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Research Paper | Religion | Kenya | Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023 | Rating: 4.3 / 10

Church's Response to the Sponsor Phenomenon in Nakurus Catholic Sponsored Schools

Rachel Chepkemoi | Mary Getui | Rev. Fr. Dr. Chrispine Ouma Nyandiwa

Abstract: This study explores the Church?s response to the sponsor phenomenon in schools sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, Kenya. It investigates the causes and effects of sexual immorality among Christian female students and the Church?s strategies to curb this issue. The study concludes with recommendations for parents, government, and the Church as follows; Parents/guardians should take special interest in curbing moral decadence among their children. This is because; failure respond to it would contribute negatively to the growth of their children. The recommendations given include parents/guardians should keep a close watch on the type of friends their daughter?s keep and video films they watch at home. The government should improve the economy and censor magazines and video films that come into the country.

Keywords: Church Response, Sponsor phenomenon, High school Girls, Moral uprightness, Catholic Diocese of Nakuru

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023,

Pages: 874 - 879