Players in the Kenyan Airbnb market have adopted a wait-and-see approach following a permanent ban on parties by the giant short-term rental company.
Though the ban was already there since August 2020 to reduce the risk of individuals contracting Covid-19, the company last month adopted it officially as a ban.
According to the party and events policy, gatherings of more than 16 people are prohibited as well as all disruptive parties and events.
“Guests who are reported for throwing a disruptive party or violating our rules on gatherings of more than 16 people are subject to suspension or removal from Airbnb’s platform,” the policy reads in part.
It adds that in some cases, guest reviews left after such parties may be removed.
“We may also remove listings if we determine that a host has authorised a party that violates this policy,” it reads.
“If we receive reports that a listing is disrupting the surrounding community, we may request that the host update their rules or suspend the listing.”
Baby showers, bachelor parties, graduation celebrations and get-togethers are common with Airbnb listings.