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Kenyans urged to remain vigilant during festive season

Nairobi politician Norman Lunalo reminded Kenyans to also share with the less fortunate

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

Realtime19 December 2024 - 19:00
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In Summary


  • Nairobi politician Norman Lunalo has called for peace and prayers reminding Kenyans to share with the less fortunate during this festive season.
  • He called on drivers to remain cautious on the roads and observe safety rules adding that by doing so, cases of road accidents will reduce.

Kenyans have been urged to remain vigilant during this festive season and exercise caution to avoid accidents and harmful behaviours.

Nairobi politician Norman Lunalo has called for peace and prayers reminding Kenyans to share with the less fortunate during this festive season.

"Let us maintain peace and order and be cautious, knowing we still have a life to live after these festivities," the politician said.

Lunalo said parents and guardians should be mindful of their duties in January when schools reopen.

“So this is just like a reminder that even as we indulge in these celebrations, we should put it in our minds that we should not exhaust what we have because we have school fees to pay for our children in January,” he said.

Lunalo called on drivers to remain cautious on the roads and observe safety rules adding that by doing so, cases of road accidents will reduce.

The call came just a day after the government appealed for public vigilance with criminal activities expected to rise during the festive season.

The Interior Ministry also outlined key security concerns with petty offences like pickpocketing and muggings expected to increase especially in crowded areas like markets, shopping malls and public transport hubs.

The authorities have also noted a rise in drug distribution and the production of illicit alcoholic brews, which remain a significant concern during the holidays.

The advisory also raised alarm over the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, including children and victims of gender-based violence.

Further traffic violations have become a major concern during the holidays, with reports of reckless road behaviour such as drunk driving, speeding, and vehicle overloading.

Another issue flagged is noise violations, which tend to increase during the festive period due to celebrations and public gatherings. 

The Ministry described these cases as a public nuisance requiring effective regulation. 

On the other hand, counterfeit goods and cybercrime also featured prominently in the advisory, with many unsuspecting buyers falling victim to fake products and online scams disguised as holiday promotions.

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