Nairobi's smoking zones not meant for women

City residents smoke in one of the public areas set aside for them. [Beverlyne Musili, Standard]

Absence of women sorely stands out in Nairobi's smoking zones, where crowds can always be seen puffing and blowing smoke into the air.

Investigations by the Metropolitan found out that smoking dens in the city are uncomfortable for women. This, coupled with the looks women smokers get whenever they approach the dens, makes them stay away.