KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers
Explain six ways through which Thomas Joseph Mboya contributed the struggle for independence in Kenya.
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What major reforms resulted from the Lyttelton Constitution of 1954 in Kenya?
It led to the establishment of a Multi-racial council of Ministers made up of official and un official members. This new council replaced the Executive Council B.A. Obanga one of the nominated African members was made Minister for Community Development and African affairs. Africans were allowed to form political originations whose functions were confirmed to district levels. The government provided for elections of eight Africans to the legislative Council It led to the establishment of an Advisory Council to discuss government policies Explain six ways through which the colonial government promoted settler farming.
What economic reasons encouraged the British to colonize Kenya during 19th Century
Explain six effects of Portuguese rule on the Kenyan Coast
It led to the decline of the Indian Ocean trade/decline of gold trade It led to the decline and ruin of towns It led to loss of life during their constant raids on coastal towns The heavy taxes that were imposed on the coastal peoples hindered the development of commercial and agricultural resources at the coast They built Fort Jesus which became a historic monument in the subsequent years They brought new crops to the coast e.g. maize, groundnuts and pineapples They introduced the use of farmyard manure Their language enriched the Kiswahili language The introduction of guns and other advanced weapons by the Portuguese contributed to insecurity in the region Commercial links between the Kenyan coast and the Arabian Peninsular were almost completely cut off. Some African were converted to Christianity. Closer links between the Kenyan coast and India developed Their conquest of the Kenyan coast exposed the area to other European powers. Why were the Portuguese interested in establishing their control over the Kenyan coast during the 16th Century?
Describe the socio-political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period
What were the results of the settlement of the Luo in Kenya during the pre-colonial period?14/5/2020 What were the results of the settlement of the Luo in Kenya during the pre-colonial period?
Assimilation of some communities they found in the areas e.g. Abasuba Intermarriage with the neighbours e.g. Abaluyia Neighboring communities lost some of their land to the incoming Luo. Displacement of some communities e.g. Abagusii. Increased conflicts over control of resources between the Luo and their neighbours. Expansion of trade with the neighboring iron/iron tools Occupation of fertile land influenced the Luo to adopt farming on a large scale. Cultural exchange between the Luo and their neighboring e.g. language, naming Identify two national philosophies used as development strategies in Kenya.
Give the main function of the prisons Department in Kenya
Give the main role of opposition parties in Kenya
What is contained in the government budget?
Who chairs cabinet meetings in Kenya?
Give one way through which the education system in Kenya promotes national unity
Use of one medium of instruction Centralized national examinations Centralized training and deployment of teachers Existence of national school State two ways in which the chief’s promotes law and order in the location
Setting disputes between the people in the location Helping to apprehend individuals who break the law Sensitizing the people about antisocial behavior e.g. drug abuse/HIV Issuing permits for all functions in the location Organizing Barazas to explain government policy on law and order Give two sources of revenue for the District Development Committees in Kenya
Government grants Donations fro NGOs and religious organizations Aid from foreigners Harambee funds Donations from individuals. Identify two negative consequences of urbanization in Kenya during the colonial period.
Unemployment led to poverty Low morality e.g. prostitution Increase in crime Development of shanties/slums Congestion leading to epidemics Break up of family set up Development of the Kipande system Deprived rural areas of manpower/negligence of agriculture State one result of the establishment of independent churches in Kenya during the colonial period.14/5/2020 State one result of the establishment of independent churches in Kenya during the colonial period.
African cultural practices and beliefs were incorporated into the Christian colonial period. Gave African clergy leadership opportunities in the church More African were trained as clergy Accelerated the spread of Christianity Led to the establishment of independent schools Led to the formation Nationalism. State two reasons why the Taita Hills Associations was formed in 1939.
To fight for the return of their alienated land. To protest against destocking policy To protest against taxation To protest against the Kipande system To protest against forced labour Identify one reason why African were not allowed to grow some cash crops before 1954
Give two reasons why Nabongo Mumia collaborated with the British
State two factors which encouraged the Akamba to participate in the long distance trade during the nineteenth century.
Existence of enterprising local traders among the Akamba Demand for some commodities of trade To spread Islam Existence of trade routes Strategic middle position of Akamba land between the coast the hinterland. Unfavorable climatic conditions of Akamba land Apart from trade, give one reason why the Arabs migrated to the Kenyan coast before 1500 Ad.14/5/2020 Apart from trade, give one reason why the Arabs migrated to the Kenyan coast before 1500 Ad.
To escape religious conflicts between different Islamic sects in Arabia/civil wars. To escape from political persecution in Arabia To spread Islam For adventure/exploration State two functions of the council of elders (Njuri Neheke) of the Ameru.
Solve land and inheritance disputes. Acted as the Court of Appeal Presided over religious functions Organized social functions Advised warriors on when to go to wars/raids Negotiated peace settlements Made laws to govern the community State one way in which the ABagusii and the Kipsigis interacted during the pre-colonial period14/5/2020 State one way in which the ABagusii and the Kipsigis interacted during the pre-colonial period.
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