If there is ever a maligned group of people in Kenya, the people referred to as fundis rank right up there. The word fundi describes any artisan whether they be tailors, mechanics or plumbers.
Their ill reputation in Kenya comes from a history of unreliability, broken promises and bad workmanship among other ills. The mechanic, cobbler, plumber and the electrician are particularly affected. Like any average tray of eggs there are some good ones among the many, the challenge is however that of determining which among them is bad or good before you contract. This challenge has been resolved in other parts of the world by technology.
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