It was historically known as “Kiamviti” which roughly translates into “place of hyenas”. Welcome to Dallas estate, Embu’s most populous estate and arguably the fastest growing neighbourhood in Embu.

 

Once characterized by wooden and tin low cost “ghetto” structures two decades ago, Dallas’ changing skyline now boasts of dozens of high-rise flats and if this trend of flats replacing slums continues, the estate could soon become the people’s residence of choice despite increase in house-rent.

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The estate is also relatively secure, convenient and once tarmacking of the Dallas Ring Road, of which the first phase is complete, it will be easily accessible in all kind of weather.

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Embu town is literally moving towards Dallas estate; once the place of hyenas

 

 

Source: Emberian