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How the economic crisis has broken our social fabric

Hawkers sale their wares in Nyeri Town on February 14, 2023. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Among the many tragedies reported recently is shocking murder of two children in Kilifi County who were starved to death by their parents, allegedly on the order of a cult leader.

Some 14 adults are being investigated for belonging to the radical cult. The loss of the two children is a vivid reminder of the rapidity with which with our social fabric is fraying.

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