Following the trendy talk on social media on the much-hyped "Men's conference," Dr Ezekiel Mutua, the CEO at Kenya film classification board has accepted the proposal mounted on him to fund and give the keynote speech at the "Men's conference" scheduled to take place on 14th February 2020.
Men's conference is a non-existent three-day event created by Kenyan men. Its a plot to escape their partners and responsibilities of Valentine's day.
On this day pressure is mounted on men by their women making men feel the responsibility to make the day special in a relationship is solely on their shoulders.
On his Facebook page, Dr Ezekiel Mutual hinted that he will use his authority as Kenyan's moral cop to initiate the process of abolishing Valentine's day and replace it with a more Kenya centric cultural theme.
Among issues addressed in his lengthy post is this year's agenda: Role and place of man in society.
"This year's conference looks forward to reclaiming the lost glory and fortify the important place of man as head of a family among other issues affecting men".
Dr Mutua promised to consult with elders and issue a comprehensive report afterwards, "Given the importance of discourse I am inclined to accept the proposal and will in due course issue a comprehensive statement on the way forward after consultation with elders such as Mzee Kibor Jackson, Bishop Jackson Kosgei and pastor Israel Robert Burale". Stated Dr Mutua.
According to Dr Ezekiel Mutua, "This conference comes against the backdrop of the diminishing authority of the boychild in Kenya and a un-African attempt by women to " play men" to detriment of our culture.
A lot of pressure has unduly put on men resulting in a decline in self-confidence and self-esteem leading to depression and suicide in some cases as reported on some media.
We must "rescue men" and guide them to be men in their homes and areas of influence. One of the sub-themes at the proposed conference is "Gather all, scatter none". We shall teach men how to love their wives and provide for their families," said Dr Mutua.