In terms of the range of shopping, Kenya has come close to the standards of the civilized world. There are supermarkets that sell clothes of world brands at affordable prices. In order to enjoy a shopping tour in Kenya, you should first plan your travel budget and find out what is on sale in which part of the country.
As a rule, all stores in the country open at 8:00 and close at 17:00 with a lunch break from 12:30 to 14:00. On Saturday, the opening hours of all stores are reduced to 12:30, and on Sunday it is generally a day off everywhere. As for the major shopping centers in the capital, they continue to work until 23:00.
In the country there is a list of goods that must be bought, as well as those from the purchase of which it is better to refuse. If you came across a sale of diamond or gold jewelry in Kenya, you should not spend money on their purchase, as you simply will not be allowed at customs. The same applies to ivory products.
As for jewelry made of semi-precious stones, you can and even need to buy them. Very interesting local souvenirs are statuettes made of soapstone, as well as wooden figurines made of ebony. You can also take home gourd dishes, beaded jewelry, national Masai clothing or a wicker basket.
As such there is no selling season in Kenya, then in local stores and small stores you can and even need to bargain. According to tourists' reviews, the most popular purchases are safari boots, multifunctional kiki capes, as well as antique valuables.
