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Apr 2022
30m 1s

Escaping the city

Bbc World Service
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<p>‘Slow down and struggle less’: Never-ending hustle, changing city spaces and the lure of the countryside. More people seem to be talking about moving out of Nairobi, to a simpler way of life. Mugambi is at a crossroads, deciding if it’s time to move, while Leslie and her family are already building their dream home in the hills. Thanks for listening. Let ... Show More
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