Kenyans spoilt for choice as they usher in New Year

Kenyans ushered the new year in style as a celebratory wave swept across the country, from the capital city to the counties.

In Nairobi, many trooped to churches to offer thanksgiving for the ending year while others attended several concerts planned in the city or entertained themselves in clubs.

Thousands attended Churchill's comedy show at Garden City Mall and Wasafi Festival at Uhuru Gardens, whose main attraction was the Tanzanian Bongo star Diamond Platnumz.

In Mombasa, another Tanzanian artiste Ali Kiba thrilled fans with his Bongo hits.

In Nyandarua County, it was payback time for investors in the hospitality industry who invested and planned well in readiness for the New Year celebrations.

At Lake Ol Bolosat Resort Park and Lodge in Ol Joro Orok Constituency, the manager Mr David Maina said it took them two months to plan for the event.

There was an interdenominational church service led by ACK priest Francis Gicheha in the main hall flooded with worshipers, hundreds of revellers in the restaurants, some following national events on television while others danced the night away.
“It has taken us two months of research and planning. We wanted everyone to have and enjoy their taste. We hired additional highly-trained staff. We have a children section with a dedicated staff,” said the manager.

Reporting by Joel Muinde and Francis Mureithi.

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