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Kenya’s coast residents celebrate after a lull in terror threats

MOMBASA: Coastal residents erupted in celebration as fireworks lit the skies at the stroke of midnight ushering in the New Year.
Revelers thronged Mama Ngina Grounds, White Sands Hotel, churches and beaches to welcome 2016.

However, it was gloom in Kwale that was hit by power outage, after three people were killed. The victims died in two separate incidents at Mwaroni village in Diani during celebrations to usher in the New Year.

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