With the world already in the festive mood courtesy of the approaching Christmas and New Year festivities, celebrations, travels and parties are obviously expected.
In Kenya, however, this will come with its own negative results once the festivities are over.
Below are some of the things to expect beginning January 2:
1. Massive loan applications
This is when people who overspent in the partying and celebrations will realise that it's all over, turning for banks and mobile loan services for help.
Most of the money will be used in school fees, rent and other loans acquired earlier for the celebrations.
2. Overcrowded termini and confused and frustrated commuters
Stages and matatu termini will again turn into beehives of activities as the people who travelled upcountry strive to secure a ride back to the cities and their places of work.
Consequently, it will be confusion and frustration as it is obvious that there will be a shortage of vehicles.
The few available ones are expected to charge fares hitting the ceiling as is always the case.
3. Cheap sales of property
In a bid to overcome the sudden financial constraints that emerge after the excessive use of money for the celebrations, this is when people sell off their stuff cheaply.
Phones and clothes will be on cheap sale as people try to secure their movement back from upcountry.
Electronics, on the other hand, will be given away at cheap prices in towns as people try to regain their financial footing.
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