Social Work - Kenya/Africa

03/08/2026

BECOMING A WITNESS IN COURT

Many people fear appearing in court to give evidence as a witness.

The greatest fear is often the conflict that giving evidence may create, especially with the accused, the victim, or their families, relatives, and friends. Yet consider this: if everyone reasoned that way, judges, magistrates, police officers, and local administrators would also refuse to perform their duties out of the same fear.

A witness should neither fear nor be blamed for telling the truth. Their primary responsibility is to give truthful and accurate evidence.

A witness's testimony helps the court establish the facts and contributes to its search for the truth, enabling it to administer justice fairly and impartially.

Through a witness's evidence, the court may find answers to important questions such as: Who? What? When? Where? How? and Why?

It is also important to remember that anyone can become a witness if they possess information that is relevant to the matter before the court.

A witness is not expected to take sides. Their duty is not to support either the prosecution or the defence, but simply to state honestly what they saw, heard, or know.

Elijah Mutua Kirima
Social Worker
THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD.

03/08/2026

AUDITING MANKIND'S DELEGATED AUTHORITY.

02/08/2026

FACTORS COURTS MAINLY CONSIDER BEFORE GRANTING CHILD CUSTODY

Courts generally make child custody decisions based on the best interests of the child. In determining this, they commonly consider:

The child's emotional, physical, and mental welfare.

The ability of each parent to provide a stable, secure, and nurturing environment.

The child's educational, medical, and developmental needs.

The emotional bond and relationship between the child and each parent.

The moral, emotional, and psychological fitness of each parent.

Any evidence of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse, or other conduct that may endanger the child's well-being.

The willingness and ability of each parent to encourage and maintain the child's relationship with the other parent, where appropriate.

The child's own wishes, where the child is of sufficient age and maturity for those views to be given appropriate weight.

The continuity and stability of the child's home, school, and community environment.

Any other factor the court considers relevant to promoting the child's best interests.

NB: The exact factors and the weight given to each can vary depending on the country's laws and the specific circumstances of each case.
Elijah Mutua Kirima.
Social Worker.
THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD.

01/08/2026

CAN A TEENAGER OR A YOUTH BE A FRIEND TO AN OLDER ...

31/07/2026

This can be adopted with scriptures from your religion and still help you:
TAKE IT TO GOD IN PRAYER DOES NOT MEAN THERE IS NO ACTION OR HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY.

30/07/2026

WHO TRULY "FEELS" THE POOR IN AFRICA?

Founded on 19- 4-2011.We are a church based on the New Testament Church principles. We are committed to helping you know the whole Word of God free from error and the traditions of men.We hold that what you believe will affect everything else you do in life. Understanding the whole Word of God and t...

30/07/2026

Effects of poor planning.. This road was tarmacked recently and was very beautiful. Then they realized later that a deep sewer line needed to pass in the middle.

29/07/2026

THE WORST FORM OF CORRUPTION.

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28/07/2026

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.

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27/07/2026

HOW TO DECIDE ON A GOOD POLITICAL LEADER:
A good political leader should not be judged only by speeches, popularity, tribe, party, wealth, or campaign promises. Leadership is best evaluated by consistent evidence over time. The following framework can help citizens make a balanced decision.

1. Character

Character is the foundation of leadership because power magnifies what is already in a person.

Ask:

Is the leader honest and trustworthy?

Do they admit mistakes and correct them?

Do they keep promises whenever reasonably possible?

Do they respect the law?

Do they demonstrate humility, self-control, and integrity?

How do they treat people who disagree with them?

A leader with poor character may eventually misuse even the best policies.

2. Vision

A leader should know where they want to take the nation.

Ask:

Is there a clear long-term vision?

Does the vision benefit the whole country rather than a few individuals?

Is it realistic and achievable?

Does it inspire hope while remaining practical?

A vision gives direction; without it, leadership becomes reactive rather than purposeful.

3. Priorities

Resources are always limited, so priorities reveal what a leader truly values.

Ask:

What problems do they place first?

Do they focus on citizens' greatest needs?

Are they balancing short-term relief with long-term development?

Are vulnerable groups considered alongside economic growth?

Good priorities often include education, healthcare, food security, infrastructure, employment, justice, security, environmental stewardship, and good governance.

4. Communication

Leadership depends on clear and truthful communication.

Ask:

Can the leader explain complex issues simply?

Do they communicate honestly during both success and failure?

Do they listen as well as speak?

Do they avoid unnecessary insults, hatred, and misinformation?

Good communication builds trust and unity.

5. Teamwork

No leader succeeds alone.

Ask:

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