Let’s tackle primitive sexual desires

Since the emergence of humans on this earth as tribes, they have exhibited a sexual appetite that tribal leaders likely endeavoured to regulate according to their capacities. However, society has not fully eradicated such regrettable incidents. To this day, no nation across the globe has succeeded in completely eliminating it.

According to new UNICEF estimates, over 370 million girls and women — or one in eight — experienced rape or sexual assault before reaching the age of 18.

The inaugural global and regional estimates on sexual violence against children, released in advance of the International Day of the Girl in October, highlighted the extensive nature of this violation across the globe, particularly affecting adolescent girls, frequently resulting in lifelong consequences.

Data reveals that sexual abuse against minors is widespread across geographical, cultural, and economic borders. Sub-Saharan Africa has the most victims – 79 million girls and women (22 percent). The 2019 Assault Against Children Survey in Kenya found that 15.6 percent of girls suffered childhood sexual assault, with 62.6 percent suffering it numerous times before age 18. Additionally, up to 19 percent of 18-24-year-old girls who suffered sexual abuse before age 18 stated their initial attackers were schoolmates.

Nations worldwide are currently addressing this regrettable violence in various ways, but they have not yet achieved complete control. Serious accusations have been made, ranging from the household maidservant to the leaders of nations. No country was exempt from this accusation, even during a time characterised by saints, wizards, sorcerers, and witches, owing to a deficiency in education.

Observing today’s saints and gurus from a deep perspective reveals that many of them reside in jails. The role of the guru surpasses that of parents, who may also take on a predatory nature while fulfilling the responsibilities of a guru.

The primary cause of these incidents is a deficiency of education within the community. We fail to provide our children with the appropriate education at the right moments.

Sexual exploitation appears in all three branches of the army, judiciary, educational sector, and government agencies. Even religious camps aren’t immune. Political sanctuary keeps unpleasant news about the camps from spreading. Occasionally, images of most religious camps show former political elites sitting at the feet of phony gurus or kneeling down and collecting blessings.

When a so-called camp receives political protection, the same theological sins occur. All of this is due to a lack of knowledge and reasoning. Children should get the appropriate information at the appropriate age.

Everyone must work together to end such awful behaviours at all levels of society. Fighting superstitions requires collaboration. However, the Kenyan Constitution allows everyone to publish and speak out against superstition and hypocrisy. We should promote this privilege to awaken society so we may contribute according to our means. A lengthy conflict requires much fighting. If many individuals work together, we’ll be delighted to have reduced this sickness.

– The writer is a veteran journalist and freelance writer based in Brampton, Canada