Low spending hurts Christmas stores sales

Patrons pose for a selfie with Jatani Hussein, "Santa Claus" at the Two Rivers Mall Santa's station on December 21, 2019. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

Kenya’s retailers have suffered their worst Christmas in years on reduced consumer spending, reflecting cash flow problems in an economy plagued by job cuts and modest economic activity.

Supermarket chains, dealers in clothes and food items like chicken are reporting lower or flat sales, removing the festive cheer in a period that traditionally encourages over-indulgence.

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