Kenyans welcome 2026 with fireworks, music, and prayers for a hopeful year

Kenyans from all walks of life ushered the year 2026 with great joy and splendor. In Nairobi city, thousands gathered at iconic locations such as Uhuru gardens, the national archives building, and the KICC, where fireworks lit up the Nairobi skyline as music and cheers filled the air. While outdoor celebrations burst with energy, churches offered a moment of reflection and prayer, with messages of hope and new direction following a mixed-fortune year 2025