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. 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 Sit up and listen, experience is talking PREMIUM Mwalimu Andrew: Sue me, the teachers will work over the holidays... PREMIUM Why do some men abandon the church and rely on their wives’ prayers? PREMIUM Paco Perez, the DJ who shaped city’s soul scene 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 Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust. PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections. PREMIUM What next for Matiang’i as Ongwae’s new party raises stakes in Gusii Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative.
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Risky affair: The rising cost of intimacy in Kenya Condom prices have risen up to four times compared to last year, ‘Nation’ analysis shows.
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Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust.
PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections.
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