Athi River Ward residents have been advised to spend wisely during this December festive season to avoid facing financial pressure next year.
Addressing the residents at Sunrise Teachers College in Athi River on Thursday, area MCA Michael Mutua said there was need to sensitise residents on the need not to be spendthrifts during the forthcoming Christmas Holiday.
Mutua said it was a culture for many Kenyans to work hard, save the whole year, only to squander all their savings during Christmas at the end of the year.
He said the outdated culture had for long time exposed most Kenyans, especially those from his ward to abject poverty with recurring circles of poverty levels among its residents.
The MCA told the residents to be wary of responsibilities and obligations ahead of them in January when the year 2015 begins.
"Be wary that next year January schools will be opening and you will need school fees for your children alongside other family obligations and responsibilities," said Mutua.
He warned them against unnecessary expenditures during the season only to become beggars when the year ends as he claimed was the norm.
Mutua accused most of the residents of being fond of confronting local leaders for financial and material support each time the year begins, only to call them names and spread propaganda of hate if turned down.