Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has blamed the escalating social problems in Kenya, including school arsons and youth violence, on the neglect of parental guidance and the erosion of traditional values by modern parents.

• Murkomen stated that parents have become too busy, leaving childcare to digital devices and institutions inadequately equipped to replace home-based upbringing.
• He urged parents to reflect on whether they are investing as much time and effort in their children's upbringing as their own parents did.
• The Cabinet Secretary emphasized that the government cannot raise children, and the solution lies in strong parental involvement and the reinforcement of faith-based teachings, citing the importance of Sunday school.