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Factors Contributing to the Increase in Suicide Cases and Its Mitigation among Youth in Ruaraka Deanary, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya
(Journal of Applied Philosophy, 2023)Several approaches have been used to address the issue of suicide in contemporary society. However, a religious approach in Kenya has received less input. This article, which is a product of a research conducted in Ruaraka ... -
Nyawiras as communal liberators: Accounting for life preservation roles among African women
(hts, 2023)In his book, Wizard of the Crow (2007), the renowned Kenyan novelist, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, expresses the view that a successful society is only guaranteed when women issues are well settled. In light of post-colonial Africa ... -
The Luo-Nandi Ethnic Conflicts Peacebuilding: A Study of Circumstantial Rationale to Its Persistent Nature and Implications for Building Peace in Kenya
(IJRISS, 2022)In Kenya, The Luo and Nandi ethnic communities have had increased ethnic conflicts for over a decade. Ethnic tensions and conflicts have prevailed in the bordering section of the Muhoroni and Tinderet sub-counties. These ... -
Towards Religio-Cultural Approach to Ethnic Conflict Peacebuilding: An Appraisal of the Luo-Nandi Ethnic Methods’ Contribution to Community Peace in Africa.
(IJRISS, 2023)The vital contribution of religio-cultural methods in peacebuilding has been instrumental in community peace before, during and after conflicts. Traditional societies and cultures are vested with a body of wisdom in ... -
Factors Influencing Sexual Infidelity among the Married in Africa Inland Church -Kitui County, Kenya
(IJRISS, 2023)Sexual infidelity (S.I) is one of the world’s intractable problems. It adversely affects the sanctity of family which is the basic unit of human society. Decades of deliberate and strategic policies to mitigate S.I have not ... -
Njega Wa Gioko and the European Missionaries in the Colonial Kenya: A Theo-Historical Recollection And Reflection
(OASIS, 2022)Njega wa Gioko (1865–1948) was one of the pioneer Chiefs in Kirinyaga county of Kenya. The other pioneer Chief in Kirinyaga county was Gutu wa Kibetu (1860–1927) who reigned in the Eastern part of Kirinyaga county. Gioko ... -
African Indigenous Knowledge versus Western Science in the Mbeere Mission of Kenya
(OASIS, 2023)This article sets out to explore the way in which Western science and technology was received in the Mbeere Mission of central Kenya since August 1912 when a medical missionary, Dr T.W.W. Crawford, visited the area. In ... -
The Ethical Foundations of Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development
(African Journals Online, 2013)One of the major challenges of the 21st century is the need to harmonize efforts at environmental conservation with endeavours to foster human development. This challenge has been on the world agenda for several decades, ... -
Ethical Objections to Commercial Farming and Consumption of Genetically Modified Foods in Kenya
(African Journals Online, 2015)Food insecurity remains one of the most pressing problems of Third World countries. The causes of this predicament are varied, ranging from drought, inadequate farming methods, poverty, among others. The responses to ... -
Reflections on Bukusu Ecological Wisdom and Virtue in Environmental Ethics Discourse
(European Centre for Research, Training and Development (ECRTD), UK, 2018)Conservation, protection and care of the natural environment is a major issue of concern in the 21st century. It’s in recognition of this fact that environmental issues occupy significant space in various fields of ... -
The Effectiveness of Handbooks and Teaching Materials Used For Holistic Nurture of Children Aged 5-13 Years in Nairobi Baptist Church, Nairobi County, Kenya
(2023)This study dealt with contemporary developments in the holistic nurturing of children in Sunday school (SS) teaching in the Nairobi Baptist Church (NBC) which is one of the major support systems for church growth. The ... -
Possibilities and Limitations for Interculturation: A Perspective from the Rabai Marriage Practices Vis-À-Vis Anglican Teachings in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Jumuga Journal of Education, Oral Studies, and Human Sciences (JJEOSHS), 2023)This research article sets out to explore Rabai cultural marriage practices in an Anglican Church perspective within Kilifi County, Kenya. It has utilized a number of specific objectives, which elaborates the arrival of ... -
Ecclesial-Indigenous Paradigms of Nurturing and Growth in African Context Engaging Aembu and the Anglican Church’s Rites of Passage for Child Socialization
(Jumuga Journal of Education and oral studies and Human Sciences, 2023)The aim of this research article is to draw a comparative analysis of Aembu and the Anglican Church’s rites of passage for child socialization. This is geared towards bringing forth responsible people in the society. Its ... -
Revisiting our Indigenous Shrines through Mungiki
(Oxford University Press, 2001-07)This article discusses the Mungiki movement's beliefs and practic relate to the traditional religion and cultural practice of the Gik Mungiki is a Gikuyu word taken from the etymological root wor to mean masses or people. ... -
An Ethical Response to Corruption in Kenya
(Open Access Library Journal, 2021-10-28)This paper explores an ethical response to corruption in Kenya. The study is based on a literature review. The principle method used is the analysis of historical records that show how African moral theory, with particular ...
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Factors Contributing to the Increase in Suicide Cases and Its Mitigation among Youth in Ruaraka Deanary, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya
(Journal of Applied Philosophy, 2023)Several approaches have been used to address the issue of suicide in contemporary society. However, a religious approach in Kenya has received less input. This article, which is a product of a research conducted in Ruaraka ... -
Nyawiras as communal liberators: Accounting for life preservation roles among African women
(hts, 2023)In his book, Wizard of the Crow (2007), the renowned Kenyan novelist, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, expresses the view that a successful society is only guaranteed when women issues are well settled. In light of post-colonial Africa ... -
The Luo-Nandi Ethnic Conflicts Peacebuilding: A Study of Circumstantial Rationale to Its Persistent Nature and Implications for Building Peace in Kenya
(IJRISS, 2022)In Kenya, The Luo and Nandi ethnic communities have had increased ethnic conflicts for over a decade. Ethnic tensions and conflicts have prevailed in the bordering section of the Muhoroni and Tinderet sub-counties. These ... -
Towards Religio-Cultural Approach to Ethnic Conflict Peacebuilding: An Appraisal of the Luo-Nandi Ethnic Methods’ Contribution to Community Peace in Africa.
(IJRISS, 2023)The vital contribution of religio-cultural methods in peacebuilding has been instrumental in community peace before, during and after conflicts. Traditional societies and cultures are vested with a body of wisdom in ... -
Factors Influencing Sexual Infidelity among the Married in Africa Inland Church -Kitui County, Kenya
(IJRISS, 2023)Sexual infidelity (S.I) is one of the world’s intractable problems. It adversely affects the sanctity of family which is the basic unit of human society. Decades of deliberate and strategic policies to mitigate S.I have not ... -
Njega Wa Gioko and the European Missionaries in the Colonial Kenya: A Theo-Historical Recollection And Reflection
(OASIS, 2022)Njega wa Gioko (1865–1948) was one of the pioneer Chiefs in Kirinyaga county of Kenya. The other pioneer Chief in Kirinyaga county was Gutu wa Kibetu (1860–1927) who reigned in the Eastern part of Kirinyaga county. Gioko ... -
African Indigenous Knowledge versus Western Science in the Mbeere Mission of Kenya
(OASIS, 2023)This article sets out to explore the way in which Western science and technology was received in the Mbeere Mission of central Kenya since August 1912 when a medical missionary, Dr T.W.W. Crawford, visited the area. In ... -
The Ethical Foundations of Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development
(African Journals Online, 2013)One of the major challenges of the 21st century is the need to harmonize efforts at environmental conservation with endeavours to foster human development. This challenge has been on the world agenda for several decades, ... -
Ethical Objections to Commercial Farming and Consumption of Genetically Modified Foods in Kenya
(African Journals Online, 2015)Food insecurity remains one of the most pressing problems of Third World countries. The causes of this predicament are varied, ranging from drought, inadequate farming methods, poverty, among others. The responses to ... -
Reflections on Bukusu Ecological Wisdom and Virtue in Environmental Ethics Discourse
(European Centre for Research, Training and Development (ECRTD), UK, 2018)Conservation, protection and care of the natural environment is a major issue of concern in the 21st century. It’s in recognition of this fact that environmental issues occupy significant space in various fields of ... -
The Effectiveness of Handbooks and Teaching Materials Used For Holistic Nurture of Children Aged 5-13 Years in Nairobi Baptist Church, Nairobi County, Kenya
(2023)This study dealt with contemporary developments in the holistic nurturing of children in Sunday school (SS) teaching in the Nairobi Baptist Church (NBC) which is one of the major support systems for church growth. The ... -
Possibilities and Limitations for Interculturation: A Perspective from the Rabai Marriage Practices Vis-À-Vis Anglican Teachings in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Jumuga Journal of Education, Oral Studies, and Human Sciences (JJEOSHS), 2023)This research article sets out to explore Rabai cultural marriage practices in an Anglican Church perspective within Kilifi County, Kenya. It has utilized a number of specific objectives, which elaborates the arrival of ... -
Ecclesial-Indigenous Paradigms of Nurturing and Growth in African Context Engaging Aembu and the Anglican Church’s Rites of Passage for Child Socialization
(Jumuga Journal of Education and oral studies and Human Sciences, 2023)The aim of this research article is to draw a comparative analysis of Aembu and the Anglican Church’s rites of passage for child socialization. This is geared towards bringing forth responsible people in the society. Its ... -
Revisiting our Indigenous Shrines through Mungiki
(Oxford University Press, 2001-07)This article discusses the Mungiki movement's beliefs and practic relate to the traditional religion and cultural practice of the Gik Mungiki is a Gikuyu word taken from the etymological root wor to mean masses or people. ... -
How African Kinship System Contributes to Corruption in Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2021-05-11)This paper explored how African kinship system contributes to corruption in Kenya. The research was informed by the Clashing Moral Values Theory. Purposive sampling and random sampling techniques were used to sample respondents ... -
Culture, Corruption and Commerce: African Culture Vis-À-Vis Corruption and Sustainable Development in Africa
(Association for the Promotion of African Studies, 2022)Discourses on sustainable development in Africa decry deeply-entrenched corruption as a leading obstacle. Sustainable development refers to a system of production, consumption and service delivery that positively contributes ... -
An Ethical Response to Corruption in Kenya
(Open Access Library Journal, 2021-10-28)This paper explores an ethical response to corruption in Kenya. The study is based on a literature review. The principle method used is the analysis of historical records that show how African moral theory, with particular ... -
Respectful maternal care and by who? perspectives of Somali community at IFO refugee Camp, Dadaab, Kenya
(Medcrave publishers, 2022-01-20)Respectful maternity care is where women are accorded the freedom to make informed choices, protects them from any form of harm and harassment, provides continuous support during labour and child birth and also upholds ... -
The Influence of Terrorism Activities on Muslim-Christian Relations in Garissa County, Kenya
(JCAB, 2022)Terrorism is no doubt a global problem of the 21st century and as evidenced by the continued terror attacks, the menace is causing major global security distress. In Kenya terrorism has among other things considerably ... -
An Ethical Claim for Administration of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP) in HIV and AIDS Burdened Africa
(International Association of African Researchers and Reviewers, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, 2019)It is morally justifiable for every person of good will to venture into HIV and AIDs prevention among the populace. Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) administration promises to help meet the promise of this moral claim, ...
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