Fireworks, Nyama Choma & Forgotten Exes: How I Ushered in 2026
Kenyans Celebrate New Year at an entertainment joint. Photo Curtesy/ Standard Media. Happy New Year to you, my esteemed readers. Before we go any further, allow me to issue a public service announcement: if you have New Year resolutions, kindly keep them to yourself. Experience has shown that the moment you announce them, the universe cancels them with immediate effect. Now that we are clear on that, let me do what I came here to do—tell you sweet nothing stories. After all, that is my ministry, and 2026 is no exception. On the eve of ushering in the new year, I accepted an invitation to what is now officially my soon-to-be favourite joint: Aquadel Carwash and Auto Spa. And in the immortal words and tone of King’ang’i the radio presenter, let me tell you Maina—it was fireworks. Literally. Let’s start from the beginning. On 31st December, the very last day of the year, my friend and sometimes boss (depending on the mood), Mr. Bloko, found me minding my own business at my humble chi...