It is ironical that in Kenya, it is acceptable that an old man can get a younger woman, even if she is half his age, it is acceptable. But if it is a younger man, it becomes another story. Whether the relationship is casual or serious, such unions make perfect fodder for the gossip columns.

That is why the young men, who want "rich, stable, older" women have found it easier to deal online. The online space has allowed people to use fake IDs and to seek unions that dont allow the society to judge them.

It is a totally different story when we talk about gay and lesbians in Kenya, we like to wish it away and imagine that all the people around us are straight, heterosexual or any other term that you may want to ascribe.

People usually imagine that others do not have the freedom to follow their paths; whether beaten or otherwise and so when you ask around, it will be said that the gay community does not exist in Kenya but that is not the case.

To get a better feel of the situation, I decided to register in a site; seeking men, women and for casual sex. You will be shocked the responses I received. From the women to younger boys promising me energy and vitality. But there was this married old guy saying that he is interested but can only call these and these times and another offered to take me out on Friday night.

I have my own curiosities about everything and so for the women who expressed interest, I was able to ask questions under my fake ID, which allowed me to embarrass myself with the consolation that this woman does not know me.

After all.... the exercise was enlightening and showed me that the online spaces are providing new grounds for people to meet and share the common things, whether the society likes it or not.

Psssstt.....I am still weighing about the friday date though am not sure who the person is......

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