Piece by: TIFFANY KIRUNGA

13 February 2023

• Lined up in every corner of Nairobi CBD is a sales assistant with multiple options on what to pick for this valentines.

• The vendors are very affordable and not only are they offering merchandise, but they are also assisting you in selecting that which fits your mate best.

Kenyans do not miss when it comes to creating opportunities out of anything.

During this period of celebrating our partners, Nairobi vendors have made sure that you shall not have an excuse as to why you did not get your person or persons a gift.

Lined up in every corner of Nairobi CBD is a sales assistant with multiple options on what to pick for this valentines.

The vendors are very affordable and not only are they offering merchandise, but they are also assisting you in selecting that which fits your mate best.

Ranging from all sizes of teddy bears to cards, to jewelry in heart-shaped boxes, to wall frames, wallets, mugs, and even gift packages with combined items.

"Tomorrow is the big day. I still got time to buy that special someone something special," William Weir a Twitter user remarked.

Every year netizens strive to celebrate valentines day better than the year before making it an opportunity for some to make extra money out of it.

With just as little as Sh3,000, you can get goodies to profit from. Everyone is looking to impress somebody, to stand out, to show off on social media what they got. What is the worst that can happen from capitalizing on this?

Hotels are offering romantic getaway deals with rooms designed exquisitely just for lovers. Candle-lit dinner dates for others.

Netizens have even set up online stores with gift baskets filled with chocolates, candy, flowers, and top-shelf liquor. Not forgetting the gift packages for men with an engraved watch, high cologne, leather wallet, and many more.

"Hope everyone is ready for valentines day," a social media user Sally said.

There is something little for everybody depending on one's budget. So many options to appreciate the love of your life.

The real question is, is the person you are getting something your person?