A Christmas on budget as Kenyans cut back on festive spending

Nakuru residents at Sarova Woodlands Hotel during traditional cake mixing ceremony that dates back to the 17th century.‎[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

With less than a week to Christmas, festive sights and sounds fill towns across Kenya: Decorated malls, carols echoing through shopping centres, and mitumba traders calling out to passers-by in open-air markets. Yet, beneath the seasonal cheer, traders say this year’s Christmas shopping rush has been unusually subdued.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With UsContinue 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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