10 Gifts Ideas For Men That Cost KES 5,000 ($50) or less

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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, I asked Koome Gitobu to put together a gift ideas list that is pocket-friendly (we are on the #52WeekChallenge), and I loved the list so much, that I asked for his permission to post it on here. This is not a paid post, and while he tried to use reputable suppliers, please do your due diligence, and as much as possible, pay only on delivery. For electronics, he recommended this supplier, as an alternative to Jumia who can be unreliable at times:

Nicholas Ndegwa Wanyoike (Amacheez on Twitter)

Redbox Solutions Tel – 0724518788

Shop number 14 – Rahimtulla Trust Building, Moi

As requested by @RookieKE , here’s a thread on reasonably-priced gifts you can get a man:

— Koome Gitobu (@KoomeGitobu) February 4, 2019

1. PACE Mate Earphones for KES 3,500.

Designed by a Kenyan company, these bluetooth earphones promise an awesome audio experience, 11 hours of battery, and are stylish and lightweight. Side note: I got a pair last year and I quite like them.

https://keeppace.net/shop/earphones/pace-mate/

2. Custom-made backpack by Tendaji Designs. From KES 2,500

Kurlycheeks of Tendaji Designs makes this awesome backpacks that are great for use as a laptop bag and a travel bag. You can customize the design and even the interior – i.e number of compartments etc. To order, tweet or DM her for contact details. Side note: I have two of these, one was taken over by the child, and the second is my laptop/travel bag.

3. If football is his thing, get him a football jersey of his team. KES 1,800 including branding at Imenti House in the Central Business District

4. If he is a gamer, buy him 1-month Playstation membership for $9.99. This month’s free games include For Honor & Hitman. If he prefers Xbox, there’s Xbox Gold monthly memberships.

5. If he is still downloading movies and series off the internet or using weird streaming apps get him the Android TV Box for KES 2,500 off Jumia. With this, he can stream content off the internet, including Netflix content. Follow this link for apps you can download to stream football & sports for free, as well as movies & the latest series.

6. If mood ambience is his thing, or you would like to surprise him with something different, get these smart bulbs off Jumia for KES 1,500.

7. A boozy cake from Dancing Whisk for KES 2,000

8. Make it a date and go ziplining at The Forest at Kereita. There is a whole bunch of other activities you can do while at it. If group dates are your thing, go with a couple of friends.

9. If he uses boda-bodas a lot, gift him with Safe Boda credit of 3,000 shillings which will sort out his commute for at least a month. At least with this, you will be sure he will get to his destination safely.

10. If he loves his car as much as he loves you, get him a dashcam from Jumia. He will have fun watching his driving, and even better be able to record the madness that is Nairobi driving, which could save him from future insurance claims. Prices start from KES 3,200.