OTHIENO JOHN PETER2024-11-222024-11-222024https://repository.tangaza.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1453Throughout human history, marriage has held a paramount significance, serving as a cornerstone of societal and generational continuity. It stands as a cherished institution, essential for the progression of human existence from one era to the next. Seen from the perspective of the Catholic Church, marriage is considered a divinely ordained union, a permanent and sacred bond created out of love between a man and a woman. It is seen as a God-established institution with the purpose of collaboratively creating life. Consequently, no human possesses the authority to alter the divine plan inherent in such a sacred institution. From this perspective, this research paper aims to address the concerning proliferation of single parenthood. It is crucial to acknowledge that this phenomenon is not a recent development in human history; rather, it has been present since time immemorial. In contemporary Nairobi, however, single parenthood has taken on a certain trend, almost becoming a societal norm. Despite its apparent acceptance, the repercussions of this trend are palpable across various institutions.enThesis