[PHOTOS] It's a red affair as couples mark Valentine's Day

Roses, gifts, dinners, and getaways are some of the ways lovers use to show appreciation to their partners

In Summary
  • On this day lovers expect to receive something out of the ordinary from their partners.
  • Valentines day is one themed with love.
Stacy Chao sells rose flowers at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Stacy Chao sells rose flowers at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Image: SOLOMON MUINGI

Lovers on Tuesday painted cities and towns red as they celebrated Valentine's Day with their loved ones.

On this day, lovers expected to receive gifts out of the ordinary from their partners.

Sandra Mwatabu arranging bouquet of red roses outside her shop at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Sandra Mwatabu arranging bouquet of red roses outside her shop at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Image: SOLOMON MUINGI

Valentine's Day is themed with love.

Roses, gifts, dinners and getaways are some of the ways lovers use to show appreciation to their partners.

Flower vendors are expected to reap big from the sale of the flowers as lovers rush to buy flowers for their families, partners and friends.

Stacy Chao sells rose flowers at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Stacy Chao sells rose flowers at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Image: SOLOMON MUINGI

In Voi, Taita Taveta county a bouquet of flowers sells at Sh500 while a single rose is sold at Sh100.

Sandra Mwatabu arranging bouquet of red roses outside her shop at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Sandra Mwatabu arranging bouquet of red roses outside her shop at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Image: SOLOMON MUINGI
Stacy Chao sell rose flowers at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Stacy Chao sell rose flowers at Voi, Taita Taveta County on Valentine's day, February 14, 2023.
Image: SOLOMON MUINGI
A view of City Market during valentines day.
A view of City Market during valentines day.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Customer negotiating to buy flowers on valentines day.
Customer negotiating to buy flowers on valentines day.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Flower vendors and buyers on February 14.
Flower vendors and buyers on February 14.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Flower vendors displaying flowers for sale.
Flower vendors displaying flowers for sale.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Flower vendor displaying flowers for sale.
Flower vendor displaying flowers for sale.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Flower vendors displaying flowers for sale.
Flower vendors displaying flowers for sale.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Flowers on display during valentines day.
Flowers on display during valentines day.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Bodaboda riders wait for deliveries outside City market
Bodaboda riders wait for deliveries outside City market
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
A customer holding flowers on valentines day
A customer holding flowers on valentines day
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Bodaboda riders wait for deliveries outside City market
Bodaboda riders wait for deliveries outside City market
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
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