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Why the average wedding in Kenya costs 3.5 Million and could go higher

Ever wondered why weddings are so expensive? For example, hiring a Mercedes Benz for a normal day could cost you Ksh. 6,000 but hiring the same car for a wedding could cost you up to Ksh. 25,000. Its common knowledge that once you mention the word ‘wedding’ prices just skyrocket.

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