From Whiskey River to B-Club, are lounges now houses of terror?

For some time now, Nairobi party joints have turned to death traps for patrons. From kidnappings, club drugging, rape, violent robberies and mystery deaths, young party-goers are falling victim to unsuspected evil men and women on the prowl.

And as much as clubs and other party joints are highly associated with brawls, most of which are basically provoked by intoxication, it is becoming a major concern how people carry firearms to the club.

“I don’t think firearms should be carried to the clubs. However, laxity on security issues in most clubs has led to the whole mess. Rarely will the bouncers stop or detect someone carrying a gun into the club,” DNG of 254 Entertainment told Pulse.

“There are so many young people licensed to carry firearms. Most are from prominent families. Some are immature and only carry guns to the club to show off. They are the same guys who will go-ahead to draw a gun after they differ with their friends over a girl,” he added.

“Besides, the abuse and misuse of licensed guns, it is even frightening to come to terms with the fact that many young people are in possession of illegal firearms, most of which are used in robbery incidents around packed entertainment streets.”