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The Church Response to the Situation of Children THE CHURCH RESPONSE TO THE SITUATION OF CHILDREN ORPHANED BY HIV/AIDS IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA PERIS KEMUNTO NYAKENANDA, C50/CE/12369/04 A THESIS SUMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMNTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS (RELIGIOUS STUDIES) OF KENYATTA UNIVERSITY JULY 2017 ii DECLARATION I declare that this thesis is my original work and has not been presented for a degree in any other university. Signature: ………………………………….… Date:………………….. Peris Kemunto Nyakenanda - C50/CE/12369/2004 Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies SUPERVISORS We confirm that the work reported in this thesis was carried out by the candidate under our supervision as university supervisors. Signature: ………………………………….… Date:………………….. Prof. Mary N. Getui Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies The Catholic University of Eastern Africa Signature: ………………………………….… Date:………………….. Dr. Ruth Muthei James Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Kenyatta University. iii DEDICATION To my husband Tom and our children Polly, Brian, Esther, Marion and Laureen. iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisors Professor Mary N. Getui and Dr. Ruth Muthei James for academically guiding me to the completion of this thesis. They offered valuable ideas that have greatly shaped this study. I thank all the respondents who left their busy schedules to give me the information required for this study. My sincere thanks go to Dr. Pacifica Okemwa of Kenyatta University and the entire staff in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies for availing literature related to this work. Finally, I wish to thank Ms. Susan Wairimu for typing this thesis and Dr Evelyn Mahero and Ms Celestine Munyasia for editing my work. v TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION …………………………………………………..………………..ii DEDICATION ……………………………………………………………………...iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS…………………………………………………………iv TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………….…………………v LIST OF TABLES ……………………………………………………….………..viii DEFINITION OF OPERATIONAL TERMS………………………………………ix ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS……………………………………………x ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………..……………xiv CHAPTER ONE ........................................................................................................ 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background To The Problem ................................................................................ 1 1.2 Statement Of The Problem .................................................................................... 5 1.3 Objectives Of The Study ....................................................................................... 6 1.4 Research Questions ............................................................................................... 7 1.5 Research Assumptions ........................................................................................... 7 1.6 Significance Of The Study .................................................................................... 7 1.7 Literature Review .................................................................................................. 8 1.7.1 The African Traditional Society‟s Perspective On Children .............................. 8 1.7.2 The Traditional African Perspective On Orphanhood ...................................... 12 1.7.3 The Contemporary Perspective On Children ................................................... 15 1.7.4 The Contemporary Perspective On Orphanhood ............................................. 20 1.7.5 Biblical View On Children ............................................................................... 26 1.7.6 Biblical Perspective On Orphanhood ............................................................... 29 1.7.7 Historical Review Of Policy Responses To Curb The Spread Of Hiv/Aids .... 33 1.7.8 Impact Of Hiv/Aids On Various Sectors .......................................................... 39 1.7.9 Care Of The Orphans By The Community And The Church ........................... 40 1.7.10 Theoretical Framework .................................................................................. 46 1.8 Research Design .................................................................................................. 53 vi 1.9 Area And Scope Of The Study ............................................................................ 54 1.10 Study Population ............................................................................................... 57 1.10.1 Sampling Procedures ...................................................................................... 58 1.11 Data Collection Instruments .............................................................................. 62 1.11.1 Validity ........................................................................................................... 62 1.11.2 Reliability ....................................................................................................... 63 1.12 Challenges Encountered In The Field ............................................................... 64 1.13 Sources Of Data ................................................................................................. 64 1.14 Data Analysis ..................................................................................................... 66 1.15 Ethical Considerations ....................................................................................... 67 CHAPTER TWO ..................................................................................................... 68 THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF CHILDREN ORPHANED BY HIV/AIDS IN KERICHO COUNTY ..................................................................... 68 2.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 68 2.1 Factors Which Have Led To The Upsurge Of Children Orphaned By Hiv/Aids 68 2.2 Categories And Personal Details Of Children Orphaned By Hiv/Aids In Kericho County. ...................................................................................................................... 72 2.3 Needs And Challenges Of Children Orphaned By Hiv /Aids In Kericho County ................................................................................................................................... 78 CHAPTER 3 ............................................................................................................. 97 THE RESPONSE OF THE CHURCH IN ADDRESSING THE PLIGHT OF CHILDREN ORPHANED BY HIV/AIDS IN KERICHO COUNTY ................ 97 3.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 97 3.1 The Biblical Perspective On The Role Of The Church In Helping The Needy .. 97 3.2 Teachings Of The Church On Sex And Hiv/Aids. ............................................ 101 3.3 The Church‟s Goals For The Children Orphaned By Hiv/Aids. ....................... 105 3.4 Church-Based Programmes For Children Orphaned By Hiv/Aids. .................. 108 3.5 Activities Of The Churches In Alleviating The Plight Of Children .................. 116 Orphaned By Hiv/Aids In Kericho County ............................................................. 116 3.6 Churches Without Programmes ......................................................................... 130 vii CHAPTER FOUR ................................................................................................. 136 CHALLENGES THE CHURCH IS FACING IN ITS ENDEAVOUR TO HELP THE ORPHANS .................................................................................................... 136 4.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 136 4.1 Lack Of Finance ................................................................................................ 136 4.2 Lack Of Cooperation From Other Churches ..................................................... 138 4.3 Bottom-Up Approach ........................................................................................ 140 4.4 Lack Of Trained Personnel ................................................................................ 140 4.5 Lack Of Follow Up ............................................................................................ 141 4.6 Failure To Be Self-Reliant ................................................................................. 142 4.7 Disinheritance .................................................................................................... 142 CHAPTER FIVE ................................................................................................... 144 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION ...................................................................... 144 5.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 144 5.1 Recommendations Of The Study ....................................................................... 149 5.2 Suggestions For Further Research ..................................................................... 150 BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................. 152 APPENDICES ........................................................................................................ 161 A. Non-Participant Observation Instrument For Young Orphans. ........................
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