- 9,237 viewsDuration: 2:50As Kenyans count down the final hours to the New Year 2026, parts of the world have already welcomed the new year. The earliest celebrations began in the Pacific Islands, led by Kiritimati in Kiribati and Samoa, before spreading across the wider Asia-Pacific region. In New Zealand and Australia, major cities lit up the skies with spectacular fireworks displays and cultural celebrations. These early celebrations offer the world a glimpse of what lies ahead as the global countdown continues, with countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and America set to follow in the coming hours. Connect with KBC Online; Subscribe to our channel: https://t.ly/86BKNc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.om/KBCChannel1 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1TV Check our website: https://www.kbc.co.ke/ #kbcchannel1 #news #kbclive