The Stima Loan Meter Trap: How to Avoid Paying Your Landlord’s Electricity Bill.
NAIROBI, Kenya — As thousands of Kenyans hunt for new apartments this month, a silent financial predator is lurking behind the shiny tiles and “modern finishes” of many rental units. An investigation into power billing has revealed that a significant number of tenants are unknowingly paying off their landlords’ infrastructure debts every time they buy…