Hailed as one of the oldest establishments in Parklands, Desai House is currently a shadow of its former self. It was constructed by freedom fighter Jashbhai Motibhai Desai. Founding president Jomo Kenyatta (left) posing alongside Jashbhai Motibhai Desai (centre) FacebookIn the 1950s, the house was a reserve for distinguished guests such as prime ministers, presidents, and opposition chiefs from Africa, India and America. Due to several secret night meetings, Desai forged close political ties with founding President Jomo Kenyatta who became his ally through Chief Koinange. Founding father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta (right) with his first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga at a conference in 1965 File

Source: Daily Nation May 05, 2022 17:07 UTC