How rising costs have dimmed X-mas cheer for many Kenyans

Bogged down by what they call unusually tough economic times, a number of Kenyans, especially in small businesses, say Christmas will be a quiet, insignificant affair for them...

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Many Kenyans, particularly those in small businesses, are anticipating a quiet Christmas due to exceptionally difficult economic conditions. The rising cost of living has reportedly dimmed holiday cheer for numerous citizens across the country.

A second-hand clothes trader, Monica Wachira, at Fig Tree Market in Ngara, Nairobi, exemplifies the sentiment on December 15, 2025.
The article highlights concerns from Kenyans about unusually tough economic times impacting their ability to celebrate.
The subdued Christmas outlook is directly attributed to rising costs.

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