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Ten types of irritating visitors Kenyans wish away

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There are visitors who will make you feel like a refugee in your own home. Perhaps it's that sister-in-law from upcountry who comes and stays in your bedsitter for a full three months under the guise of looking for a job. You secretly wish for the day she leaves so you can reclaim your conjugal rights. Here are ten types of annoying visitors every Kenyan wishes would go away:

  1. The Controller
    Once she arrives at your house, she will take control of everything, including ordering your children around. You will no longer watch your favourite programs, as she will be glued to her soap operas, which you have absolutely no interest in. She will also instruct your wife or maid on what to cook or how to organize your home.

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