Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) boss Ezekiel Mutua has castigated Embakasi East Member of Parliament for using vulgar language against Deputy President William Ruto.
In a post on his Facebook page, Mutua said that he is saddened by the fact that leaders have resolved to use such words in public yet they expect to be role models in society.
Mutua said that the recent remarks of Babu Owino during a campaign in Kibra against the second in command are uncalled for. He said that the remarks of preachers such as Pastor Ng'ang' a show that the morals of the current generation are wanting.
"When national leaders use the vulgar language on each other like Hon. Babu Owino did on the DP yesterday, why are we blaming that young boy for doing a vulgar video, using unpalatable language? When preachers like Pastor Ng'ang' a do the crazy things he's doing for "trending" and controversy, why are we shocked when our kids copy him?” he said.
He also said that he is not happy with the fact some leaders often gang up against him whenever he condemns such acts in the public. He divulged that he will not sit in office and watch leaders abuse each other. He noted that Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris are among those who keep faulting him over his stand on such issues.
“When I condemn certain artists for their obscene content and grown ups like Willy Mutunga, Esther Passaris and Moses Kuria mock me, why are we shocked when we see our kids talking dirty and appearing to be proud of themselves for doing it? When KFCB talks about the importance of regulating content and people frustrate our efforts why are we shocked when our kids are being fed with poisonous content?” he added.