It’s all pomp and glory as the world welcomes the year 2015. Faithful from all over the globe last night gathered in places of worship to bid goodbye to the year 2014 and to usher in another year of possibilities. The year 2015 comes amidst challenges from the previous year and everyone waits to see how the year will take its course. The events which were broadcast live saw the nation host several gospel artists from all over the world with the Groove party held at the Kasarani stadium hosting a South African gospel artist, Solly Malanghu and local artists, Willy Paul, Size 8, Pitson, Bahati and others. Among other artist at the TSO event was Christina Shusho and local artists. At the shout of the word 2015, fireworks, celebrations and jubilation rent the air in honor of the New Year.
In Kenya, the situation isn’t different; people thronged places of worship to give thanks unto Almighty God for yet another year. The country’s leadership wasn’t left behind as politicians joined other Kenyans in celebrating the birth of yet another year. The president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces was on his toes to deliver a message to the citizens, seconds after the new year was born. While speaking at the state house, President Uhuru Kenyatta thanked every Kenyan for the great job they did in the previous year. Dubbing it a year of possibilities, the president indeed expressed great belief that there are going to be numerous possibilities in the New Year. He called on all Kenyans to be part of the development agenda and to be mindful of each other’s security.
The church leaders as well gave preachings that ushered everyone into the New Year. Nevertheless, as some Kenyans went to churches to pray, other citizens joined to cross over while at social places. The clubs at the city center were fully parked as celebrities also entertained their followers. The Machakos Governor as well joined his county residents at the Machakos people park in which people enjoyed some cool reggae music from different artists. However, after ushering the new year, Kenyans now await to see what the new year brings on board. It may have been an enjoyable moment last night with everyone staying up to late. Already the teachers’ strike is on and it only remains doubtful if the New Year will come along with goodies to woo the teachers to get back to class. Even as Kenyans get to celebrate today, the celebrations may be short-lived with calls to get back to work beginning the second day of the month. As for pupils and students, it’s now not about the New Year but more precisely about school.
Even as the nation experiences adversities, it is believed that the New Year will come along with solutions for these problems. It is indeed a time that the leaders need to unite to work together to achieve development goals. He time for ethnic divisions should now be over. It is a new year with new things.
Letter by Morris Cerullo