By Elimu Assistant Team 
Examples of covenants made in traditional African communities
- Agreement during initiation to respect cultural practices and taboos
- Agreements during peace treaties that were made between conflicting communities
- Agreements during marriage
- Agreements with gods during rituals and sacrifices
- Agreements between two people over a dispute
- Agreements for the natural conservation of animals and vegetation
- Agreements during the making of community laws and practices
- Agreements with the dead in spirit to protect the community
Identify seven examples of covenants made in Kenya today. (7 marks)
Examples of covenants made in Kenya today
- Marriage
- Baptism
- Peace agreements
- Trade treaties
- Land purchase agreements/land lease
- Employment contracts
- Oath of office/loyalty
- Ordination of church leaders.
CHARACTERISTICS/ELEMENTS OF A COVENANT.
- Must have participants
- A sign to show proof
- Has Consequences
- Involve a witness
- Involves promises by each party
- There is a ceremony/ritual to mark the occasion
- Should have a seal
- Should be permanent
