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From the Ground

Practical perspectives, local context and useful things to know when your plans involve Kenya.

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Thinking About Living in Nairobi? Start With the Life You Want to Live

Choosing where to live in Nairobi starts with more than a list of popular neighbourhoods. Your routine, commute, family, lifestyle and priorities can tell you far more about where you will actually feel at home.

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Property4 min read

Looking at Property in Kenya From Abroad? What Should You Check Before You Go Further?

Property decisions can move quickly when you are looking from abroad. Before money changes hands, slow the process down long enough to understand what you are actually looking at and who is independently checking it.

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Connections5 min read

You Need the Right People in Kenya. How Do You Find Them From Abroad?

Google can give you names. LinkedIn can give you profiles. Finding the person or organisation that actually fits what you are trying to accomplish takes a little more context.

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Why we write this

Written from here, not from a search engine.

From the Ground shares considered, practical material about property realities, neighbourhoods, professional meetings, local coordination, partnerships, schools, healthcare and business context in Kenya. We publish pieces when they are complete and useful — not simply to fill a page.

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