My name is Hassan, and I run a small transport company in Mombasa, near Nyali. For years, I worked closely with a wealthy importer named Salim.
He owned several wholesale shops along Digo Road and was known for sharp business tactics. At first, people admired his success. Later, they began to question his methods.
Salim had one habit that frustrated many partners he hoarded profits.
Whenever joint deals were concluded, he would delay payments, manipulate accounting figures, and claim unexpected losses. Suppliers complained quietly, but no one challenged him openly because of his influence.
He believed money was power, and power meant silence. Last year, Salim secured one of the biggest fertilizer import deals at the Port of Mombasa.
It was a partnership venture, and several investors expected a fair distribution of profits. CONTINUE READING