Spectacular fireworks dazzled the Nairobi city skyline as thousands of revellers thronged entertainment spots and places of worship to usher in the New Year.
With major concerts featuring leading music stars from across Africa sold out, as well as hotel dinner bookings fully booked, Nairobi came alive to bid farewell to 2024, which had been economically tough, in the hope of a better 2025.
At midnight, many city churches rang out with messengers as Christians gathered to reflect, give thanks, and pray to God for a new beginning.
Among the big open-air bonanzas in the city were the Raha Festival at Uhuru Gardens and the Churchill Live show, which was hosted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
