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Nairobi lights up, despite harsh economic hardship

Parents with their kids take selfies and play around the Karen Hub christmas tree marking the start of the festive season on Dec 23, 2024. [David Gichuru, Standard]

The streets of Nairobi came alive on Christmas Eve as people thronged worship and social places to usher in the birth of Jesus Christ.

On Tuesday night, it was a beehive of activities as the celebratory mood engulfed the capital city where people danced in churches and entertainment joints.

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