10 ways first-timers get conned in Nairobi

How first-timers get conned in Nairobi. (Courtesy)

Many Kenyans who came to Nairobi for the first time have hilarious stories about how they were taken to the cleaners by con artists. The funniest was how comedian Mshamba bought a city clock for Sh400. Indeed, the city has swindlers with endless tricks to relieve you of your money in a blink.

In some cleverly executed con schemes, it would be a sign of idiocy not to fall into their traps. These men can spot a first-timer to the city a kilometre away. If the target happens to covet the 'rare, unbelievable' deals, their goose is cooked.