ROSA MUMANYI
A significant number of Kenyans say they will not be celebrating Christmas and New Year festivities as has been their tradition.
A survey by Infotrak released on Christmas Eve said lack of money was the dominant reason for opting out of the festivities.
The report shows that most Kenyans (86 per cent) cited financial constraints as the primary barrier, cutting across all ages, gender, and regional divides.
In terms of gender, 89 per cent of males cited the above reason compared to 83 per cent females.
Young adults (18-26 years) were the most affected, with 89 per cent citing financial reasons for not celebrating.
The trend points to youth economic disempowerment as a critical concern, highlighting broader challenges of unemployment and financial insecurity.
