The popular colour scheme was red – a tribute to Venus, the Roman goddess of love who is believed to have favoured a red rose. Love was in the air: a man with a red rose here, a young lady with a chocolate there, couples holding hands and a family walking together. By COLLINS OMULOMore by this AuthorKenya was on Tuesday a “red republic” as people came out in red attire to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Love was in the air: a man with a red rose here, a young lady with a chocolate there, couples holding hands and a family walking together. The popular colour scheme was red – a tribute to Venus, the Roman goddess of love who is believed to have favoured a red rose.

Source: Daily Nation February 14, 2017 21:27 UTC