It has now emerged that Westlands hosts most joints where gays and lesbians go to party.
Many members of the LGBTQ+ community still operate underground because of stigma and the mere fact that homosexuality is still a crime in Kenya.
The Kenyan Penal Code, which dates back to the British colonial period, holds liable to imprisonment any person involved in “unnatural offences” or “carnal knowledge against the order of nature” (up to 14 years), and any males involved in “indecent practices” (up to five years).
Kenya’s Penal Code, which criminalises same-sex activity, remain intact especially following a High Court ruling in May 2019 which rejected a petition calling for the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the country.
Even though the Kenyan constitution forbids criminalises same-sex activity, homosexuality is thriving in the country right under the nose of authorities.
Gays and lesbians even have their own entertainment joints where they go to party.
These joints are listed on homosexual sites which offer their members guidance on where to safely party in cities across the globe.
Below are 7 entertainment joints in Nairobi listed on homosexuality site as providing safe haven for LGBTQ+ to party.
Little Temple
Formerly Envy, Little Temple is a nicely decorated club in the CBD with loud music frequented by gays and lesbians.
Mojo’s Lounge & Bar
Mojo’s which is located in the CBD was also listed as a joint where gays and lesbians frequent.
It is more relaxed and reasonably priced with an unpretentious local crowd. There are three bars inside and a large balcony outside that gets crowded early.
Mist Bar & Grill
Opposite Odeon on Tom Mboya Street, Mist Bar & Grill is also a joint where members of the LGBTQ+ go to party.
It is a lounge-y night club with live country music on Mondays, karaoke on Tuesdays and big weekend parties. Music and security are good and drinks affordable. Big screens for sports matches and free WiFi.
Privée Westlands
Privée Westlands is the meeting spot for gays and lesbians.
Privée describes itself as an “urban themed new Africa continental restaurant that doubles up as a international night club.”
On the first floor of Fortis Towers, it’s a trendy, chilled-out spot that heats up at night with DJs and dancing.
Entrance is restricted as revelers are required to carry their ID cards and the dress code is smart-casual.
Pavement
The Pavement in Westlands is highly recommended for gays, lesbians on the homosexuality site.
The site says the Pavement is one of the major clubs in Nairobi where ‘it always happening’.
It further adds that there is good food at the restaurant, then good popular music in the club, with different theme nights and a spacious floor to shake a leg.
Gipsy Bar
Gipsy bar located in Woodvale Grove, Westlands was also listed as a safe haven for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
“There are no featured evenings as such though often there is a DJ or a live band. Some of the bartenders and waiters are cute as are the burly bouncers, but it, is best not to ask them out directly until you know them better, they will almost always act offended. And they are apparently all straight. Crowd: Mixed cosmopolitan crowd including a fairly sized gay crowd, both out and closeted,” the site described Gipsy Bar.
Spiders Pub
Spiders Pub on Ronald Ngala Street in Nairobi CBD is also a top spot for gays.
“All straight, but at mentioned times over 50% of population could be gay. Can tell from the look in the eyes/someone can approach you. Crowd: Straight/Gay,” the homosexuality site described Spiders Pub.
