Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen now says drugs and poor parenting are to blame for the increased hostility in online spaces.
In remarks that have created an online storm, Murkomen said the current hostility, especially directed at the state amounts to an abuse of the freedom of expression, adding that it should have limits.
His claims come when politicians, especially those aligned with the government, continue to face harsh criticism from Kenyans on social media. "Most of the young people who are writing hateful messages on social media are struggling with mental health caused by abuse of drugs and alcohol," said Murkomen, adding, "People say let the Gen Zs say and do what they want.
Let me tell you, freedom without control is dangerous for our society and for our children." Interior CS Murkomen links Gen Z's online activism to drug abuse, mental illnesses pic.twitter.com/QUotQCWIKk - The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) March 31, 2025 The former Elgeyo Marakwet Senator said many attempts to pursue some of the trolls end in disappointment as many are always found holed up in the house churning out content and chasing trends.
