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    Causes Of Environmental Degradation In Chuka Igambang`Ombe Sub-County, Kenya
    (Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology, 2024-09-14) Sarah Kagendo Gitonga; Dickson Nkonge Kagema(; Jonathan Kathenge
    This study investigated the causes of environmental degradation in Chuka Igambang’ombe Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Environmental degradation, characterised by deforestation, pollution, and soil erosion, poses significant threats to ecosystems and human well-being. Environmental challenges persist despite the Catholic Church's active participation in conservation efforts such as tree planting, river rehabilitation, soil conservation, and awareness campaigns. Identifying the underlying factors is crucial for developing effective interventions. The study employed a descriptive survey design targeting a population of 15,574 Church members. A sample size of 389 participants was selected, including ten priests, ten development committee members, 86 youths, 98 members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA), and 175 members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA). Data was collected through interviews and questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that deforestation, pollution, improper waste disposal, overgrazing, lack of environmental knowledge, and encroachment on natural habitats were crucial factors contributing to environmental degradation in the region. The study concludes that these factors and inadequate management strategies exacerbate degradation. It is recommended that the government and stakeholders enforce stricter regulations against deforestation, promote environmental education, and enhance waste management practices to mitigate these effects.
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    Role Of the Catholic Church in Addressing Environmental Crisis In Chuka Igambang’ombe Sub-County, Keny
    (Journal of Pastoral and Practical Theology, 2024-09-06) Sarah Kagendo Gitonga; Dickson Nkonge Kagema; Jonathan Kathenge
    This study sought to investigate the role of the Catholic Church in addressing the environmental crisis in Chuka Igambang’ombe Sub- County. The research was carried out in Chuka Igambang’ombe Sub- County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. A population of 15574 Church members comprising 20 priests, 20 Development officials, 3663 youths, 4285 CMA, and 7321 CWA was targeted by the survey. A sample of 10 priests, 10 Development committee members, 86 youths, 175 CWA, and 98 CMA members was obtained for the study, making a total of 389 members of the targeted population. Data was obtained using interviews and questionnaires. The study established that the Church contributed to environmental conservation by educating members on tree planting, promoting environmental conservation among Christians, safeguarding water catchment areas, discouraging tree cutting, organising garbage collection, raising public awareness, participating in volunteer clean-up activities, preventing tree cutting, soil erosion and advocating for preservation services. Considering the findings obtained, the study recommends collaboration between the Catholic Church, local stakeholders, government agencies and environmental groups to enhance conservation efforts, boost community involvement, strengthen advocacy within the Church on environmental conservation, adopt sustainable land management practices, enforce deforestation regulations and improve waste management to curb water pollution and ecological degradation.