Ronoh, LucyKavivya, CyprianGecaga, Margaret2024-03-272024-03-272024-03Ronoh, L., Kavivya, C., & Gecaga, M. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: MITIGATION ROLE OF AFRICAN INLAND CHURCH IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA.https://isarpublisher.com/backend/public/assets/articles/1710147578-ISARJAHSS--1502024-Gallery-Script.pdfhttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27777ArticleDomestic 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.enChristian faithChurchClergyDomestic ViolenceArticle