By Carolyne Kibugi On May 8, 2024, the Loyola Centre for Media and Communications (LCMC) hosted a pivotal conference under its Angaza Dialogue Platform (ADP). The focus of the forum was on leveraging faith-based practice as a powerful tool to combat corruption. The event brought together religious leaders, faith-based organizations, and community stakeholders to address the pressing issue of corruption and explore faith-based strategies for its eradication. The forum aimed to highlight the role of religious institutions and individual believers in improving government service delivery through faith practice. Dr. Elias Mokua,SJ ( the LCMC Executive Director) delivered the opening remarks, setting a comprehensive and insightful tone for the conference. He outlined the primary objectives of the conference, which were: Increasing Awareness: To highlight the profound negative impacts of corruption on society. Educating the Faith Community: To encourage the active rejection of ...
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By Sr. Lydia M. Okang’a In a world that’s increasingly complex, understanding the multifaceted processes behind child development has never been more crucial. The recent Child Identity Formation Training, facilitated by the Loyola Centre for Media and Communications (LCMC) and Jesuit mentors, has just concluded, and the feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. This training not only provided invaluable insights but also set a new standard for how we approach the composite journey of child development. Participants’ Takeaways The feedback from attendees highlighted the training’s effectiveness and relevance. Participants appreciated the facilitators’ expertise and the engaging delivery of content. The blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application made the training not just informative but immediately actionable. One participant, a child counselor, noted, “The insights into family dynamics and developmental psychology were eye-opening...
The Impact of Parental Separation and Divorce on Teenagers: A Call to Action for Parents and Caregivers
By Sr. Lydia M. Okang’a The Emotional and Psychological Impact on Young People In a quiet neighborhood in Nairobi, a family was torn apart by a divorce that left both parents and their teenage child emotionally bruised. James, a 15-year-old boy attending a reputable high school, had always been a bright student with a promising future. His parents, once a loving couple, started arguing frequently over financial struggles and personal differences. After months of tension, the inevitable happened—his parents divorced, and his world turned upside down. James’s father moved out of the house, leaving his mother to care for him and his younger sister. The separation took a toll on everyone. His father, overwhelmed with the emotional and financial strain of starting over, withdrew from being an active presence in James’s life. His mother, while trying to be strong for her children, struggled to make ends meet, and the stress impacted her relationship with them. The emot...