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Rationale Behind Roman Catholic Church’s Toleration of Miraa Production and Consumption in Igembe Deanery, Meru Diocese, Kenya.
(Chuka University, 2023) Iruki M. M.; Nkonge D. K.; Orina H.
Drugs are a global phenomenon that has spread to all corners of the globe. The; Roman Catholic Church has been a leading voice in opposing the use of pharmaceuticals outside of medical necessity in every society it has encountered. Roman Catholic Church has taken a hard-line approach against any form of drugs legalization, including recreational drugs. On the contrary Igembe Deanery, Meru Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, a contentious drug that many consider a drug, Khat (Miraa) production is tolerated. This; study is on the rationale behind Roman Catholic Church’s toleration in Khat production and consumption, which is extensively grown in Igembe Deanery, Meru Diocese. Due; to Roman Catholic Church rules that prohibit the use of all narcotics except for therapeutic purposes and the variety of contradicting incidents seen by Khat farmers and merchants who are also members of the churches in the study area, this study was inspired. The study employed a descriptive research design. Data; was obtained from questionnaires, oral interviews, focus group discussion, participant observation and primary and secondary sources to ensure the validity and reliability of the study. The; discussion starts with the various reasons for the Roman Catholic Church’s toleration of Miraa. Structural-functionalism was used to establish the rationale behind the Roman Catholic Church’s toleration in Miraa production and consumption of the study area. The findings of the study were that the economic, social, cultural, religious, and educational benefits of Miraa in Igembe Deanery are all the reasons for the Roman Catholic Church’s in Igembe Deanery to tolerate Miraa farming, trade and consumption in the study area. This study has contributed to the church, particularly the African church, and to academicians studying religion and culture in higher education.
The Modes of Agricultural Practices Embraced by The People of Abogeta Sub- County Before 1937.
(Chuka University, 2023) Kaburu L. G.; Kithinji C. M.; Nkonge D. K.
Agricultural activities are a very crucial part of a people's economic engagements. This study is about the history of the transition from subsistence to cash crop farming in Abogeta Sub-County in Meru County, Kenya, from 1937-1980. The people in Abogeta Sub-County's economic activities were farming and keeping livestock. Farming practices were mainly for subsistence. Crops that were grown included millet, sorghum, peas, arrowroots, yams, beans, and cowpeas. Later Changes occurred in the agricultural sector by 1937. This research aimed to examine the transition from subsistence to cash crop farming and its effects on food production in Abogeta Sub County of Meru from 1937 to 1980. The study investigated modes of agricultural practices embraced by Abogeta Sub-County people from 1937- 1980. The study employed a qualitative research design to describe the events as they occurred systematically. The target population was 179608 as per the 2019 census. A total of 30 respondents were randomly sampled and interviewed from Abogeta Sub County. Data collection instruments were interview schedules, focused group discussions, and observation. Study findings revealed that the people from Abogeta Sub County engaged in subsistence farming before 1937. The study established that the transition in agriculture occurred in Abogeta Sub- County due to the introduction of cash crops like coffee and tea. This study also noted that the transition positively and negatively impacted the people. Policymakers in the government may use the study investigations to find solutions to food insecurity in Abogeta Sub-County of Meru County.