Effective Communication of Church Law a Case Study In the Diocese of Machakos

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dc.contributor.authorNzomo, Stanislaus
dc.date.accessioned2021-11-15T09:12:55Z
dc.date.available2021-11-15T09:12:55Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractOf recent, there seem to be a very strong wave of change, democracy, human rights, review of constitutions and laws here in Kenya across Africa and possibly other parts of the world. Politicians, leaders and those in influential positions have seized the opportunity to manipulate this situation in human history for good or for worse as witnessed here in Kenya during 2002 elections. "Yote yawezekana, bib Moi (Everything is possible, without Moi). The words of a religious song were appropriately changed to become an instant hit against President Moi. The refrain was sung over and over by opposition members and has since become a favoured tune by all "unbwogable", or unshakable supporters of change, a change now at the horizon with a new government and a refreshed awareness for democracy. In the past two elections, President Moi won thanks to rigging and a divided opposition.! For the first time in Kenyan history, "the 2002 elections were considered free and fair by all parties, local and international observers. On my way to the swearing in ceremony" continues the reporter, "I met a mkorino, a follower of a Christian sect. he saw my press badge and volunteered his comments that 'today is the first time in my life I am free', he was no more than filly. The feeling of this man was shared by most of the half million people who witnessed Mr. Kibaki swearing faithfulness to the constitution and the people of Kenya. The newly sworn in President addressed the crowd promising change from an era of illegality, oppression and lack of human rights.2 Under Moi's regime, judges took direct orders from the head of the state. If he said that a person was innocent, the day after a judge would find the legal jargon to let that suspect free. No crime was too dreadful that it could not be forgiven with the right amount of money. The Law Society popularised the motto: "Why pay a lawyer, when you can buy a judge?" Corruption in the police force was much deeper than the request for chai, money to buy tea, at road junctions. Police officials were colluding with criminals, orchestrated the disappearance of people, and hid evidence in cases of political sensitivity, like the killing of Father Kaiser.3 With such a strong wave of change sweeping across the country, the effects bound to be felt within the church structures. Indeed some Christians have been advocating for new structures and policies within the Catholic Church. This is what struck me and caught my attention and I felt obliged to seize the opportunity to know more about the new attitude. If this has befallen the government will the church survive? After inquiring from different institutions (e.g., Tangaza, Hekima, Marist and Chemi Chemi) I found out that they offered limited courses in Canon Law and mainly in elective format. Tangaza College, for example, has barely three core courses in Canon Law (Principles and Sacraments). Out of curiosity, I decided to ask some of my colleagues why they were so critical concerning Church Law and its related courses and my fears were confirmed. For them, it is a waste of time and resources for a 'pastor of souls' to study useless, impractical, rigid, and old versioned subject. Why not take open, flexible, easy, interesting, practical, modern and helpful courses?4 Even though I have been able to approach bishops, canonists, priests, religious, lay and lecturers, I am still nursing unanswered questions fuelled by my curiosity.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12342/1317
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherTangaza University Collegeen_US
dc.subjectCommunication of Church Lawen_US
dc.subjectDiocese of Machakosen_US
dc.titleEffective Communication of Church Law a Case Study In the Diocese of Machakosen_US
dc.typeLong Essayen_US
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