This archive report was first published on 21 August 2019.
Located on Moi Avenue, Sabina Joy has been a fixture in Nairobi's nightlife scene for decades. The club's reputation for adult entertainment has drawn in a number of high-profile politicians over the years.
According to various sources, the following politicians have been known to frequent Sabina Joy:
- Governor Nanok, the Turkana Governor, has admitted to visiting the club during his university days in the 1980s.
- Senator Orengo, the Siaya Senator, has also confirmed that he was a regular visitor to Sabina Joy in the early 1980s.
- Babu Owino, the youthful MP, has shared a story about his encounter at the club, which involved a football match between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.
- Francis Atwoli, the COTU boss, responded to a question about visiting Sabina Joy by saying, 'How on earth could I have missed such a place?'
- Fred Matiang'i, the interior CS, has said that he accidentally stumbled upon the club in 1996 but has never returned.
- Jimmy Wanjigi, the business mogul, has admitted to frequenting Sabina Joy in the 1990s to 'cool down his brain.'
- Senator Wetangula, the Bungoma Senator, has said that he was introduced to Sabina Joy by a close friend in 1978.
- Oscar Sudi, the Kapseret legislator, has praised Sabina Joy and admitted to being a frequent visitor to the club.
While Sabina Joy is known for its adult entertainment, the club has also been a hub for business deals and networking.