The Kilimani Contrast

The journey from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Malik's family residence in Kilimani was an immersive experience, a transition from the raw, unfiltered energy of the airport into the cultivated tranquility of one of Nairobi's most exclusive neighborhoods.

Seated in the plush, cream-leather backseat of Mr. Njoroge's impeccably maintained Mercedes S-Class, Amani watched the city unfold. The initial chaotic symphony of matatus jostling for space, street vendors hawking their wares, and the general thrum of a city that never truly slept gradually gave way to wider, tree-lined avenues.

High stone walls, often crowned with vibrant cascades of bougainvillea and underscored by the glint of security wiring, concealed sprawling properties, each a silent testament to considerable wealth and influence.