase it.

In 2014, Muriithi bought his first plot aiming to sell later and make good money.

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