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Love in a time of hardship: How Kenyans have planned their Valentine's Day

Nicolas Kosgei, a florist, prepares a bouquet of flowers at Westgate Mall, Nairobi, February 8, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

This Valentine's Day promises to be unique, influenced by a month of soaring food inflation that has driven up prices of everything from flowers to chocolates and dining out.

Yet, love is in the air as many Kenyans gear up for festivities, with flights to resort places such as Lamu, Diani, Malindi, and Mombasa fully booked and hoteliers reporting a spike in bookings.

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