Conflict management by the Catholic Church in Kenya
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Date
2012Author
Magondu, Tabitha W
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The main objective of the study was to analyses conflict management by the Catholic Church in Kenya. The main objective was fulfilled by identifying the various types of conflicts in the Catholic Church, investigating the causes of conflict and exploring ways of managing conflict as well as expected challenges in conflict management by the Catholic Church.
The research design used in this study was descriptive survey method. The target population comprised of Catholic priests, and the laity of from various regions in Nairobi. Quota sampling was used to select the sample for the study. Data was collected through interviews and the qualitative data was analysed thematically.
The study established that conflicts within Kenyan Catholic Church fall under three categorize: - substantive conflicts, interpersonal conflicts and information
Conflicts. The study established that the leadership of Kenyan Catholic Church has the proper skill to manage conflict and the attitude of the church towards conflict is positive. Communication and Change management are major tools in conflict management within Kenyan Catholic Church. Effective conflict management in Kenyan Catholic Church is enhanced by implementation of measures to prevent conflicts, prepare for conflict and transform conflict.
The study recommends that conflicts management by Kenyan Catholic Church can be imnroved through respect in the mediation process, availing
equal opportunities for all parties to be listened, creation of u just outc ornc , emphasis on reconciliation, targeting the true root causes of each conflict, compromise, appreciation of individual strengths and flaws, appreciation of individual contribution to the conflict sincere apologies, and forgiveness.
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University of Nairobi, Kenya