Christmas Stories

Economic strain forces many to forego Christmas traditions - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The survey reveals that younger adults, particularly those aged 18 to 26, are the hardest hit by the economic strain, with 89 per cent of this demogra...

NEMA warns against noise pollution during festive season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

NEMA has committed to monitoring facilities throughout the festive season, a period when noise levels are likely to rise. Inspectors will be deployed...

Christmas cheer for Kitui Village fire survivors as Eastleigh Voice offers support
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 24, 2024

The provisions, which included foodstuffs, clothes, and bubble balloons for children, invited a festive mood, albeit for a moment, in the Kamukunji sl...

State issues security advisory ahead of holiday festivities, calls for public vigilance
Amina Wako  |  Dec 16, 2024

Specialised police units will intensify patrols around shopping malls, places of worship, and other critical infrastructure in urban areas.

Eastleigh’s festive boom: Shoppers flood streets as Christmas season approaches
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 17, 2024

As the festive season progresses, Eastleigh is expected to become even busier. While the congestion poses challenges, the economic opportunities it br...

Planning to travel upcountry during X-mass, brace for fare hikes of up to 108%
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 23, 2024

While most bus companies have so far reported lower-than-usual bookings, operators are hopeful that this will pick up from the end of November.

Kenyans uphold festive spirit amid economic challenges
Paul Aginnah  |  Dec 26, 2023

Despite facing economic adversity, Kenyans nationwide celebrated Christmas with their customary festive spirit, showcasing resilience and a commitment...

Second-hand treasures, first-hand joy, Gikomba market festive memoir
Patel Okumu  |  Dec 20, 2023

Dust swirls like confetti over a throng of bargain hunters. Gikomba Market, sprawling and chaotic, erupts with a holiday fervor that transcends its us...

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