This archive report was first published on 26 September 2019.
As the tea bonus payment approaches in October, Bomet Town is once again witnessing a surge in the number of twilight girls from various parts of the country.
According to reports, these women, who come from as far as Mombasa, are taking advantage of careless farmers who tend to squander their tea bonus carelessly.
Similar to other trading centres in the region, such as Silibwet, Mogogosiek, and Kapkwen, the women have booked lodging rooms in Bomet town.
Bomet Central Police Commander Musa Imamai Omar has cautioned local farmers against the risks associated with carrying large amounts of cash, warning that they risk losing their hard-earned money to the women and marauding gangs.
Commander Omar advised farmers to engage in other development activities instead of careless drinking and short-lived merriment at the expense of meeting family needs.
It's worth noting that in past incidents, tea farmers would often spend their bonus money on drinks and roasted goat meat in Bomet Town and its environs.
Additionally, the women are also known to take advantage of the wheat harvesting season in Narok County between July and August.
Published on September 26, 2019.
