We need to interrogate our culture: A decision has to be made

COVID-19 has terrorized the world more than Al Qaeda. Most Kenyans are glued to their radios and TVs every afternoon waiting for Mutahi Kagwe, the Cabinet Secretary for Health to break down the numbers, "…in the last 24 hours, we tested over X number of samples, but during that period out of the x number of samples Y people have tested positive bringing to Z, the number of confirmed cases…" which is normally the most important part of his speech.

Even children know him, they listen to him. COVID-19 has, however, affected our social life as well as our culture. Africa is defined by its culture, big weddings, burials, church gatherings, etc. In fact, the greatness of a person is measured in terms of how many people attend your ceremonies- be it initiation, wedding, or burials.