Caption for the landscape image: How to enjoy Christmas on just Sh3, 000 Thursday, December 25, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Christmas, once synonymous with travel and lavish feasts, is increasingly becoming a season of careful planning and creative budgeting. By Sammy Waweru Contributor Article Related For Martha Wambui, Christmas this year will look very different from the festive seasons she grew up knowing. The familiar journey upcountry, the crowded matatus and the reunion with extended family in Gatundu, Kiambu County are all on pause. What I miss most about Christmas Small compromises—movies instead of decorations, acceptance instead of travel—help recreate the Christmas spirit when duty comes first. PREMIUM Inside a Kenyan’s white Christmas in the US Back home, Christmas is a warm-blooded celebration with the air vibrating with music and laughter. Recommended for you PREMIUM The body count debate: When does a partner's past become a relationship concern? PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners PREMIUM Should I take cheaper loans abroad or invest in Kenya’s property market? PREMIUM When you seek ‘dudus’ at the Ondiri Swamp Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
What I miss most about Christmas Small compromises—movies instead of decorations, acceptance instead of travel—help recreate the Christmas spirit when duty comes first.
PREMIUM Inside a Kenyan’s white Christmas in the US Back home, Christmas is a warm-blooded celebration with the air vibrating with music and laughter.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
