Role of Africa Inland Church Based Outreach Interventions in Resolving Domestic Gender-Based Violence in Baringo Central Region, Kenya

Domestic Gender-Based Violence (DGBV) remains a significant concern in Baringo Central Region, Kenya, affecting both women and men, despite the Africa Inland Church (AIC) being the dominant Christian denomination. This study investigated the role of church-based outreach interventions in addressing and mitigating DGBV in the region. Guided by the Triangular Theory of Love and Family Systems Theory, the study adopted a descriptive research design with a target population of 1,500 respondents and a sample of 306, determined using Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) formula. Data were collected through questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions, and analyzed using content, narrative, and thematic techniques, with findings presented via frequency tables, charts, and verbatim excerpts. The study provides insights into the effectiveness of pastoral programs in reducing DGBV within church communities and highlights strategies for strengthening church-led interventions.

Domestic Gender-Based Violence, Africa Inland Church, Pastoral Programs, Christian Families, Baringo Central Region

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