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Century-old Osman Allu shop pointer to town’s rich history

Osman Allu shop in Nyeri town. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Osman Allu shop in Nyeri town is among some of the family businesses that have been passed from generation to generation.

The shop, along Kimathi Way, has been serving residents since the 1900s. According to records dating back to 1903, the Osman Allu shop is believed to be the oldest building in Nyeri town.

It is named after an Arab...