Clergy Alarmed by Rising Same-Sex Relationships Among Youth

Religious leaders have expressed deep concern regarding a reported surge in same-sex relationships among young people, cautioning that failure to address the issue could trigger a crisis detrimental to upcoming generations.
Addressing a thanksgiving service at the Thika AP Chapel, the religious leaders, spearheaded by Archbishop Dr. David Gatimu, stated that open displays of affection between youth of the same sex indicate a disturbing erosion of moral standards.
Archbishop Gatimu cautioned that this trajectory might undermine the youth’s capacity to establish stable households later in life. He encouraged them to adopt relationships rooted in conventional family principles, specifically the union between a man and a woman as ordained by God.
The retired AP chaplain challenged young individuals participating in these unions to consider the enduring consequences. He noted that same-sex partners are unable to conceive and frequently separate, eventually reverting to traditional relationships once they acknowledge the error of their actions.
He further implored parents, educators, and religious institutions to take a more proactive stance in mentoring the youth, highlighting that societal pressures and shifting cultural norms are heavily influencing their conduct.
“We cannot remain idle as our children partake in these disgraceful acts in our presence and before God,” he remarked. “Parents, teachers, and the church must step in before the situation spirals out of control.”
These views were shared by church elder Esther Wanjiku, who linked a portion of the issue to domestic strife. She observed that youngsters raised in turbulent environments often face emotional difficulties, leading to detrimental decisions as they search for validation and solace.
Wanjiku voiced her distress over the increasing acceptance of public same-sex affection, which she argued ignores the comfort of bystanders.
“I am profoundly disturbed by how frequently these actions occur,” Wanjiku stated. “Witnessing young women kissing openly in public causes me great discomfort. It appears that consideration for others is vanishing, making it difficult to observe without feeling alarmed.”
Additionally, she warned the youth against being enticed by alleged financial incentives from international organizations, advising them to focus on legitimate employment and meaningful ways to earn a living.
The religious authorities noted that these behaviors typically emerge during high school and often escalate upon entering higher education institutions. This has led to renewed appeals for enhanced mentorship and guidance to counteract these negative influences.
They also appealed to parents to supervise their children’s mobile phone activity, cautioning that unregulated internet browsing makes them vulnerable to inappropriate material.
Finally, the clergy called upon the government to back initiatives designed to safeguard the youth and reinforce national family and moral principles.