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Investigating Luhya Naming Rituals and Their Implications on Christian Worship in the Baptist Church in Vihiga County, Kenya

Jared Aineah Ngutu1 Dr. Anthony Ichuloi Oure2 Dr. Maurice Ogolla3
1 2 3 Department of Religious Studies, Kisii University, Kenya, East Africa.

Published Online: May-June 2024

Pages: 56-68

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