Caption for the landscape image: Evolution of sex work in Nairobi: From streets to glitz…from dingy to posh Thursday, October 10, 2024 Scroll down to read the article For decades, Nairobi's Central Business District was the undisputed capital of sex work in Kenya. Photo credit: Nation Media Group By Mercy Simiyu Correspondent Summary Article Related What you need to know: In this new world of sex, there are no more awkward street encounters or police raids—just a direct message away.With just a few clicks, clients can browse profiles, negotiate terms, and set up meetings – all from the comfort of their homes.The shift to online spaces offers a layer of anonymity that many sex workers and clients find appealing. For decades, Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) was the undisputed capital of sex work in Kenya. From the dimly lit corners of Koinange Street to the bustling bars of River Road, sex work was largely a public affair. PREMIUM What goes on in the minds of men who go to buy sex? In the African context, buying intimacy is still shrouded in secrecy. PREMIUM Risky affair: The rising cost of intimacy in Kenya Condom prices have risen up to four times compared to last year, ‘Nation’ analysis shows. Why 'your' favourite twilight girl is being chased out of Thika town Kiambu County government says it has launched a clean-up exercise to rid Thika town of commercial sex workers. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Learn the art of failing upwards PREMIUM Temidayo, Burna Boy’s sound man: ‘Every day I step out for a job, it costs them Sh86,600’ PREMIUM Reflection on the culture of theft in Kenya PREMIUM US TV presenter just one of many foreign broadcasters Kenyans have ‘greeted’ Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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