Nairobi is apparently the New York City of East Africa. Under all the praises of the green city under the sun, there are different kinds of people with various kinds of struggles. In the process of grappling, you meet so many strangers who somehow just get into your circle for whatever reasons. It’s not a bad thing to have friends, after all, the greatest gift of life is friendship. Apparently.
As you all strive to have as many friends as possible, keep it mind that nowadays emotions are sold, and ubuntu is nothing more than just an OS. Anyway, below are 5 kinds of buddies you’ll meet in Nairobi.
#1. “Hey Bro”:
These guys are dangerous. They are the kinds of friends who only call when they need help. Most of the texts that start with ‘Hey Bro’ or simply ‘bro’ are always from people asking for something. “Hey bro, check out my new jam”, “Hey bro, unaeza nipa loan?”, and so many like these.
#2. “Wah”
– They only reach out to gossip and tell you ridiculous things about others. These are also the guys who like spamming people with stupid forwards on WhatsApp. They are the
people who add no value to your life but you still keep them around.
#3. The M-Pesa Terror Group:
These are the money people. Unlike the ‘hey bros”, these are the ‘friends’ who ONLY reach out when they want MONEY. “Manze I’ve patad a flat tire on the highway and I don’t have spare. M-Pesa me 10k I’ll refund you tomorrow.” The problem is, that their ‘tomorrow’ never comes; sometimes weeks and month pass by and you’ll still be asking for your money back.
#4. Drunkards –
These are the friends who always have plans. They are good people to have around, but when you realize life is not all about getting drunk and partying all the time, you better stay away from them or else you’ll lose your liver.
#5. Church Squad
– These are the people who are constantly hounding you about salvation. Whenever you see them you just know there’s a bible verse coming your way. They are good people, but they can also be so annoying.
