I went to the Ruiru offices of the Ministry of Lands. Yes, now that I’m of a certain age and dispensation, it appears my life oscillates around the issue of kamugunda (farmland). Suddenly, a marauding gang of brokers descended on us, each offering all manner of assistance, for a fee. A particular document we needed required an official fee of Sh500, but the brokers asked for Sh2,500 to process it. Yes, the system works with clock-like precision; it’s designed to slow down or expedite at will, especially when the brokers scatter.

Source: Daily Nation February 08, 2024 18:17 UTC