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Why it is becoming harder for many Kenyan men to date

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I came across a tweet by one of the so-called influencers and she was telling Kenyan leaders that they have made the economy so hard that a "Kilo of love" that used to cost "I love you too" currently goes for "Sijalipa rent, I need a favour, my gas is finished and many more begging technics."

I also came across a video of a lady living in Europe saying that Kenyan women have spoilt genuine dating sites because of begging. Most of the men there avoid any lady from Kenya or Nigeria. I am not sure about how they filter ladies from those two countries but they say after the first pleasantry greetings the ladies bring in their begging issues in the form of problems.

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