President William Ruto has wished well all Kenyans during this festive season and called for care and dignity for those celebrating Christmas and the New Year.
Speaking in a shot video he shared on social media Wednesday, President Ruto noted that as the year 2025 comes to an end, Kenya faced positive strides economically, saying there are more to come in 2026.
The Head of State further urged road users to drive carefully and avoid unnecessary accidents that may maim and caused death.
Meanwhile, road safety authorities have intensified calls for caution to curb fatalities as thousands of Kenyans travel across the country ahead of the Christmas festivities.
Speaking in Embu County, National Transport and Safety Authority NTSA safety compliance manager Doris Sabaya revealed that at least 12 drivers have already been arrested for various traffic offences, including driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
A similar exercise was conducted along the Kakamega-Kisumu highway at the Lunyerere area in Vihiga County, where traffic offenders were arrested. According to NTSA directors Paul Posho and Andrew Kiplagat, most of the culprits were driving without valid licences, while others were operating unroadworthy vehicles.
Road users, particularly pedestrians, have been urged to exercise caution, while passengers have been advised to remain vigilant and report drivers who flout traffic regulations.
