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Kenya ushers in 2026 with hope, unity calls

A fireworks display to mark the crossover into the new year in Nairobi on January 1, 2026. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Thousands of Kenyans across the country thronged churches, parks, hotels, and entertainment joints on Wednesday night as they ushered in the new year, 2026.

The celebrations were marked by prayer, music, dance, and fireworks, amid calls for national unity and harmony.

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