Walking alone at night in the streets of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu Nakuru, Eldoret among other towns can be dangerous and risky to a greater extent.
Cases of people being robbed or mugged by robbers in the late hours are very common.
Such incidents have been reported and still happen up to date. They say that security starts with you. Indeed, you have to be more than careful and on the lookout when walking at night in some places in Kenya. Below are some of the places you should avoid walking alone at night: 1. Avoid alleys at all costsAn alley is a narrow street, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of buildings. Such places are termed as thugs hideouts. They mostly hide in alleys to rob people. Alleys are shortcuts; however, you should avoid walking in such places at night. Use the main road if possible.2. Around or in the market placesMarket places are always full of mugs. Markets like Gikomba, Kongowea and Muthurwa are not safe during late hours. Avoid walking around such places alone at night.3. Dark placesThese are the most dangerous places you should avoid walking alone at night. Thugs hide in such places to assault passers-by. With the increasing crime rate, always take caution whenever you are walking alone at night.#hivisasaoriginal