A Catholic priest and professional counsellor has challenged Kenyans, especially young people, to use technology and social media responsibly to gain knowledge and address life’s challenges rather than humiliate others online.
Rev. Fr. Isaiah Njiru, the Principal of St. Augustine’s Teachers’ Training College–Ishiara and the Chairperson of the Kenya Counselling and Psychology Association (KCPA), Embu Chapter, expressed concern over the growing misuse of social media platforms, saying many people are using them to shame and demean others instead of building society.
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Speaking during Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Assumption Parish in the Catholic Diocese of Embu, Fr. Njiru emphasized that technology should be a tool for unity, learning and positive engagement.
“Through technological knowledge, we are meant to ease our lives, not punish or humiliate others,” he said.
Drawing from his professional counselling experience, the priest urged people to resolve conflicts through dialogue rather than resorting to online attacks.
“If someone makes you angry or offends you, talk to them directly. Do not post messages or share images that humiliate them,” he advised.
His remarks came a day after a video allegedly showing a woman nude in a Nairobi nightclub went viral on social media, triggering public debate on digital ethics, privacy and responsible online behaviour.
Fr. Njiru called on the youth to reflect on the lasting impact of their digital actions, urging them to let technology unite people and promote dignity, rather than divide and repel society.
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