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How corruption kills investment and jobs in Kenya

NAIROBI: You have worked hard to identify a suitable commercial property for development. You have also been negotiating a facility with your bank to develop a 10-storey residential property comprising 40, three-bedroom units once you conclude the purchase.

You have even gone a step further and produced building plans for the property. As soon as you finalise the purchase, you submit the plans to the relevant authorities for requisite approvals.

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