Happy New Year! Kenyans usher in 2023 in style (PHOTOS)

Many Kenyans kept vigil in churches and religious centers waiting for the new year.

In Summary
  • Fireworks decorated many celebrations across major towns in the country where Kenyans had kept vigil waiting for the year.
  • Most of the religious centres and entertainment joints were fully packed to the brim as Kenyans pitched tents to usher in the new year in a style of their choice.
Fireworks as Kenyans usher in the new year.
Fireworks as Kenyans usher in the new year.

Happy New Year! 2023 is finally here, and Kenyans across the country were no doubt eagerly waiting for it.

Fireworks decorated many celebrations across major towns in the country where Kenyans had kept vigil waiting for the year.

Fireworks to usher in the new year.
Fireworks to usher in the new year.

Most of the religious centres and entertainment joints were fully packed to the brim as Kenyans pitched tents to usher in the new year in a style of their choice.

Fireworks as Kenyans usher in new year.
Fireworks as Kenyans usher in new year.

And as the clock ticked towards the new year, Kenyans were on their feet ready to celebrate marking the new year.

Top Nairobi buildings such as KICC and UAP Old Mutual Towers stole the show with state-of-the-art fireworks designed to celebrate 2023.

Fireworks to welcome the new year.
Fireworks to welcome the new year.

President William Ruto and a host of leaders wee in Mombasa State House where they held a brief religious function to pray and welcome the new year.

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