A Review of Literature on Theological Perspectives and Discourse Regarding Domestic Water Scarcity with a Reflection of the Tigania West Constituency, Kenya

Kiambi James Thambura Atheru (PhD) — 2025-03-08

Domestic water scarcity remains a critical global challenge, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities and raising profound socio-economic, environmental, and theological concerns. Despite biblical and ethical principles advocating for responsible water stewardship, many regions, including Tigania West Constituency, Kenya, continue to experience severe domestic water stress due to inadequate governance, pollution, and climate variability. This study explores theological perspectives on domestic water scarcity, examining biblical, ethical, and faith-based contributions to sustainable water governance, with a specific reflection on Tigania West Constituency, Kenya. Through a systematic literature review, the paper focuses on hydro-theological principles, highlighting water as both a sacred and essential resource. The review discusses biblical accounts of water stress, including conflicts over wells, divine interventions, and stewardship responsibilities, demonstrating the intersection between theology and sustainable water management. It also examines contemporary water challenges, such as pollution, access disparities, and water-related conflicts. The paper involved a qualitative synthesis of theological, environmental, and governance-related literature, integrating scriptural analysis with empirical data on water scarcity. The findings indicate that theological ethics advocate for water justice, emphasizing equitable access, conservation, and responsible governance. Furthermore, the study reveals gaps in integrating faith-based approaches into formal water management policies, particularly in regions experiencing severe water stress such as Tigania West Constituency, Kenya. The paper concludes that addressing water scarcity requires a multi-stakeholder approach, incorporating theological insights into policy frameworks to enhance sustainable water stewardship. It recommends the strengthening of faith-based advocacy, improving governance structures, and fostering interdisciplinary research on hydro-theology and water sustainability. The paper contributes significantly to holistic solutions that integrate moral, ethical, hydro-theological perspectives and practical dimensions of water management.

Strengthening Christian Values Among the Great Lakes Region’s Leaders for An Effective Political Transformation

Eliya Namunyuka Gabriel — 2025-02-27

The Great Lakes Region has gone through repeated wars and conflicts between its countries. This has caused the loss of lives and it has brought a political crisis that needs to be addressed. However, even though there is such a political crisis, its leaders claim to be Christians. So, the question that we should ask ourselves: why the war in region that possesses Christian leaders? This paper demonstrates that there is a lack of inward change among its leaders that should allow them to practice a right politics in the region. Therefore, the Great Lakes region needs political leaders that are spiritually transformed and able to practice Christian values in their daily decisions and political duties. The article calls for strengthening Christian values among the leaders of the Great Lakes region. To fulfill this, the study traces the historical and current political crisis of the Great Lakes region, some trends that have been tried to resolve the situation, and it ends up with the analysis of Christian values as the foundation for a political change in the Great Lakes region. Generally, the articles encourage the leaders of the region the application of Christian values to overcome the political crisis that the region has faced for a long time. Therefore, the leaders of the Great Lakes region should accept to be transformed and turn to a new page.

Journal of Sociology, Psychology and Religious

A Review of Literature on Theological Perspectives and Discourse Regarding Domestic Water Scarcity with a Reflection of the Tigania West Constituency, Kenya

Strengthening Christian Values Among the Great Lakes Region’s Leaders for An Effective Political Transformation