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Kenyans welcome New Year in style despite tough economic times

Revellers usher in the New Year at the Carnivore Simba Salon, Nairobi, on January 1, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]  

It was pomp and colour as Kenyans marked the New Year celebrations in spectacular fashion, highlighted by fireworks, music, and bonfires.

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