The world is no longer a safe place we expected; it is tough on you and everyone else. 

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Just after you leave your house, you start meeting one obstacle after the other.

Talk of thugs who will want to loot all your valuable belongings, that street boy who will want to snatch your wallet, handbag, not to mention the harassment we get in matatus.

Keep in mind that learning a self-defence mechanism is not going around to fight people, that is wrong, and you will be arrested and prosecuted in a court of law. 

Just learn so that you can remain safe in this tough world.

The following are some safety tips you should keep in mind:

1.Reduce the level of distractions when you're out by yourself

You can do this by avoiding to use your phone while walking, don't chat or use your earphones while on the road. 

This will make you stay alert throughout.

2. Make it possible to erase everything from your phone remotely

In case the phone is stolen, you will be able to delete all your important data from the phone.

3. Check for hidden cameras when using an ATM

These are not security cameras you see inside the bank, but micro cameras installed by those who will want to steal your data as you key in on the machine.

4. Go for self-defence classes

With this, you will be in a position to protect yourself from physical dangers pressed to you by anyone.

5. Don't share your location with everyone while on social media 

If your phone, computer, etc. alerts you when a site wants to know your location, always think twice before pressing 'ok allow'. 

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