By Elimu Assistant Team 
Causes of evil in Kenya today
- Poverty
- Limited access to basic needs and opportunities.
- Desperation leads to criminal activities.
- Corruption/Selfishness/Greed
- Misuse of public resources.
- Inequality and injustice.
- Inability to Forgive Others/Malice/Jealousy/Revenge
- Personal vendettas and conflicts.
- Breakdown of social harmony.
- Influence from Media/Foreign Culture/Modern Technology
- Exposure to negative influences and behaviours.
- Erosion of traditional values.
- Wrong Choices of Friends/Peer Pressure
- Influence to engage in harmful activities.
- Compromising personal values.
- Unemployment
- Lack of job opportunities.
- Frustration and hopelessness.
- Permissiveness
- Decline in moral standards.
- Acceptance of unethical behaviour.
- Influence of Drug and Substance Use
- Addiction and related crimes.
- Health and social issues.
- Poor Role Models/Poor Leadership
- Lack of positive examples.
- Misguided actions and decisions.
- Lack of Guidance/Counseling
- Absence of support systems.
- Inadequate mentorship and advice
