Festive season need not be deadly while on our roads

It is usually a busy period for us in the National Police Service as many Kenyans wind up the year and proceed on holidays. Many people will travel long-distances to their rural homes, visiting with friends and relatives. Many will flock to shopping malls, churches and entertainment joints. As always, we are alert and ready to ensure the security and safety of all people, especially on our roads.

Sadly, the festive season has over the years seen reports of road accidents dominating news headlines. It has become almost predictable that accident rates will surge during this season. That need not be the case. There is evident need to do everything to discard this gloomy trend. We should not be fatalistic and resign ourselves to these depressing platitudes and saddening statistics.