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Why this Valentine's Day was not a bed of roses for Kisumu residents

Emmanuel Otieno

Emmanuel Otieno, a street vendor in Kisumu, displays his Valentine's Day wares on February 14, 2024. 

Photo credit: Rushdie Oudia | Nation Media Group

By  Rushdie Oudia

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The situation has been worsened by the exorbitant prices of flowers and hamper gifts on sale.
  • Yet, some were willing to go all out to express their love to their spouses on this Valentine's Day.

There is this impression that natives of Kisumu city like projecting about themselves. Pesa otas! Money is never a problem, perhaps how to spend it.

But on this year’s Valentine’s Day, money appeared to be a major factor. 

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