KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
Explain why Kenya communities were defeated by the British during the establishment of colonial rule.
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Give five reasons why Britain colonized Kenya.
To establish their control over the source of River Nile because of their interests in Egypt. To help stop slave trade in the region and replace it with legitimate trade. To protect their missionaries who were already in Kenya so that they could carry out their missionary work/ spread of Western civilization. To establish a reliable market for their manufactured goods in Britain. For prestige To ensure settlements for surplus population. To invest surplus / excess capital To secure sources of raw materials. To prevent colonization of Kenya by other powers. Explain six factors that led to the decline of the Portuguese rule over the Kenyan coast.
Outline stages in the Portuguese conquest of the coastal towns up to 1510
Give two factors which may undermine the effectiveness of the traffic police in Kenya.
Large numbers of vehicle on the roads. Poor remunerations. Corruption / bribery Lack of public support / confidence Inadequate facilities (e.g. vehicles) Poor conditions or roads. Give two reasons why District Focus for Rural Development was adopted as a development strategy in Kenya.
To help in co-coordinating development efforts in district. To mobilize resources in each district for development. To facilitate prioritization of individual district needs. To hasten development of under developed district Facilitate even distribution of natural wealth resources. To minimize delays caused by Central Government. State one contribution of the ‘Harambee” movement to the development of Health Services in Kenya.14/5/2020 State one contribution of the ‘Harambee” movement to the development of Health Services in Kenya.
It has led to the contribution of building health centres / hospital It has mobilized people to contribute money for purchasing drugs for the needy. Money contributed through harambee has enabled sick people to seek for specialized treatment within and outside the country. It has motivated some medical personnel to offer free medical services to the people. Give one way in which a person may become a member of Parliament in Kenya.
State two provisions of the Independent Constitution of Kenya.
Give two reasons why independent schools were established in Kenya.
State 2 demand of Kenya Africa Union – KAU made to the colonial government in 1952.
They demanded for self rule. The release of African political detainees. They wanted / demanded fair – distribution of land to all. They demanded for fair political representation for Africans in the legislative council. They wanted improved education for Africans. Demanded abolition of taxes. Demanded abolition of kipande system. They demanded end of forced labour. State two ways in which the colonial land policies in Kenya undermined African farming.
Give one way in which rural to rural migration in Kenya contributes to national unity.
State two ways through which mission station promoted the spread of Christianity in Kenya.14/5/2020 State two ways through which mission station promoted the spread of Christianity in Kenya.
State three economic benefits of the Omani rule along the Kenyan Coast during the nineteenth century.
Identify one way in which the Monsoon winds led to the development of trade between the Kenyan Coast and the outside world.
State one reason why the government may limit the freedom of speech.
State two disadvantages of relying on oral traditions as a source of history.
People’s ability to remember facts is limited. The information may be subjected to distortions. It is likely to have people biases / exaggerations. The information may change over a period of time. Give one way in which the knowledge of iron working helped in the migration of the Bantu.
It enabled them to clear their way as they moved. Their superior weapons enabled them to defeat their enemies. They were able to grow enough food crops to sustain them. Explain six factors which undermine the performance of local authorities
Some are too small to operate efficiently High population concentration strains available resources Many local authorities lack adequate financial base to finance their services Inefficient revenue collection system Tax evasion by individuals and organizations Misappropriation of funds by corrupt officers Conflicts between Councilors and the Chief Officers Political interference in the affairs and management of local authorities Too much control by the central government Lack of qualified staff in areas of administration and financial management due to poor remuneration. Over employment thus straining their financial abilities Widespread corruption Election of illiterate Councilors to manage the affairs of the Authorities. What are the main sources of revenue for Local Government authorities in Kenya?
Rents from residential and other premises Rents paid by property owners/bill boards Loans from the central government Licences paid by business operators/trade licences Parking fees paid by motorists/ Hiring facilities e.g. stadiums, halls, e.t.c Fees from national parks Fines paid by people who break laws sale of property From cess Explain six ways in which the Bill of Rights protects the rights of the individual
States that every individual has the right to life. It guarantees liberty to all citizens by forbidding enslavement, detention or imprisonment without trial. It protects the individual from all from of torture and inhuman treatment. It guarantees the protection of private and allows Kenyans to own property anywhere in the country. It protects individuals freedom of conscience and religion/workshop It guarantees the protection of the freedom of speech and expression It gives Kenyans the right to move freely throughout the country and to reside in any part of the country. Kenyans are protected against expulsion from the country. It guarantees individuals against any for of discrimination on the basis of colour, creed, gender and religion. It protects individuals against arbitrary search, arrest and entry into one’s property without one’s consent Describe the process of preparing a bill before it is taken to parliament for debate
Preparation of a bill starts with making suggestions/proposals about the need of the law. The Attorney General prepares a draft proposal of the intended law The Attorney General notifies the members of parliament and the public about the intended law The Attorney General notifies the members of parliament and the public about the intended bill to enable them carry out research. The intended law is taken to parliament for debate Explain the functions of the High Court of Kenya
The High Court is a constitutional court which interprets the constitution to determine whether the dispute is constitutional or not. It tries both criminal and civil cases/handling cases involving large amount of money. It can listen to cases from all over the country To correct mistakes made in decisions by the lower courts To hear appeals from the Kadhis Court Hears appeals from the Kadhis Court It acts as a court of appeal for cases from Resident and Chief Magistrate’s Courts It deals with petitions arising from elections (Presidential and (parliamentary) Describe the structure of the court system in Kenya
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