A nightclub has sparked outrage among a section of Kenyans for making a joke about Airbnb and forest in its signage meant to entertain revellers. Nightclub’s witty signage backfired and offended a section. Kenyans. The signage, which was meant to entertain customers, read: “Airbnb ama msitu?” (Airbnb or forest). This was a sarcastic question that implied that customers could either choose to stay in an Airbnb or sleep in the forest. Why is Airbnb trending in Kenya? However, many Kenyans found the joke to be insensitive and offensive, especially in light of the recent murders of two young women, Starlet Wahu and Rita Waeni Muendi, who were killed in separate Airbnb apartments after going on dates. . The cases have raised concerns over the safety and security of Airbnb users in Kenya, and have prompted calls for stricter regulations and background checks for hosts and guests. Nightclub stirs mixed reaction after Airbnb joke Some Kenyans took to social media to express their displeasure and disgust over the nightclub’s joke, which they said was disrespectful to the victims and their families and trivialized the serious issue of violence against women. One user, @Kevoh_254, posted: “As much as I love dark humour, I find this to be disturbing!” Netizens took to the comment section, writing: @_Ndunge_: “Why are people making these jokes?” @samforisrael: “The poor family is mourning while others are making humour.” @Vantage1420: “Those baddies were right, the drink blessing culture is overrated.” @calvinebarongo: “This is disturbing!” @iJackGa: “Saw the same on a t-shirt here, insensitive.” @cessyliyah: “I know not all trending topics are for humour content.”
by Brian Ajon
