- Title: Kenyans celebrate New Year’s Eve with roasted meat and prayers
- Date: 31st December 2024
- Summary: RUIRU, KENYA (DECEMBER 31, 2024) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF GOAT MEAT BEING ROASTED IN A PUB A PATRON SPEAKING TO A MEAT ROASTER (SOUNDBITE) (Swahili) SHIKU MUIRURI, SAYING: "Business-wise, I am praying for abundance, more opportunities, connections and at the same time for family, I am praying for a good husband my king and all that stuff and happy new year." A ROASTER CUTTING
- Embargoed: 14th January 2025 20:13
- Keywords: 2024 2025 choma church eve fireworks kenya nairobi new nyama year
- Location: NAIROBI AND RUIRU, KENYA
- City: NAIROBI AND RUIRU, KENYA
- Country: Kenya
- Topics: Africa,Living/Lifestyle,Society/Social Issues
- Reuters ID: LVA001027231122024RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:Kenyans were preparing to welcome the new year with roasted goat meat and prayers on Tuesday (December 31).
In Ruiru, revellers gathered in a pub to celebrate New Year's Eve with roasted goat meat, a traditional dish known as "nyama choma."
This practice, deeply rooted in Kenyan culture, brings people together to share in the preparation and enjoyment of the meal.
In the capital Nairobi, some residents attended a New Year's Eve service in a church, welcoming 2025 with songs and quiet reflection.
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