Nairobi's most dateable men

In our last issue of The Nairobian we gave you a list of the least dateable women, career speaking. This week-and just to be gender sensitive- we detail the professions that get women drooling.

Judging from an in house survey, it turns out that girls really do love artistes, businessmen and a man in uniform. Soldiers topped the list of hunky heartthrobs, and emergency service personnel weren’t far behind.

There are some surprising results as well as some, which seasoned relationship experts cannot explain:

10. ‘I will build a super highway across the Indian Ocean.’ (Politicians) 

Forget the competition that comes with dating Bwana Mkubwa. Every Nairobi woman wants an extra ordinary man who gets VIP treatment wherever he goes. She wants to be able to walk straight up to the security barriers of restricted areas without having to go through the rigorous checkups that have now increased thanks to the Al-Shabaab terror menace. Once inside, she also wants people to recognise her, and even have the owner or manager offer her a drink, on the house of course!

 9. ‘I pour, not money, but the milk of human kindness’ (Humanitarians) 

Men in humanitarian organisations behave in authoritarian and dominant ways. They are also assumed to have a deep and abiding sense of love, care, kindness, concern, consideration and respect for and towards all humans. These quality characteristics are rare from men. Their jobs are also well paying.

8 ‘We should buy all the land around Ngamia 1’ (Businessmen)

They deal with a multitude of people, all with different agendas. From vendors to clients to salespeople, which enables them to withstand a variety of personalities. They also know how and when to stand up for themselves as well as how and when to compromise. It’s these qualities that better equip them to deal with the ups and downs of dating life. A day in the life of a businessman is never dull.  They know great restaurants, where to go to hear amazing live music, and aren’t afraid to take a dating risk. What modern woman wouldn’t want a man who’s smart, fun, and keeps life interesting?

7 ‘My boys returned fire with fire’ Policemen/Soldiers (Men in Uniform)

The ‘uniform’ may signify that the man is able to manage life’s troubles. We all want those to whom we are attached to be able to stay solid when we are a mess so that we can count on them. It spells safety and security. Besides protection, a man in uniform allows for entry into a social realm where the solidarity among servicemen extends to women. Annual functions, like passing out parades, Sacco AGMs and other get together and formal dances helps birth these friendships

6 ‘Come back selector’ (Deejays)

We are looking at their different types in Nairobi. From super star Djs, Club Dj’s, events Dj’s to resident club Dj’s. These men have rock star status that can clinch a girl at the blink of an eyelid. They always have pretty groupie girls following and stalking them. They just ignore most of them and only take the best-looking or sexiest ones when they feel like it, or if they are bored.

5 ‘Beba sare!’ (Makangas)

For some strange reason, women are constantly attracted to bad boy image types who just do not seem like settle down and raise a family material. It could be their own biology betraying them, the free rides to town or a distraction from the usual follow- the- rules type of guy!

4 ‘There is a dwarf shortage in Nairobi’ (Comedians)

 There is that Croatian proverb about making a woman laugh and you have her on the palm of your hands. Well, women want to laugh and have a good time. The fact that she can visit her date at work - and actually have fun while doing so makes a comedian worth sharing a bed with; that’s if he is not sharing his life stories with strangers that night. Comedians are good communicators and are willing to be vulnerable with others. It is also fulfilling when her friends think that her significant other is hilarious.

3 ‘In other stories making news…’ (TV presenters)

The money is not the only way to attract women. Fame is an aphrodisiac too, more powerful than being rich. Since his being famous means her friends know you are famous, too. And that puts her higher up the social status ladder. Fortunately, it does not cost a lot of money to be famous. You just have to be a news anchor, reporter, even if it’s reading the weather! For some reason, women do not make a distinction between famous guys who are artistically talented and famous guys who are just ‘a**holes’.

2 ‘I will run one more marathon in Chebarbar’ (Sportsmen)

The men in this category know how to work and play together. They also have a sense of belonging and are loyal to their teams. That same spirit transfers into a relationship, bringing a sense of unity. They use positive messages to encourage one another and to provide support in times of doubt. It is wonderful to have a relationship partner that will be reassuring and provide encouragement when the going gets rough. They are also famous, and some like athletes and pro footballers, they have the mullah.

 1.  ‘My first single will be out before Easter’ (Musicians)

 Musicians appear gentler, more sensitive.  It is pretty jolting to be approached out of the blue, and women are wary of most men who try to pick them up. That is why a musician might have come off as less of a threat than your average guy. So if you have not had that much luck picking up, do not take it that personally, maybe it was just because you did not have a guitar. Even a box guitar.