Africa’s enduring struggle for transformational development will require to be anchored on a Bible-centered narrative from which a Christian vision for development in Africa should proceed. Most of the narratives underlying Africa’s quest for transformational development are those of failure, blame, and accusation. This paper seeks to review George Ayittey’s work on ‘Africa in Chaos’ which is...
Africa’s overarching quest for reconstructing and regaining her disrupted identity, cultural fiber, religious commitment and socio-economic life, wrought about by the effects of Covid-19 pandemic, will require a solid theological reflection as its basis. This is as opposed to uncritically relying on conventional theological premises which were the products of different contextual dynamics and...
Abstract. The main objective of this study was to identify Climate Change Related Disasters (CCRDs) in Arid and Semi-arid Lands such as Baringo County. The study used a descriptive survey design. Purposeful sampling and stratified proportionate random sampling procedures were used to obtain the Sample. A sample of 376 households were selected for the study in Baringo County. Questionnaire, key...
Abstract. The main objective of this study was to identify Climate Change Related Disasters (CCRDs) in Arid and Semi-arid Lands such as Baringo County. The study used a descriptive survey design. Purposeful sampling and stratified proportionate random sampling procedures were used to obtain the Sample. A sample of 376 households were selected for the study in Baringo County. Questionnaire, key...
Rational defense and justification of the Christian faith need to be applied in Tugen culture of modernity to generate intelligent thoughtful Christianity. Doing this will help substantiate the false understanding of the Christian faith as blind faith, To achieve this will require a philosophical conceptual framework be employed to the adherents of modern Tugen worldview. The...
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The importance of the cow to the precolonial Kipsigis of Kenya, both culturally and economically, was inestimable as it was invaluable. The “cow” was the hub of the Kipsigis precolonial economy, culture and politics. Wealth and social status were approximatable to the size of one’s herd. Social and economic ties were reinforced through cattle sharing and exchange. And increasing...
This study seeks to establish the relationship between servant leadership and growth of the evangelical churches in Kenya. The study examines the impact of the ancient leader -centered styles such as the Stodgill’s trait leadership style (1974), Robert Katz’s skills leadership (1955) and Blake and Mouton’s behavioral leadership (1964). The study gives a special interest to the follower-...
Social workers are key professionals in assessing social care need and providing psychosocial support. Nonetheless the needs in jigger infestation containment and control are not well managed. Tungiasis is both a social and public health concern worldwide. It affects the victim’s quality of life through localization in the foot causing walking difficulties that reduce the normalcy of the...
One of the most important indigenous industries among the Tugen community was Iron Making. The Tugen evolved an industry which was superb as per the standards of that time and has continued to thrive even up to the colonial and post-colonial period. The origins, development and the resilience to change through the turbulent years is the interest of this paper. The study examined two...