“Exercise a lot of caution”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Road Users During Christmas

Speaking during the launch of Usalama Barabarani Festive Season campaign, an initiative to guide stakeholders in the transport industry during the Christmas festive season and beyond, Kenya’s Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, noted that most of the accidents happen due to drunk driving.

“The majority of road traffic incidents can be prevented by adhering to safety rules. About 90% of accidents result from unsafe road user behavior. I, therefore, implore each citizen to take personal responsibility and minimize the factors that contribute to risky road behavior,” Murkomen stated.

Meanwhile, Bishop Lagho has encouraged Kenyans traveling to be with their families for the Christmas festivities to set aside some time to pay attention to the needs of each of their family members. 

“Let us listen to the challenges that our family members are facing. As we all know, a problem shared is half-way solved. Let us listen especially to the children in our families who do not get to enjoy enough time with their parents,” the Bishop of Malindi said.

“It is only by spending time with the children and listening to their challenges and inspirations in life that we are able to guide them,” he said, and added, “On this note, I wish you a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.”

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Agnes Aineah is a Kenyan journalist with a background in digital and newspaper reporting. She holds a Master of Arts in Digital Journalism from the Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications and a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communications from Kenya's Moi University. Agnes currently serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.