The Shiite Expansion in Kenya: History, Causes and Theological Methods

This research sheds light on the Shiite expansion in Kenya; History, Causes and its theological methods to preach Shiism. Its statement of problem and importance comes from lack of academic studies which address the threats of Shiite expansion in Kenya and its sectarian and social impacts on the Sunni Muslims in Kenya, which necessitated such research and the likes of academic studies. The research consists of an abstract and four sections. The first section defines Shiism and its most important beliefs, while the second addresses the history of Shiites arrival to Kenya, whereas the third displays the causes of the Shiite expansion in Kenya. The fourth concludes with the theological methods of Shiite expansion in Kenya. A descriptive analytical method based on analyzing events, organizing them, and linking each other is used. The research materials were documented and linked it to their original sources. The study ends with a conclusion that includes some recommendations related to the research topic, in addition to the index of references.