As the festive season reaches its climax and citizens take time to relax and celebrate, residents of Kitui County—especially the youth—have been urged to exercise responsibility while enjoying the holidays to avoid preventable accidents and incidents that could negatively affect their lives.
Speaking during a press briefing held on 23 December 2025, an officer from Kitui West working with Safaricom Company, Mr Nicholas Mulila, cautioned that the festive season often comes with heightened cases of recklessness, substance abuse and moral lapses, particularly among young people. He noted that many individuals tend to forget their values during this period, allowing themselves to be driven by lust and irresponsible behaviour, which in turn has destroyed promising futures for many youths.
Mr Mulila appealed directly to young people to remain disciplined and focused even as they celebrate. He emphasised that the country depends heavily on the energy and creativity of the youth, especially as the new year approaches.“My request goes to the youth: as we party because it is a festive season, let us do so responsibly. Gen Z Kenya needs its strength and energy from January. We need to remain strong, focused and committed to building our country,” he urged.
He further reminded revelers that celebrations should not come at the expense of personal safety or the wellbeing of others. According to him, cases of violence, unplanned pregnancies, drug abuse and other social vices tend to spike during the festive period, largely due to poor decision-making.
Mr Mulila also raised concern over the rising number of road accidents reported across the country in recent weeks, warning that the situation could worsen if road users fail to exercise caution. He attributed most of the accidents to reckless driving, speeding, drug and alcohol abuse, and disregard for traffic rules.“As we continue travelling from one place to another, let us be cautious on our roads. Drivers should be careful, reasonable and mindful of the lives of others. Let us move steadily and responsibly,” he said.
He also called upon passengers to take an active role in ensuring their own safety by refusing to board vehicles driven by intoxicated or reckless drivers.“Passengers should be alert and bold enough to say no to drunk drivers. Protecting life is a shared responsibility,” Mr Mulila added.
Turning to parents and guardians, Mr Mulila urged them to prioritise education as the new academic year approaches. He noted that many learners have already completed their Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) assessments and are set to transition to the next level of learning.“Learners have done their exams and results are out, with placements already made. I urge parents to ensure that all children report to their respective schools to continue with their education. Let us take all our children to school for a better and secure future,” he appealed.
As he concluded, Mr Mulila wished residents a peaceful festive season, reiterating the need for collective responsibility, caution and foresight to ensure that celebrations end safely and positively for all.
