'Understanding girlfriend?' Netizens poke fun at lovers who flocked parks after KWS fees waiver

‘Understanding girlfriend?’ Netizens poke fun at lovers who flocked parks after KWS fees waiver

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) free-entry initiative for Kenyans at national parks, reserves and sanctuaries on Saturday, September 27, 2025, quickly became a trending topic online after thousands streamed into the country’s protected areas.

On social media, many dubbed the day “understanding girlfriends’ day” or “broke men’s day,” teasing couples and families who seized the chance for a budget-friendly outing.