[PHOTOS] Traders paint Nairobi's CBD red ahead of Valentine's day

Traders are selling red flowers in different shapes

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  • A spot check by the Star on Monday revealed a frenzy of activities starting as early as 8 am.
Hawkers allowed by the Nairobi County government to sell flowers outside National Archives ahead of valentines day celebrations on February 13, 2023.
Hawkers allowed by the Nairobi County government to sell flowers outside National Archives ahead of valentines day celebrations on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

Being the eve of Valentine's Day, traders have taken over the Nairobi Central Business District to sell different types of flowers.

A spot check by the Star on Monday revealed a frenzy of activities starting as early as 8am, with traders competing for prime spots to display their wares.  

Hawkers allowed by the Nairobi County government to sell flowers outside National Archives ahead of valentines day celebrations on February 13, 2023.
Hawkers allowed by the Nairobi County government to sell flowers outside National Archives ahead of valentines day celebrations on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Hawkers allowed by the Nairobi County government to sell flowers outside National Archives ahead of valentines day celebrations on February 13, 2023.
Hawkers allowed by the Nairobi County government to sell flowers outside National Archives ahead of valentines day celebrations on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Rose Chemtai prepare flowers for sale at City Market on February 13, 2023.
Rose Chemtai prepare flowers for sale at City Market on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Busy street at Nairobi National Archives as traders displays flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
A flower vendor outside City market, waters the flowers displayed for sale on February 13, 2023.
A flower vendor outside City market, waters the flowers displayed for sale on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Grace Wanjema, a vendor at City market prepare flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Grace Wanjema, a vendor at City market prepare flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Vendors at City Market prepare flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Vendors at City Market prepare flowers for sale on February 13, 2023.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
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