But as the world celebrates romance, it is worth considering the fidelity crisis, where extramarital affairs have become more prevalent than most people would wish to admit. Recent incidents of men losing their lives in hotels while indulging in clandestine affairs (popularly known as mpango wa kando) are highlighting the extent of marital infidelity in Kenya. It is not only some men guilty of marital infidelity; there are women equally at it. The permissive nature of today’s society gives rise to the question of whether marital faithfulness is an admirable virtue or whether it’s an old-fashioned ideal. Temptations will always be there and the consequences of infidelity are devastating for all concerned and worse for the children."

Source: The Star February 21, 2021 15:00 UTC