The explosion of extravagant nightclubs across Kenya’s major cities has created an increasingly crowded and cut-throat scene, leaving owners scrambling for dwindling patrons. A harsh economic climate has deepened the struggle, forcing clubs into a relentless cycle of reinvention. Venues that, just five years ago, enjoyed cult-like popularity now stand abandoned, their clientele having migrated elsewhere in search of something new. Even the newer establishments that once entered the fray with fanfare often find themselves deserted within months. Patrons, ever restless, hop between clubs on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, lured by whatever fresh gimmick is on offer. “Nightclubs pretty much play the…