This archive report was first published on 5 January 2020.
Infidelity is a common issue in Kenyan relationships, with many men engaging in extramarital affairs.
According to various sources, men often save their mpango wa kandos with sweet names in their phone-books, which can be a sign of their roving eye.
Some common names used by Kenyan men to save their mpango wa kandos include:
- Landlord
- Sister-In-Law
- Initials (e.g. CN)
- Boda boda
- Muthoni wa maai
- Mum
- Akinyi fish supplier
- Mama mboga
- Taxi guy
- Wrong number
- Mpesa
- Watchman
- Insurance agent
- Mama mboga
- Nicknames
- Class monitor
- Mama kufua/Wash lady
- Suzzy media
- Co-op agent
- Caro M-pesa
- Mama nani (e.g. Mama Ochieng)
- Njeri wa Makara
It's worth noting that these names may not necessarily indicate infidelity, but rather a creative way to save contacts.
