Kenyan curtain sellers thrive on diaspora demand

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Curtains displayed at Blessed Home Curtains on Tom Mboya street in Nairobi on July 28, 2026.

Photo credit: Evans Habil | Nation Media Group

When Mercy Akoth moved to Canada nearly three years ago, she quickly discovered that setting up a home away from Kenya came with unexpected costs, particularly when it came to decorating her living space.

Mercy, who works as a caregiver while pursuing her master’s degree in nursing at McGill University, has had to move houses several times to accommodate her work and studies. Although her residences have not been far from her school, each move has meant finding ways to make her space comfortable and homely.

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