The chief secretary, with her 35 years in government, is steeped in the culture of Britain's colonial civil service.

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Mr Mudavadi senior had worked his way up through the ranks of the civil service during the colonial era, starting his career as a teacher and ending up in charge of education in western Kenya.

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Diplomats argue that the country's civil service has inherited the competence of British colonial administrators.

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Located in the key Connaught Place business district, the hotel is revered for its blend of Victorian, Colonial and Art Deco design touches, modern conveniences and impeccable service.

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