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How Kenyans marked low-key Christmas amid tough economy

Residents and visitors enjoying themselves at Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach in Mombasa County on December 25, 2023. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

It was a bittersweet Christmas for most families across the country as several people defied the tough economic times to mark the birth of Christ in style.

Many businesses were at loss after stocking items that were never bought as most Kenyans retreated to their homes and churches to celebrate this year's Christmas.

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