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Kenyans head to Christmas broke on high taxes and weak shilling

As families tighten their holiday budgets, retailers and local businesses are also feeling the effects.

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by BY ADAH TANUI AND VICTOR AMADALA

Kenya01 December 2023 - 15:05
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Thousands of people celebrate at Jomo Kenyatta public beach in Mombasa during a past festivity season.

Majority of households plan to spend less than half the amount they dedicated to Christmas festivities this year compared to a similar period last year. 

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