Content creator Dr Ofweneke has issued a strong message to Kenyans who carry excessive club-hopping habits from Nairobi to their rural homes during the festive season. Speaking through a video shared on his Instagram account on Monday, December 29, 2025, Ofweneke stressed that Christmas should be a period for reconnecting with family, reflecting on life back home, and appreciating the sacrifices made by parents. Instead, he noted that many people treat the village like an extension of city nightlife.
According to Ofweneke, the mistake begins when revellers fail to adjust their mindset once they leave the city. “Wouza! Na ujue the worst mistake you can do ni kukuja ocha kufanya the same thing ulikuwa unafanya Nairobi,” he said. His message focused on the growing disconnect between urban lifestyles and rural family responsibilities, especially during a season meant for togetherness.
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In the video, Ofweneke criticised individuals who drink heavily in Nairobi and maintain the same routine when they travel upcountry. “Hauwezi unaishi Nairobi na dunda 24/7, halafu ukikuja shags unaingia sherehe,” he said. He explained that this behavior denies families the opportunity to reconnect after long periods apart.
He highlighted how many people return home without spending meaningful time with their parents or understanding what is happening around them. “Haujaspend time na buda na mathaa, haujui nini inafanyika kwa shamba, haujaangalia venye vitu zinaendelea around,” he remarked. For Ofweneke, visiting home should involve more than just presence. It should include listening, observing, and understanding the challenges parents may have faced quietly throughout the year.
He emphasized that villages offer a space to reconnect emotionally and practically, from learning about farm activities to checking in on parents’ well-being. Ignoring these aspects in favor of parties weakens family bonds and defeats the purpose of going home.
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Ofweneke also addressed parenting responsibilities, pointing out that some people leave their children in the city and still spend most of their time partying while in the village. “You don’t even know how mothers have been feeling all the time,” he said. He added, “Ukue umelewa Nairobi 24/7, ukuje ocha na kwenu unalewa 24/7.”
He further criticised men who leave mothers to raise children alone and then fail to spend time with their families even when they are nearby. “Wale madem waliachia wazee wazae watoto wenu, Nairobi uko na excuse uko mbali, na sasa ukuje ushago usispend time, ni mamako anakuchungia mtoi,” he stated.
His remarks struck a chord online, with many social media users praising him for addressing an issue that often goes unspoken during the festive season. Others admitted that Christmas visits sometimes turn into extended partying, leaving families feeling ignored.
Ofweneke urged Kenyans to use the holiday season to rebuild family bonds, show appreciation to parents, and act responsibly. He reminded audiences that villages should be spaces for reflection and connection, not replicas of city nightlife.
By Risper Akinyi