Christian Crusades in Nairobi: An Analysis of Socio_Religious Factors Underlying Their Upsurge
Zacharia Wanakacha Samita
Abstract: The study examines socio-religious dynamics within, and
implication of, the phenomenon of Christian crusades in Nairobi. The study
brings to the fore the socio-religious role of crusaders in the urban context of
Nairobi. The research tools employed by the study include library research,
pilot survey and field research. The theoretical framework guiding the study is
based on sociological classics in religion, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber. The
research findings show that increased socio-economic problems in society cause a
gap that crusades attempt to fill. Attendance in crusades is drawn from people
of different ranks and occupations in terms of their gender, age, socio-economic
standing, educational level, and religious affiliation among others. Thus, many
crusades are drawn to crusades by a number of aspects that relate to the
perceived popularity of the preacher-evangelist.