caretaker ameniteka

So you know how most caretakers in this Nairobi of ours live on the ground floor. It makes sense—easy access to both tenants and prospective tenants.As a newcomer to Nairobi, one of my hobbies was walking around looking at buildings. My logic was simple: if a landlord spent money making the outside look good, then surely the inside must be worth seeing too.

One day, a beautiful building caught my eye. I approached the gate and spotted a sign:ONE BEDROOM TO LET. A phone number was written underneath. I called to inquire about the rent and, if possible, view the house immediately.No answer.I called again.

As the phone rang, a tenant walked out of the gate. I quickly ended the call. Maybe she was the caretaker, or at least someone with firsthand information.I greeted her and received a warm reply."This must be a good building," I thought. "Look at how friendly the residents are."After a few pleasantries,...