A quiet night in Nairobi’s South B area has turned into a cautionary tale after a university student reported losing her belongings to a man she had only recently met.
The 21-year-old, a second-year student living off-campus, says the encounter began harmlessly at a neighbourhood café where she struck up a conversation with a man who introduced himself as Kevin. He came across as easygoing and articulate, speaking about his plans and showing interest in her studies. Nothing about the interaction raised concern.
Later that evening, she invited him over. They cooked together, shared stories about campus life, and settled in for the night. By all accounts, it was an ordinary evening—until the early hours of the morning.
At around 4am, she woke up to find the room unusually quiet. Her guest was gone. So was her phone. A quick check of the room revealed something even more unsettling: her gas cylinder had also disappeared.
The loss, estimated at over KSh 18,000, has disrupted more than her routine. Without a phone, she has struggled to keep up with coursework and communication. Without gas, even basic meals have become a challenge.
She reported the matter to a nearby police post, providing a description of the suspect. Investigations are ongoing, though no arrests have been made so far.
Among fellow students, the story has sparked uneasy conversations about trust and personal boundaries. Many say the incident reflects how quickly a familiar setting can become unsafe when dealing with strangers.
While details of similar cases continue to circulate online, this incident stands as a reminder that small decisions—like who to let into one’s space—can carry unexpected consequences.