Domestic Violence against Women: Mitigation Role of African Inland Church in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
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Date
2024-03
Authors
Ronoh, Lucy
Kavivya, Cyprian
Gecaga, Margaret
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Publisher
ISAR
Abstract
Domestic violence is abusive behavior perpetrated by one’s partner in a relationship. Women
across the world have been exposed to different forms of domestic violence (DV) according to various
studies done. In Kenya, it is reported that almost half of the female population has directly or indirectly
experienced domestic violence. It affects the psychological state of the abused party as well as their
physical well-being, and in some cases, it leads to death. Uasin Gishu County, particularly Soy SubCounty, has witnessed a significant surge in gender-based violence (GBV) cases over recent years. The
community, predominantly composed of the Kalenjin community, with over 75% adhering to the
African Inland Church (AIC) Christian faith, forms a substantial and representative sample for this
research. This article is an extraction of the thesis on domestic violence. It aimed to assess the ongoing
prevalence of domestic violence against women, with a specific focus on the role of the clergy within
the African Inland Church(AIC) in addressing these issues. The study employed a stratified sampling
method to categorize the population, followed by a combination of simple random and purposive
sampling techniques to select interviewees. Data collection involved questionnaire interviews, key
informant interviews (KIIs), and focus group discussions (FGDs). Qualitative data analysis utilized
Excel to identify leading themes. Quantitative data analysis, conducted using SPSS 2.0 software,
employed descriptive and inferential statistics, presented through tables and figures. The study found
that the church's coping mechanisms might not completely resolve the issue, as the clergy are not well
prepared to handle it. The study recommended that comprehensive training for clergy and church
leaders to effectively address domestic violence, accompanied by the establishment of frameworks or
guidelines within the church.
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Keywords
Christian faith, Church, Clergy, Domestic Violence
Citation
Ronoh, L., Kavivya, C., & Gecaga, M. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: MITIGATION ROLE OF AFRICAN INLAND CHURCH IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA.