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A Gitaru family in Kiambu County lost their home to a fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Day, with no injuries reported but all possessions destroyed.
The senator and his guests were shortly seen scrambling to avoid the flying sparks, which appeared to “chase” them across the lawn.
As the world ushered in 2026, Kenyans gathered in towns and neighbourhoods to celebrate the new year, lighting up the skies with dazzling fireworks at the stroke of midnight.
The world welcomed 2026 with record-breaking fireworks, dazzling drone displays, and celebrations that blended faith, music, and community across continents
Across the country, from major cities to remote villages, Kenyans marked the night of December 31 with celebrations filled with music, colourful fireworks and church services.
Revellers toasted to 2026, bidding farewell to a volatile year when temperatures soared, US President Donald Trump upended global trade, and the brutal conflict in Ukraine raged on.
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