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How festive spend fuels surge in counterfeits and Sh100b loss

Kakamega chicken traders wait for customers on December 18, 2025.  [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The festive season is a time when Kenyans travel more, spend more, and buy more. Homes are restocked, gifts are exchanged, vehicles cover long distances, and online shopping peaks. It is a season defined by generosity and urgency in equal measure.

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