Origin and Understanding of Conflict in Chagga Culture

Abstract

The discussion centered on the origin and understanding of conflict in Chagga culture. Chagga is ethnic group located in the northern part of Tanzania. The discussion highlights on the reasons for conflict and how conflict is employed in Chagga culture before, during and after the 19^th century. The role played by the local chiefs in perpetuating conflict as well as the introduction of German colonial rule in Kilimanjaro region. The influence technology has and the introduction of new religion in Chagga culture. The traditional Chagga religion as part of African Traditional Religion (ATR) centering on rituals, beliefs and practices that characterize the Chagga community and introduce the part that Christian belief has played in destroying the traditional Chagga religion.