The year 2009 is finally here with us. Celebration stretched from the last hours of 2008, peaked at the turn of the year, and continued throughout the day. This bringing a stark difference from what Kenyans experienced at the beginning of 2008. Religious leaders were quick to call for peace, unity and acceptance of one another.
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.