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Kenyans usher in 2019 with fireworks, song and dance

Mombasa residents welcome the New Year at Mama Ngina Drive, Mombasa [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Kenyans thronged churches and entertainment joints to bid farewell to 2018.

Fireworks lit up the skies and celebrations ran through the December 31 night, with many families waking up to continue making merry yesterday.

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