Abstract
Article 69 (d) of Kenya’s Constitution (2010) encourages public participation in the management, protection, and conservation of the environment. In the context of eco-theology, this article seeks to explore the efficacy of the Christian doctrine of creation in to curbing the evidential land pollution in Kenya. Basically, air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution are the three major kinds of environmental pollution in the world. The term land pollution means the degradation (destruction) of the earth’s surface and soil via human activities. Land pollution is a major problem in Kenya that is caused by various factors such as deforestation and soil erosion, agriculture, industry, mining, landfills, illegal dumping of waste, and construction activities. Some of its devastating effects in Kenya include: water pollution, soil pollution, air pollution, human health problems, decline of tourism, and so forth. Thus, land pollution poses a serious threat to all Kenyans, a phenomenon that serves to justify the necessity of this article. As a doctrinal response, this article endeavours to unveil the Christian doctrine of creation and how it can be utilised to curb the ongoing land pollution in Kenya. In its methodology, this article reviews the appropriate and relevant literature on pollution and eco-theological approach, the exegetical method, the legal-constitutional basis of addressing the subject, and the use of archival resources.
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IntroductionThe planet earth, which is the third planet from the sun, is the home of humanity and other forms of life
The Greek word for the earth is γῆ that means soil, land, or ground (Strong, 2001).The planet earth, which is the third planet from the sun, is the home of humanity and other forms of life
When we read about air pollution or water pollution, we find ourselves raising eyebrows because we can overtly experience the devastating effects of such kinds of environmental pollution with ease
Summary
The planet earth, which is the third planet from the sun, is the home of humanity and other forms of life. Even though the harmful effects of land pollution may not be quickly and noticed, at long last, the said effects occur behind the scenes and negatively impact on human life. In this context, even if the effects of land pollution in Kenya may not be observed with clarity, the said pollution is happening and its damages are incalculable
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