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Playing with fire: Danger of fireworks during celebrations

Mombasa lit up with fireworks as locals and tourists ushered in the New Year, on January 1, 2026. [Robert Menza, Standard]

As the world ushered in 2026, thousands of Kenyans gathered in towns and neighbourhoods to celebrate the new year, lighting up the skies with dazzling fireworks at the stroke of midnight.

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