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THE KENYA's MIDDLE-CLASS NIGHTMARE

I’m seated on a wooden bench under a makuti shed located at a vantage point deep in the heart of a national reserve watching a herd of elephants grazing peaceful below,oblivious of the chaotic world out there. A fortnight ago I handed in my final year project which marked the end of a 5-year pursuit for my Undergrads. Faced with the biggest dilemma of my life, I traveled down to this remote camping site in south coast to strategize on my next step. The decision I'm about to make is to either take the job offered or turn it down and instead follow my passion which is unconventional. Having interned in more than three different companies in the city where I interacted with the Nairobi middle class citizens on a daily basis, I came to abhor the kind of lives they lead. Nothing scares me like the idea of being sucked into the middle class vortex,lose my zeal for achieving greatness and getting into a comfort zone should I take the job. You have probably heard the news about Kenya bei