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Created for profits the Imperial was founded in 1906. Roger Williams created a fortune in the primary sector and wanted to diversify investments. The Imperal was operated as a sole trader.
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Imperial has become a market leader and the most famous in Mombassa.
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Jeff Williams, Roger's heir and son sell the Imperial due to external political factors. He gets Jomo, the groundskeeper a work permit in the UK.
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The Imperial bought due to attractiveness as a property. Sold due to external political tensions.
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Martin finishes university with a degree in hotel management. Feels he wants to connect with racist heritage and goes back to Kenya with his father Jomo
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Susan’s grandfather, Craig Chapman, had travelled
to Kenya from Liverpool (UK) in the early 20th century to open and operate an orphanage near Nairobi. Unlike Roger Williams, who was already wealthy before he left England and went to Kenya to make even more money, Craig Chapman had a humanitarian motivation. When Kenya became independent, Craig stayed and continued to work for other non-profit organizations. His whole family lived in Kenya; his grand-daughter only left the country to study. -
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Susan competes for the job as well. Feels discriminated against and angry. Beginning of tensions between Susan and Martin.
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One employee in the Housekeeping Department, Guthoni, was frequently calling in sick and did not come to work. Rather than enquiring about the reason, Susan dismissed Guthoni for repeated absenteeism. What Susan did not know is that Guthoni had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and required frequent medical treatment.
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