Daystar University Activities

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2017 in Research Grants

Research project on assessing the effectiveness of plastic bags ban inKenya, (2017) US$ 11000

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2017 in Research Grants

The Impact of Student Processes: A Case Study of Daystar University (2017) US$ 1920

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2017 in Travel Grants

Travel grant to attend the 4 th Regional Parenting Conference (on Embracing Technology for Safety of Children in Care Settings: Ending online Violence Against Children) in Malawi from the 24th to 27th October 2017. US$ 1500

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Research Grants

2016/2017   NRF Research grant of 11 Million:    Values Education and Environmental Sustainability. Multidisciplinary; PI

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Travel Grants

2017 Oct Travel Grant by Daystar University & Parenting in Africa network (PAN) in   partnership with Youth Net counselling (YONECO) to the 4th Regional Parenting Confence in Malawi 4Th 

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Travel Grants

2017 June Travel Grant Daystar: University for Pathways to Resilience IV Conference in Cape Town S.A.

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Murage, L. & Kariuki S.N, (2017). The role of Television Advertisements in Influencing Adolescents’ Sexual Attitudes and Behavior in Mathare, Nairobi County: Presented by Kariuki S, N at Malawi For the 4Th REGIONAL PARENTING CONFERENE (23 T0 27TH OCTOMBER).

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Onsula, L, Kariuki, S.N, Olumbe, R (2017). Role of Mentorship in Promoting Resilience amongst Adolescents in Informal Settlements of Kibera: A Case Study of Uwezo Foundation. Presented by both Kariuki & Lucy at  Cape Town, Pathways to Resilience IV; South Africa June 14-16, 2017

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Conferences attended

Kariuki, S. N (2017). School Supportiveness Influences on Adolescents’ Psychosocial Adjustment. Presented by Kariuki at Cape Town Pathways to Resilience IV; South Africa June 14-16, 2017;

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Professional Development Activities

2017 July-Aug 24th-4th Attended PICHET Workshop on Teaching for Critical Reflective Though;  Daystar University

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Invited Presentations

2017 March 17th Speak on Parenting  at Aquinas High School  

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Invited Presentations

2017- To date: Nominated as Trainer of Trainers by Catholic Archdioceses of Nairobi for Catholic Women Association Formatters.

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2017 in Invited Presentations

2017- to Date Nominated The assessor of Catholic Women  Association trainings in Catholic Archdioceses of Nairobi.

Dr. Kennedy Ongaro

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Youth Social Entrepreneurship: It’s Role In Participatory Community Peace-Keeping toward Sustainable Development – Mount Kenya University, 2017.

Dr. Kennedy Ongaro

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Prevalence of Conduct Disorder among Adolescents in Secondary Schools: A Case of Kamukunji and Olympic Mixed Sub-County Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya; M Gitonga, S Muriungi, K Ongaro, M Omondi;African Journal of Clinical Psychology; 3- 2017.

Dr. Kennedy Ongaro

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Teacher-Parent Partnership: Role of Parents’ Support in Children’s Education for Sustainable Development – Multimedia University, 2017

Dr. Kennedy Ongaro

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Community-Based Participatory Control of Violent Crimes Through Youth Social Entrepreneurship in Meru-Isiolo Boarder – United  States International University (USIU) –Kenya, 2017

Dr. Kennedy Ongaro

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Gender Equity In School Enrolment:  Its Implications On Participatory Sustainable Community Development In Meru, Kenya – Multimedia University, Kenya; 2017.

Dr. Winnie W. Waiyaki

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Ndegwa, S. & Waiyaki, W. (2017). Parental Awareness: The First Step in Protecting Children against Online Violence. 4th Regional Parenting Conference in Malawi (24th – 27th October, 2017).

Dr. Stephen N. Ndegwa

Published2017 in Conferences

Ndegwa, S. & Waiyaki, W. (2017). Parental Awareness: The First Step in Protecting Children against Online Violence. 4th Regional Parenting Conference in Malawi (24th – 27th October, 2017).

Dr. Mary Mogute

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Presented a paper entitled “Women Empowerment of Agricultural Factors of Production Towards Sustainable Economic Development in Kenya.” during the 4th East African Interdisciplinary Applied Research Conference (EAMARCA) held between 14th-16th November, 2017 at United States International University of Africa (USIU) in Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Mary Mogute

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Presented a paper entitled “Role of Socio-economic factors in Transcultural Mental Health Diagnosis in East Africa” during the Regional Mental Health in Africa Conference held between 4th-5th October, 2017 in Moshi, Tanzania.

Dr. Mary Mogute

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Presented a paper entitled “The Critical Role of Parental Protection of Teenage Children from Cyberbullying: A case of Ruai Ward, Kasarani Constituency in Nairobi County, Kenya” during the 4th Regional  Conference on Parenting: Embracing Technology for Safety of Children in All Settings- Ending Online Violence against Children held between 24th-27th October 2017 in Malawi.

Dr. Mary Mogute

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Presented a paper entitled “Participatory Women Empowerment: Increased Rural Agricultural Productivity towards Sustainable Development in Kenya” during the 2nd International Conference on Poverty and Sustainable Development in Africa (EICPSDA -2017) held between 1314th September, 2017 in Eldoret, Kenya.

Dr. Mary Mogute

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Presented a paper entitled “Investing the Vulnerability of Female Children’s Property Ownership and Inheritance Rights in Kisii County Kenya: Implications for Children’s Justice” during the AICS International Conference on the Best Interest of the Child (BIC) in the Justice System held between 17th-19th August 2017 in Kenya

Dr. Roseline Olumbe

Published2017 in Conferences attended

Presented paper titled “Online Risks of Abuse Against Children in Rural Parts of Kenya: Intervention Strategies for Effective Protection” in Mangochi, Malawi (October, 2017).

Dr. Roseline Olumbe

Published2017 in Conference Paper Presentation

Presented a paper titled “Resilience Promoting Factors among Vulnerable Juveniles in Charitable Children Institutions in Dagoretti and Lower Kabete Sub-Counties in Nairobi, Kenya” in Pathways to Resilience IV: Global South Perspectives in Cape Town, South Africa (June, 2017).

Dr. Naomi James

Published2017 in Articles

James, N.  &  Munene, A. (2017). The Prevalence of Conduct Disorder among Juvenile Delinquents in Selected Rehabilitation Schools in Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1(1), 115-134.

Dr. Maurice Ajwang Owuor

Published2017 in Conferences

23rd  - 27th  August 2017,the Annual General Conference of the Law Society of Kenya at  Leisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Kwale  County, under the theme, “Safeguarding the Rule of Law and Democratic Gains.”

Prof. Martha Kiarie

Published2017 in Conferences

Narrowing the Disparity Gap among the marginalized populations in Africa, The Role of Institutions of Higher learning in closing the Disparity Gaps in health; Conference held at Jigjiga University, Ethiopia 10th -14 January 2017

Prof. Martha Kiarie

Published2017 in Conferences

Organizing Committee Member of the Daystar University Inaugural Chancellors forum under the Title: Separating Facts from Myths Towards Strategic Communication on Health and Nutrition Issues in Africa, Daystar University, Nairobi Campus, DAC Auditorium; 23rd June 2017

Prof. Martha Kiarie

Published2017 in Conferences

Education Irregularities and Examination Fraud Prevention Conference" organized; Delight Professional Summits and the UNESCO Kenyan Commission. The Education Irregularities and Examination Fraud Prevention Conference" organized by Delight Professional Summits and the UNESCO Kenyan Commission, 28th -29th October 2017.

Dr. Geoffrey Kinuthia

Published2017 in Conferences

Attended the 11th Annual Neglected Diseases Conference jointly hosted by MOH and KEMRI on 6th to 7th December, 2017 at Sarova Panafric Hotel at Nairobi; 

Dr. Geoffrey Kinuthia

Published2017 in Conferences

1. A Poster on ‘Mosquito Diversity in the Nairobi-Keya urban environment and implication for diseases transmission by Geoffrey K. Kinuthia et al., 2017 was accepted and displayed at the Kolymbari 2017 Mosquito meeting’, Greece by Dr. Luna Kamau, one of the co-researcher and a coauthor of the project and paper respectively;

Dr. John Nguu

Published2017 in Conferences

16TH June, 2017 Participated in Seminar on Particle Size Characterization and Color Measurement Solutions, organized by Vision Scientific & Engineering Kenya Ltd in conjunction with Malvern Instruments Ltd, and X-Rite GmbH, at EKA Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya  

Dr. Myra Ohaga-Gitonga

Published2017 in Professional Development Activities

September 2017: Oracle sponsored training: Java Cloud Service at Strathmore University, Kenya.

Dr. Myra Ohaga-Gitonga

Published2017 in Professional Development Activities

May 2017: Participated in a workshop on designing courses for significant learning offered by the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Daystar University 

Dr. Emmanuel Wamalwa

Published2017 in Public Lectures

Guest Speaker, CORE 2017, Vienna, Austria. Speech Theme: Rethinking Health Care: Corporates new role in Developing Countries. Meeting comprised of pharmacautical Executives from around the world. Convened by the Paul A.G Hartmann Group.

Dr. Emmanuel Wamalwa

Published2017 in Public Lectures

Guest Speaker, University of Nairobi, 2017. Speech Theme: Health Project’s design and development for impact.  Meeting convened by the University of Nairobi Paediatrics Department and comprosed of researchers and paediatric graduate students from the University of Nairobi.

Christinal Jeyapaul

Published2017 in Workshops

2017-Certification in training of “European pediatric Advanced life support” at Gertrude’s childrens hospital

Christinal Jeyapaul

Published2017 in Workshops

2017-Annual symposium Driving force towards sustainable health care at Nairobi Hospital

Christinal Jeyapaul

Published2017 in Workshops

2017-Research presentation was done at Nairobi Hospital on Topic: Post traumatic stress reactions among family members of critically ill patients at KNH

Prof. Levi Obonyo

Published2017 in Articles

Njoroge, C. & Obonyo, L. (2017). Influence of PR Strategies on the success of CEO’s image in selected organizations in Kenya. International Journal of Communication and Public Relations 2(1): 46-66.

Prof. Levi Obonyo

Published2017 in Articles

Obonyo, L. & Owilla, H. (2017). Journalists in Kenya. In Worlds of Journalism Study. In https://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/36375/1/Country_report_Kenya.pdf (Accessed 2017-04-19)

Brenda Mueni Wambua

Published2017 in Conferences

Wambua, B. (2017). Language Variation: The use of language in WhatsApp group conversations. A paper presented in Internal Communication Association Writing Workshop held at Entebbe, Uganda on 24th – 26th October, 2017.

Dr. Emmanuel Wanyonyi

Published2017 in Invited Presentations

Panellist- Africa Union’s extraordinary session of the 2nd specialized technical committee on youth with specific reference to the National Film Sector (side event): (13th-15th September 2017). My presentation was on, How to Promote Kenya’s Cultural Heritage and National Cohesion through film. The event was aired live on NTV Kenya.

Dr. Emmanuel Wanyonyi

Published2017 in Invited Presentations

Delegate- International Film Convention- Kenya (IFC-K) (15th17th November 2017): I attended the 3-day conference as a delegate in my capacity as a practitioner and academic and participated in panel discussions. The convention was themed, Taking the Audiovisual and Film Industry in East Africa to the next Level.

Dr. Emmanuel Wanyonyi

Published2017 in Other Publications

Editor-in-Chief: Campus Mise-en-Scene Magazine (First Issue: November, 2017) the magazine contains articles by faculty and students from various Universities across East Africa. It is published and distributed by the East Africa Student Film Festival (EASFF)

Nathan Nayere Masambu

Published2017 in Conferences

EACA Rwanda 2017: From Gutenberberg to ZuckerbergSocial Media in Terrorism.

Prof. Laban P. Ayiro, PhD

Published2016 in Other Publications

Ayiro P.L (2016) Mating’I radical reforms were inevitable, December 31st 2016 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2000228425/matiangi-radical-reforms-were-inevitable

Prof. Laban P. Ayiro, PhD

Published2016 in Professional Development Activities

Participated in the National Conference on Education for nomadic communities from 31st March to 1st April, 2016 in Safari Park Nairobi Kenya

Dr. Joseph M. Muutuki PhD

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

2016-IOSOT-(International Organization of the Study of the Old Testament) Presented at University of Stellenbosch, South Africa: Social Justice in Isaiah: The culpability of the Church in her Prophetic Mandate.

Rev. Dr. Patrick Musembi, PhD

Published2016 in Conferences attended

2016 - I participated in curriculum development for a diploma in peace and conflict transformation for the institute Great Lakes Peacebuilding Institute, based in Burundi.

Munyao, Josephine K, PhD

Published2016 in Paper Presentation

Presented a paper in Daystar University’s SAH Colloquium in January 2016. Title: “Resistant Development Challenges in Africa: tracing roots beyond colonial responsibility and African worldview weaknesses.”

Prof. Bernard Boyo

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO) Bridging the Two Cultures of Science and the Humanities research project
award grant 2015-2016.

Prof. Bernard Boyo

Published2016 in Paper Presentation

Postdoctoral research and writing project residency, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Feb 16 to April 20, 2016.
Nagel Lectures, Paper presented: Politics in Africa: A Theological Reflection

Prof. Bernard Boyo

Published2016 in Travel Grants

African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) research leadership series Successful Grant Proposal Writing
workshop (May 4 to 6, 2016)

Prof. Bernard Boyo

Published2016 in Conferences attended

Faraday Training on Science and Religion at Sweet Lake Resort & Masada Hotel, Naivasha, Kenya May 10 to 13, 2016

Prof. Bernard Boyo

Published2016 in Paper Presentation

"Reclaiming the Prophetic Voice: The Role of Religious Leaders on Social Justice Issues" Paper presented at Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations on May 24th 2016.

Prof. Bernard Boyo

Published2016 in Paper Presentation

Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO) Bridging the Two Cultures of Science and the Humanities Research Seminar July 2nd to August 2nd 2016. Paper presented: “The Integration of science and religion in traditional healing (ethno-medicine) and faith based healing.”

Prof. Bernard Boyo

Published2016 in Inaugural Lectures

“Synergy between Christianity and science as viewed in the prism of African culture” Paper presented for the Christian and Scientific Association of Kenya Western Region Inaugural Lecture Nov. 29th 2016 Rongo University, Kenya

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2016 in Conferences attended

ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect held at the Telus Convention Centre, Calgary Canada between 28-31 August 2016

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2016 in Conferences attended

International Communication Association held in Daystar University, Nairobi Kenya 19-21, October 2016.

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2016 in Paper Presentation

Adolescent Girls Participation Towards Ending Child Marriages presented at ISPCAN conference in Calgary Canada, 28th – 31st August, 2016

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2016 in Paper Presentation

Child abuse, Neglect, Resultant Trauma and Interventional Measures: A Case Study of Childline Kenya presented at ISPCAN conference in Calgary Canada, 28t-31st August 2016.

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2016 in Research Grants

The Perception Of County Residents On Devolution In Kenya (2016) US$ 24221

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2016 in Research Grants

Daystar University Graduate Exit Satisfaction Survey (2016) US$ 1650

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2016 in Research Grants

Investigating Factors Promoting Resilience Among Institutionalised Children In Selected Shelters In Lower Kabete And Dagoretti Sub- Counties, Kenya. US$ 3500

Dr. Sylvia Tuikong

Published2016 in Travel Grants

Travel grant to attend ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect held at the Telus Convention Centre, Calgary Canada between 28-31 August 2016. US$ 3620

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2016 in Other Publications

CWA Archdioceses of Nairobi (2016) Formation Manual Catholic Women Association 2Ed. Limuru, Kenya; Fransican Kolbe Press.

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2016 in Conferences attended

Kariuki, S. N, (2016). Parental Antisocial Behaviours’ links to Adolescents’ Involvement in Delinquent Behaviours: Implications for Vulnerable Children in Need of Care and Protection. Best Interest for Children in the Justice system: August 17-19, 2016: Presented by Kariuki at Daystar University; 

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2016 in Professional Development Activities

2016   Feb 15th -19th: Participated in a workshop on Upgrading Education Degree Programmes  by MoEST& KEMI 

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2016 in Professional Development Activities

2016   May 4th-6th Attended Grant Writing Training Workshop Daystar University &   APHRC Integration of Faith and learning Training   at Daystar University.

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2016 in Invited Presentations

2016 Sep 16   Facilitator on Instructional Design workshop  for Teachers at  Moi Girls

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2016 in Invited Presentations

2016 Oct 21-26 Speaker on Growth and Development, Relationships and Parenting for  Unique family group

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2016 in Invited Presentations

2016 Mar 12-13  Facilitator on Youth Training on Relationships, Sexuality and Carriers  at  Karen Retreat Center

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2016 in Invited Presentations

2016- Consultancy in writing a Formation Manual Catholic Women Association, Fransican Kolbe Press  Archdioceses of Nairobi; on chapters on parenting, child care and nurturance, Self awareness for Catholic Women in faith and holistic living.

Dr. Scolastica N. Githinji

Published2016 in Invited Presentations

2016 Developed Assessment Tool for CWA Formation 1 and Formation 2  in use for testing for CWA member Graduation for Commissioning

Dr. Kennedy Ongaro

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Promoting Adaptive Participatory Governance of Ecological Resources toward Sustainable Community Development; 2016.

Dr. Caroline Ayuya-Muaka

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

2016 November: Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association Peace Conference Presented a paper on “Groupthink as a Perpetuator of Violence: The Role of Community and Psychologists In Minimizing Negative Groupthink Before, During And After Elections”

Dr. Caroline Ayuya-Muaka

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

2016: August:  In the Best interest of a Child Conference at Daystar University. Presented a paper on cognitive ability of child witness

Dr. Susan K. Muriungi

Published2016 in Conferences attended

Attended Psychological Needs of refugees and internally displaced people-German-African research workshop for innovation in African Health cases systems- 24th-26th Feb. 2016

Dr. Winnie W. Waiyaki

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Waiyaki, W. (2016). Depression Among Family Caregivers of Patients on Dialysis in Nairobi. The Annual International Research Conference in Kenya Methodist University, Meru (21st-22nd Nov., 2016).

Dr. Winnie W. Waiyaki

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Waiyaki, W. & Ndegwa, S. (2016). Peace: Minimizing the Risk of PTSD in Kenya General Election of 2017. KCPA 4th Annual Scientific Conference in KICD, Nairobi (10th-11th Nov., 2016).

Dr. Stephen N. Ndegwa

Published2016 in Conferences

Ndegwa, S. (2016). Factors Associated With Alcohol Use Among University Students in a Kenyan University. The Annual International Research Conference in Kenya Methodist University, Meru (21st-22nd Nov., 2016).

Dr. Stephen N. Ndegwa

Published2016 in Conferences

Waiyaki, W. & Ndegwa, S. (2016). Peace: Minimizing The Risk of PTSD in Kenya General Election of 2017. KCPA 4th Annual Scientific Conference at KICD, Nairobi (10th-11th Nov., 2016)

Dr. Daniel Mutunga

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Best Interest of the Child Conference: An international Conference on the interest of the child held t Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya.  17th -19th August 2016. Presented a paper on, The Forgotten Victims of our Correctional System: A Case of Children of Imprisoned Parents in Kenya (Published)

Dr. Daniel Mutunga

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Integral Mission Conference held at St Paul’s University, Limuru, Kenya in  October 2016. Presented two papers entitled, ‘Religion and the Care of the Creation’ and ‘The Church as the Salt and Light of the Earth: A practical Theology application of Jesus’ Sermon on the mount’.

Mrs. Jane C. Kositany

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Presented paper and participated in the Best Interest of the Child in Justice System 17th – 19th August, 2016, Daystar University Kenya 

Dr. Roseline Olumbe

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Presented a paper titled “Adolescent Girls’ Participation Towards Ending Child Marriage” during the ISPCAN International Conference in Calgary, Canada (August 2016).

Dr. Roseline Olumbe

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Co-authored and Presented paper titled “The Advancement of Justice for Institutionalised Children with Disabilities in Remand Homes (August, 2016).

Dr. Roseline Olumbe

Published2016 in Conference Paper Presentation

Presented preliminary findings of the research on Psychological wellbeing of children after Terror attack in Nairobi County in ANPPCAN International conference at Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi (February 2016).

Ms. Fridah Mburu

Published2016 in Professional Development Activities

Attended a workshop PRONTO International facilitator training for skills simulation (TOT) organized by PRONTO INTERNATIONAL- May 30th to June 2nd 2016 at Jacaranda Health LTD.

Ms. Fridah Mburu

Published2016 in Professional Development Activities

Attended a course on Helping Babies Breath (HBB) (TOT) in May 2016 organized by Jacaranda Health in collaboration with HBB International. 

Dr. Maurice Ajwang Owuor

Published2016 in Conferences

24th – 26th November 2016: Attended and participated in the East African Law Society (EALS) Annual Conference at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salam, Tanzania.  The theme of the conference was “Enhancing Business  Competitiveness through a Greater Democratization of East Africa.”

Prof. Martha Kiarie

Published2016 in Conferences

African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), Workshop on Successful grant Writing, 4th -6th May 2016, APHRC Lower Kabete, Nairobi Campus

Prof. Martha Kiarie

Published2016 in Conferences

The International Communication Association (ICA); Africa Regional Conference 2016, Nairobi, Growing Communication Scholarship: Looking to the past with gratitude, the present with passion, the future with hope.19th - 21st  October 2016, Daystar University, Nairobi Kenya ( Rapporteur,  Session chair and a mentee)

Dr. John Nguu

Published2016 in Conferences

29TH May-10TH June, 2016 Participated in JUAMI 2016 Materials for Sustainable Energy School in Nelson Mandela Institute of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania

Dr. Myra Ohaga-Gitonga

Published2016 in Professional Development Activities

June 2016:  Participated in the International Women’s conference at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi. Kenya.

Dr. Namai Obuchere Joab

Published2016 in Conferences

Namai, J. (2016). Perceptions of Christian leaders on the role of the church in preventing and responding to child abuse. International conference on the Best interest for children in the justice system 17th to 18th August 2016 at Daystar University, Nairobi Kenya