Raila Odinga, who is Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, has wished all Kenyans a happy new year 2025.
In a statement on Wednesday January 1, 2025, Raila acknowledged that the year 2024 was tough and dramatic for Kenyans.
“Happy New Year 2025. The year that has just ended has been tough and dramatic. But it has also showcased our capacity to withstand existential problems and pull back from the brink as a nation.
“The year 2024 showcased our staying power and determination to preserve our oneness as a people, no matter the magnitude of the challenges.
“However, many of the challenges of 2024 are crossing with us into 2025. It is going to be upon us, as Kenyans, to decide whether to carry on, divided, bitter and cursing into 2026, or to find a way of coming to the table, discussing our problems jointly and agreeing on a mutual solution that secures our country and provides a template for our beloved continent of Africa. The choice is entirely ours. Wishing a happy New Year 2025 to all Kenyans,” Raila noted.
Meanwhile, Kenyans across the country welcomed the New Year on Wednesday with vibrant celebrations and dazzling displays of fireworks.
A spot check by TV47 revealed that many citizens stayed awake to countdown to midnight, eager to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 in style.
As the clock struck 12:01 am, jubilant ululations, cheers, and dance filled the air.
Fireworks lit up the sky in Nairobi and other major towns, painting a colorful spectacle that marked the beginning of 2025.
