JUMA: Rising shamelessness and the lose of morals

From senior state officials to influencers, and even ordinary citizens, shamelessness is fast becoming badge of honour.

by EMMANUEL JUMA

News16 March 2025 - 14:45

In Summary

Take the ongoing fiasco with Nairobi’s roads as an example. Shortly after the completion of the Nairobi Expressway, it became evident the lower part of Mombasa Road needed a complete overhaul.
Instead of implementing a long- term, well-thought-out solution, someone at the Ministry of Roads allegedly saw an opportunity to ‘eat’.

Once upon a time, being shamed acted as a natural deterrent to bad behaviour. A time when being caught in wrongdoing meant facing societal rejection and personal disgrace. But today, Kenya is increasingly becoming a society in which it seems the less shame one feels for their actions, the more celebrated they are.

From senior government officials to social media influencers, and even ordinary citizens, shamelessness is fast becoming a badge of honour.

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