The Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has advocated for increased regulation of the activities undertaken by youths within the nation.
On Sunday, Murkomen said that the youth should not be permitted to "act as they please."
"Let us not prevent them from speaking; allow Generation Z to express themselves as they wish. Uncontrolled freedom can be perilous for our society and our children," he stated.
Murkomen implored parents to lead their children onto righteous paths, highlighting the crucial role of parental duty in molding young individuals.
Addressing the congregation during the church service and the 8th anniversary celebrations of AIC Makueni, North Imenti in Meru County, the Cabinet Secretary spoke. stated that young individuals ought not to be permitted to keep harassing leaders on social media platforms.
In January, President William Ruto similarly appealed to parents, encouraging them to teach their children proper values.
He spoke as young people increased their online activism against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Ruto advocated for a comprehensive societal effort to oversee children and address what he referred to as "social problems and moral decline."
"We need to adopt a comprehensive societal strategy, ensuring that both governmental bodies and religious organizations play their roles," he stated during the inauguration of the KMTC at the Kerio Valley campus.
Parents should be at the forefront, ensuring their children attend classes and guiding them to develop strong moral values. This way, we can prevent them from being influenced by those who might lead them astray, producing individuals detrimental to our country.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has previously stressed the significance of young people possessing strong moral values and having positive role models within their communities.
"Some of our younger individuals possess great gifts, talent, and innovation, yet they resist being guided by others, believing they have mastered everything and that everyone else lacks knowledge," he stated.
You cannot impart knowledge to those who believe they possess all the answers, as this mindset is perilous. Regardless of your innate abilities or talents, accepting guidance from others is essential; there are no shortcuts. This is a fundamental aspect of existence acknowledged across various faiths, ideologies, and cultural traditions.
