Nairobi rings in the New Year with family fun at Uhuru Park
Nairobi welcomed the New Year with celebrations at Uhuru Park. Families gathered for activities like horse riding, boat trips, and children's games. Despite the festive mood, some businesses in the city centre stayed shut for the holiday.
The park buzzed with visitors enjoying camel rides, quad bikes, and food stalls. Photographer Joel Karuru noted fewer people than in past years but expected more to arrive later. Parents like Kenneth Mukabana and Faith Kasiti brought their children to mark the occasion, calling it a chance to build memories.
Bodaboda operators David Njiru and Nicholas Simiyu hoped for better times ahead. Njiru wanted the government to cut living costs, while Simiyu looked forward to schools reopening to lift his earnings. Meanwhile, Rodrigas Mulindi, a county worker, kept operations running smoothly and ensured security. In the city centre, most shops remained closed, and public transport ran on limited schedules. Traders at the park, however, set up stalls to capitalise on the holiday crowds. Karuru also expressed hope that officials would simplify business permits to ease daily struggles.
The event gave families a space to celebrate together as the new year began. Operators and vendors used the day to push for better working conditions and higher profits. With schools set to reopen soon, some workers anticipated a busier season ahead.
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