The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated the once vibrant nightlife of Kanu Street in Nakuru, a district that for decades pulsed with activity until dawn.

• Once home to over 200 entertainment joints, lodgings, and eateries, the street now hosts only a handful of businesses, many operating with reduced hours.
• Owners like former club operator Peter Mwangi and food vendor Jane Wanjiku recount losing their livelihoods as customer numbers plummeted.
• The street's transformation from a bustling 24-hour economy hub to a largely quiet area highlights the devastating and lasting economic impact of the pandemic on nightlife districts.