Kibaki departs from tradition, stops New Year state parties

As president Kibaki term nears it sunset days, he will be remembered for breaking the old traditional of State House new Year celebrations. For third year running now, the country has been ushering in the New Year and celebrating Christmas without the traditional state house's sponsored fanfare parties. This year was no different. It was ushered in quietly with no state party, save for fireworks and parties organised by private entertainment joints. Since 2010, President Kibaki has departed from political festivities marked by feasts, song and dance at Mombasa or Nakuru State House...