The nature, causes and participation in traditional Oathing. The case of the Akamba in Mwala parish, Machakos diocese- Kenya

Abstract

The prevalence of traditional oathing in Mwala Parish prompted the researcher to undertake the study. There are conflicts between the traditional oathing and Christianity. Some of the Akarnba see traditional oath as an outdated practice while others see it as an inevitable tool for solving socio-cultural problems. Review of literature shows that some studies relating to this problem have been conducted but not from the religious point of view. In addition, these studies are too general. They do not address specific Parishes like Mwala. The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature, causes and participation in traditional oathing ritual, the case of the Akamba in Mwala Parish Machakos Diocese Kenya.