DEATH IN THE FUN.

2100HRS, and she pops out of home late ready for girls night out. Her mum watches in sadness as she desperately struts in her high heels. Her skirt barely reaches her knees, her top leaving the a little to imagination. Hooks up with her pals and they check in to a local joint. They instantly attract adequate male attention, and by the time they are having there third round of hard liquor, its settling in strangers' pockets.
Three four bottles down the road and she begins to feel the effect. Her pals have all got their 'catchs' and they are getting cosy in varied couches. She tries to maintain her composure since she now has male company that she wouldn't want to bore. They chat, laugh, flirt... they have a good time. Then suddenly she realises her pals are nowhere to be seen. She begins to get worried, her head heavy and dizzy. So she makes that wise decision to go home. He offers to escort her to the taxi parking and they share a hug with this 'sweet' guy who apparently she doesn't even remember asking his name. Ten minutes into the trip to head home and her head is overwhelmed, she collapses, lights out. That bastard spiced his drink. Another of his numerous catchs she has become.

She wakes up early the next day, in a gutter, her hair shambled and her dress torn. Her body aches at every joint. She fears for the worst. Her phone is missing. So she asks help from a pedestrian. Hmph! It was a girls night out for sure, in the night of a world that has become so cold, eating its own offspring.
Once the medical report came out, it was a shocking story. She had been drugged with a common sedative that clears all memory.
This is an account of a lady who had her world crushed for irresponsible outing. It really shows the kind of risk everyone is once they are hitting those streets in the night in search of a good-time. Recently, such an escapade of fun even brought to the death of Ms. Keino, a student at the University of Nairobi and a budding journalist.
Based on the account that it was a 'party' or rather a business meeting as information is currently suggesting, Ms. Keino was just a victim of circumstances, as anyone else would be, especially those that are not conscious about their activities at their nights out. In a similar case, another young blood got wasted after being beaten up by bouncers. Another life ended too soon and in the worst possible of circumstances; in pursuit of fun.
Is our ignorance getting the best of us? I think so. We trust our friends and at times even our relatives to ensure that nothing ensues once we have had that dose of liquor, yet we are losing our own under the very same circumstances. That is why it is important to be considerate before embarking on those nights out.

Know where you are going.
Ive seen people see private events advertised by their chat-mates and they rush to be there, whereas they do not know what kind of people will be at the event. Well, you could easily be that foolish sheep that elegantly walks to the slaughter. Before you can rush to attend any event, please ensure that you have a clear conscience concerning the venue and the guests. Otherwise a tablet of a drug is enough to make you regret forever.

Always have company, and the right one.
Unless you are meeting them there, any night-out should always be done in trusted company. Ladies especially, the moment one of you is not in sight, ensure you find out where they are and constantly check on them. This is just to ensure that they are well and that they are acting responsibly. Ladies have a tendency of relying on men they meet in the clubs to take care of them. Shock on you, the sane could end up being the wolf in sheep attire.

Avoid suggestive gesturing.
Suggestive gesturing may always send the wrong message and castigate evil ideas. If you are the kind of flattering with everyone and you left your spouse somewhere, well, your not just being a slut, your also putting your safety on the line. The next minute you'll probably attract the eye of a 'catcher' somewhere and once you are in the radar you are a potential victim, so to speak.


Party animal?
Fridays never pass you by? Are you the kind to cry because your pals backed out? Are you the kind to receive calls from everyone who is out and they are hoping to meet you? Then your party habits are wanting, and you are at great risk of having a night out go wrong. Think of it this way, someone who is constantly at the sea is at a greater risk of drowning than somebody who spends more time on the land.

Learn to say no.
If u feel that you do not wish to be somewhere, its right to say no, and to avoid being there. Similarly, if you have been invited somewhere that you feel you do not trust, do not go. Its wrong to gamble with your safety and more so your life.

Fun indoors is way better and cheaper!




As much we want to go out and demonstrate the death of Ms. Keino, we as the young people should be thinking of how we can adopt better party traits to avoid losing our own in those dark nights. Whats the point if we just protest after its happened? Yet we ourselves are at risk of having such occurrences happening to us?