Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Serious conversation is needed on national values

There is something sorely lacking in society when moral decadence and depravity become social norms. It gets worse when citizens are seen to revel in activity that is clearly unacceptable in many societies.

What are we to make of the case coming to a Mombasa court this morning of beautiful, young and clearly educated women sinking economic activity to a new level as to engage in bestiality? Has the rat race to catch up with the Joneses obscured any sense of self-esteem? Should we not pinch ourselves awake when, annually, report after report show an increase in sexual offences, child, spousal, and substance abuse?

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902

Follow The Standard on Google News