Ichung’wah blames rising divorce cases on easy access to pornography
By Paulette Mboga, October 23, 2025National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has blamed the rising number of divorce cases in Kenya on easy access to pornographic content.
Addressing mourners in Laikipia during the burial of the father of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja in Laikipia County on Thursday, October 23, 2025, he said unrestricted exposure to pornography is destroying families and eroding moral values among both parents and children.
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Ichung’wah spoke as debate continues over the controversial Cybercrimes Act, which the High Court recently blocked. The law had proposed tighter internet regulations, including the monitoring of harmful online content.
Ichung’wah said Kenya is the only country where people can freely access pornographic sites without any restriction, a situation he believes has serious effects on family stability.
“The rate of divorce is very high. Why? Access to pornographic content. Mzee ako na simu. Anaangalia website za pornography, mtoto pia, anapata ile simu anaangalia,” he said.
“There is nowhere in the world other than Kenya where you can access a pornographic site with no sanction. That is what we are trying to save our country from.”
Online protection laws
Ichung’wah said the government and Parliament are determined to introduce stronger laws to protect children from harmful online exposure. He urged the church and Kenyans of goodwill to support the move, saying it is necessary to safeguard the moral fabric of society.
“I can only pray that the church and all Kenyans of goodwill will support Parliament and the government of Kenya to stem this. Allow us to have laws that will protect the children of Kenya,” he said.
The leader, who also spoke as a parent, said the trend of disrespect and moral decay among young people is partly influenced by the content they consume online.
“Na nimesema hayo kama mzazi… hatukua na matusi… watoto wanatukana wazazi wao, hiyo mambo haikua. Sisi ndio tutakao elekeza watoto wetu,” Ichung’wah stated.
His comments come amid growing public debate about the limits of internet freedom and the government’s role in regulating digital content. While some Kenyans have expressed support for stricter online laws to protect children, others argue that such regulations could be used to limit freedom of expression.