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    Effective Leadership Development in Urban Kenyan Churches : an evaluation of Key Leadership PrinciplesTaught on theInternship Programmes of Five Select Nairobi Churches
    (2014-05-19) Kikuyu, David Masidza
    This study was an evaluation of key principles of leadership that are taught on the internship programme of five select churches in Nairobi. The primary method of data collection was by way of a questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted primarily of close-ended questions, mainly due to the nature of the research. Its intention was to determine the perspective of the respondents in regards to the principles of leadership taught to them on their respective internships. In order to derive this information adequately, the researcher developed three research questions. He further raised twenty nine items that would clarify in detail the intention of the research questions posed. It was faintly discovered that there were three key principles of leadership which were taught on these internship programmes in general. These were Planning, Delegation and Vision. However, it was also observed that principles of leadership are not strongly taught on the internship programmes of these five churches.
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    Factors Affecting the Response of Christian Students towards HIV/AIDS Edpidemic in selected Kenyan Public Universities
    (2014-05-19) Olumbe, Roseline Shimuli
    This study involved an investigation of the factors affecting the response of Christian students towards HIV/AIDS in selected Kenyan public universities. HIV/AIDS is a national disaster in Kenya. with 240.000 Kenyans dying every ye:n and over 2 million infected. This research was an attempt to find out whether the students' response was affected by gender. location of the Christian Union (CU). level of factual information, involvement in HIV/AIDS activities, and interaction with people living with I-IIV/AIDS (PLWI-IAs). The researcher developed a written questionnaire to answer the research questions and null hypotheses which had been formulated. The research population was composed of Christian students who were Christian Union members from four selected university campuses. The questionnaires were administered directly to the sampled students and the resultant data analvscd. The study revealed that the students are generally positively inclined towards IIIV/AIDS issues. They viewed HIV/AIDS as a critical issue in Kenya. It was observed that there was no significant difference between male and female students in their response towards I-IIVIAIDS. The research further showed that the locality of the CU affected the Christian students' response towards HlV/AIDS. That is. students from urban CUs exhibited a higher IIIV/AIDS knowledge level compared to those from periurban CUs. The research assumed that students with high level of factual knowledge about HIV/AIDS would be more involved in HIV/AIDS activities and would interact more with PLWHAs. However, the findings revealed that the level of factual information did not affect the students' involvement in HIV/AIDS activities and interaction with PLWHAs. It was also established that Christian students who had been involved in AIDS awareness activities had a better response towards HIV/AIDS compared to those who had not. Lastly, the research did not show interaction with PLWI-IAs as a significant (actor in the students' response towards HIV/AIDS. In other words, there was no significant difference between Christian students who had interacted with PLWI-IAs and those who had not. in their response towards HIV/AIDS. The study also explored ways in which the response of Christian students towards HIVI AIDS could be improved. Some of the key suggestions were: public talks on III HVIAIDS. use of mass-media. incorporating HIVI AIDS into the education curriculum, HI V/AIDS seminars and workshops. video shows and films about AIDS. the need to 100·e.encourage and give hope to PLWI-IAs, and avoiding stigmatizing PLWHAs. The suggestions were very insightful and ought to form a basis for serious consideration by anyone wishing to be involved in HIV/AIDS education among the students.
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    An assessment on the implication of spiritual fatherhood and spiritual sonship in the Kenyan Pentecostal and Charismatic denominations
    (2014-05-07) Oyola, Kenneth Amolo
    The purpose of this study was to discover the implications, relevance and importance of the concept of Spiritual fatherhood and sonship to the Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches in Kenya. In order to achieve this purpose, research was carried out where by data was collected through discussions and structured face to face interviews with three denominational leaders, six spiritual sons/daughters, two local church pastors who don't ascribe to the concept. The findings revealed that the concept is regarded as necessary and important by majority ofthe leaders and church leaders as well as those whom they regard as their sons/ daughters. However it has been misused by certain people to manipulate and dominate others whereas in certain occasions it has been used to kill the ministry of others. It has also revealed that it is one of the best way to disciple others into the ministry and prepare to hand over the baton 0 fthe ministry to the next generation. The research has revealed that though the church is so much involved in the concept of mentoring, it has to change its tact tic on how to bring up leaders for effective and efficient ministry and ensure smooth and seamless transitions as well as meaningful church growth. Based on these findings recommendations are made on the Church leaders as well as the local church pastors of Pentecostal and Charismatic churches to embrace the concept of spiritual fatherhood and sonship. However it should be structured in a manner that it does not breed domination, manipulation and control of those being spiritually fathered. This can be done through holding seminars, conferences and even preachings and teachings in the local churches.
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    The holistic impact of chaplaincy in Kenyan secondary schools : a case study of Kyanguli Memorial Secondary School
    (2014-04-16) Nyamai, Dinah Katindi
    The objective of this study was to investigate the holistic impact of chaplaincy in Kenyan secondary schools. In order to achieve this purpose research was carried out with Kyanguli Memorial secondary school as a case study. Data was collected primarily through interviews with intentionally chosen staff and students using an interview guide. More data was also collected through observation and document review. The research investigated the methods used by the school chaplain to develop the school community holistically, types of unruly behaviors found in the school, effectiveness of chaplaincy services and the marks of holistic development in the school. The research emphasized that the function of chaplaincy in schools was to help students and staff to realize their potentials, so as to mould their own personality and future. Every individual properly assisted by a chaplain can grow to be a wellrounded person by accepting responsibility and taking personal initiative. The study alluded that chaplaincy work was to support, sustain and encourage each individual towards personal holistic development. This study also showed that chaplaincy office needed to be supported by the school community, the church and the government through the Ministry of Education. The study called for co-responsibility in promotion of personal growth and maturity of students and staff in the Kenyan secondary schools. However each individual staff and student must put up with the hard facts of life, and constantly endeavor to improve by putting together his or her potentialities to mould a satisfactory and successful future. Based on these findings, recommendations were made for secondary schools, church, institutions of higher theological education and the Ministry of Education. Recommendations were given to the church and higher institutions of theological learning to consider training chaplains to effectively facilitate holistic nurture and holistic development in secondary schools. Recommendations were also given to secondary schools to endeavor to integrate academic learning with spiritual nurture.
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    The Power of Witchcraft among the Kenyan Akamba.
    (2014-04-07) Mwalw'a, Matthews Kalola
    This thesis looks at the power of witchcraft among the Kenyan Akamba. I have taken time to explain the Akamba worldview as the basis upon which the thinking of the Akamba is drawn. Much space is given to this aspect in the paper due to the nature of the subject itself. The literature review undertook to bring together those who have gone before into the Akamba worldview. Such names as Lindblom, Jacobs, and Gehman have prominently featured. In order to establish a background to the subject, interviews were conducted. These included practicing witchdoctors and those who have observed witchcraft in their environment. Because the concern in this thesis is to look at the Kenyan setting, and how the Church is affected by witchcraft, the Africa Inland Church served as a case study. Three Churches were key in the research: The Africa Inland Church, Plainsview in Nairobi city, the Africa Inland Church, Kibera near the Kibera slums, and the Africa Inland Church, Misewani in Mwala division of Wamunyu in Machakos District. Areas mined include consultation with witchcraft, medicine man, herbalist, palm reading, star reading, and other related areas. I discovered that there were still a small, but significant minority of churched people who are sympathetic, and some who consult in these areas, therefore sharing their energy and resources with the world, and not fully committed to the Church. This raises the need for the leadership of the church to strengthen teaching and discipleship.
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    An examination of the Socio-political contribution of Pentecostalism to Kenyan national development: a case study of Christ Is the answer ministries
    (2013-06-24) Owojaiye, Babatomiwa Moses
    This study is sought to shed light on the question of Pentecostalism’s sociopolitical role in Kenyan national development by looking at the case of Christ Is the Answer Ministries (CITAM). CITAM is one of the leading Pentecostal denominations in Kenya. Using CITAM was particularly important to this study because of the fact that the denomination targets people living in the urban settlements of Kenya. Besides, CITAM is a middle-class Pentecostal denomination, a significant percentage of CITAM members are educated, and are influential at different levels of Kenya’s socio-political strata. The purpose of this research is therefore to study whether a Pentecostal denomination like CITAM is involved in the socio-political development of Kenya as well as evaluate the effectiveness of its involvement. This is a socio-scientific and traditional theological research. To gather data for the research, the researcher made use of mixed research methodology. The mixed research methodology combined both the quantitative and qualitative research methods. Specifically, questionnaires were administered and interviews were conducted in order to achieve the purpose of the study and to successfully answer the research questions raised in the study. This method was used for complimentary purposes. The research is divided into five chapters. Chapter one of the study which is the introduction, gave a general overview on the background, rationale, purpose, research questions and the methodology used in the study. Chapter two dealt with theoretical review of literature. Here, the researcher presented the recent debates on the role of African Pentecostalism in the public space. Chapter three presented a full explanation of the methodology used for the collection of data for this study. The analysis of the data as well as the finding from the analysis is found in chapter four; while chapter five contained the conclusion of the study and recommendations for action for CITAM in order to improve its involvement in the socio-political development of Kenya. In conclusion, the study revealed that CITAM is involved in the socio-political development of Kenya but stronger in social involvement than political. Challenges of tribalism, financial constrains, and unclear policy on socio-political development are however some of the challenges affecting the effectiveness of its involvement.