Spectacular fireworks dazzled the Nairobi city skyline as thousands of revellers thronged entertainment spots and worship centres to usher in the New Year.
With huge concerts that featured leading music stars from across Africa having been sold out, as were hotel dinner bookings, Nairobi came alive to wish away 2024, believed to have been economically tough, in hope of a better 2025. It was the midnight call in many city churches where Christians gathered to reflect, give thanks and pray to God for a better new beginning.