This archive report was first published on 23 August 2021.
Kenyan bars have been accused of exploiting the commercial sex industry for personal gain. This shift in the industry began with the Jubilee regime's ban on street prostitution in 2013.
With the closure of Koinange Street and the deliberate switch-off of lighting in CBDs, prostitution moved to bars. However, even bars that allowed prostitution, such as Florida, Dolce, and Simmers, were shut down due to political interference.
Bar owners have taken advantage of this imbalance to cash in on their own form of dishonest prostitution. They arrange for a bevy of girls to entice male patrons, who in-turn buy liquor and drive up sales in the clubs.
The girls are briefed by bar-owners not to sleep with patrons, and are guaranteed access to the clubs with payment being in cash and food. This arrangement has been likened to an abusive relationship, where young men are forced to pay for the company of these girls.
Young men are advised to boycott clubs that seek to meddle in the prostitution value chain for personal gain. This is a personal business transaction that should not be supported.
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How clubs operate today These girls host in clubs. You buy their drinks & drive up sales. They can’t be “picked up” by regular Joe’s under club policies. They’re are reserved for “VIP’s” Yet you still go back. An abusive relationship. Stop simping! — Cyprian, Is Nyakundi (@CisNyakundi) August 23, 2021
Milan kwanza they have some lady huko kwa entrance, ananusa your perfume,akisikia ni ile ya street anaambia bouncer ambia huyo arudi 😂😂😂 — MasterSagini (@MasterSagini) August 23, 2021
