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Conservatism - people are resistance to change.
Illiteracy/ ignorance- lack of understanding and improper interpretation of the constitution.
Conflict of interest between church and state.
Lack of political will e.g. failure of 2005 referendum, personal interests overriding national interest.
Lack of funds for civic education, printing and distribution of the draft.
Divergent views of the parties involved, the committee of expert and the parliamentary select committee

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State five measures used by colonial government in Kenya to force Africans to provide labour in settler farms.

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State five measures used by colonial government in Kenya to force Africans to provide labour in settler farms.

Taxation-Hut and poll tax
Low wages to make Africans dependent.
Forced labour
Creation of reserves
The squatter system
Colonial administration confiscated African live stocks.
Africans forbidden from growing cash crops
The native legislation ordinance of 191

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Describe five consequences of colonial land policies.

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Describe five consequences of colonial land policies.

They led to the loss of land by Africans
Brought to an end the widespread migration and settlement of various Africans communities hence Africans were restricted to their districts/reserves.
There was land shortage within the reserves especially in areas such as Nandi, Kiambu and Kakamenga. This led to overuse of land in the reserves leading to serious soil erosion in places like Machakos and Central Nyanza.
Loss of African land led to poverty and misery among Africans.
Since the reserves where unproductive many Africans were forced to remain as squatters and labourers on European farms.
A new system of individual land ownership with land certificate was introduced different from communal land ownership.
Emergence of classes among Africans as few Africans who could afford to buy land become wealthy creating a gap between them and majority poor.
There was introduction of poll and hut taxes which had to be paid by cash. This forced many Africans to seek wage labour in European farms.
There was also introduction of Kipande system which restricted African movement and desertion of employment.

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Name three rights of aliens in Kenya

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Name three rights of aliens in Kenya

To own property
Freedom of movement
Right to reside in any part of Kenya.
Free to enter and leave Kenya.
Right to service offered by government of Kenya.
Right to enjoy services offered by Kenyan courts.

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Explain six challenges that faced the Imperial British East Africa Company in its Administration of the protectorate

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Explain six challenges that faced the Imperial British East Africa Company in its Administration of the protectorate

Financial constraints
Lack of strategic natural resources.
Competition from other companies
Poor transport from the area/no navigable rivers.
Lack of proper communication between London and the offices in the colony
Corrupt company officials
Resistance from Africans.
Most officials lacked experience.
Diseases and hostile climate took a heavy toll on company personnel.
Lack of adequate personnel.

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Identify three methods that have been used to conduct elections in Kenya.

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Identify three methods that have been used to conduct elections in Kenya.

Queuing
Acclamation
Secret ballot

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Give three aims of Harambee movement in Kenya

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Give three aims of Harambee movement in Kenya

To mobilize people to contribute in cash and in kind towards development projects.
To unite people of different tribes, religion and race in working towards the development of the nation national unity.
To further the spirit of national self-reliance.
To create the spirit of determination.
Promotion of constructive nationalism.

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Explain six problems that faced Harambee movement in Kenya

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Explain six problems that faced Harambee movement in Kenya

Misappropriation of funds for other purposes by few individuals
Forced contribution by some government officials has made the public to develop negative attitude towards Harambee for personal gain.
Corruption.
Many stalled Harambee projects.
Poor coordination and supervision of Harambee projects.
Use of Harambee for political gain.
Abuse of Harambee spirit even the rich call Harambee for personal gain.
Many Kenyans don’t have funds to contribute due to poverty.

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Explain how powers of an American president are checked in the United States of America

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Explain how powers of an American president are checked in the United States of America

The president is limited to two terms of four years each.
The mass media keenly monitors the actions and speeches of the president.
Public opinions which reflect the wishes and feelings of the American people.
The senate must approve the appointment of the president.
Congress may refuse to approve expenditure of money on an issue.
Periodic elections after every two years for congress acts as a check on the president e.g. if he losses majority in congress.
The Supreme Court may declare the president to have acted unconstitutionally on an issue or decision.
Congress can impeach the president if he is deemed to have acted unconstitutionally.

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What are the merits of a federal system of government?

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What are the merits of a federal system of government?

It helps different states to live together.
The mass media keenly monitors the actions and speeches of the president.
Joint defense forces ensure security for smaller states.
Enables states to tackle their problems with a united front e.g. terrorism or drug trafficking..
Eases trade by way of eliminating custom duties and use of common currency.
Enables states to benefit from the pool of resources.
Enables states to work as one political limit.
Protects better interests of small states.

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Describe the structure of COMESA

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Describe the structure of COMESA

The authority of heads of state is the highest organ and it is responsible for policy formulation.
The council of ministers is composed of designated ministers from member states and it takes policy decisions and ensures proper functioning of the organization.
The secretariat is headed by secretary General appointed by the authority and it undertakes research and gives technical support to members.
The court of justice is headed by a president and consists of six other judges; it interprets the COMESA treaty and solves trade disputes.
The inter Governmental committee is composed of permanent secretaries of ministries from various member states.
The consultative committee of the business community and interest groups acts as a link between the business community and organs of COMESA

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State five aims of the common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

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State five aims of the common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

To foster good relations, peace and stability in the region.
To promote joint development in the fields of economic development.
To establish joint industrial and agricultural institutions.
To promote co-operation in monetary affairs.
To contribute in the realization of the objectives of the African economic community.
To promote cross borders and domestic investments through joint research and application of science.

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Discuss the steps taken by superpowers to ease the cold war in the twentieth century

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Discuss the steps taken by superpowers to ease the cold war in the twentieth century

The successor of Josef Stalin in USSR , Nikita Khruscher deliberately worked towards the co-existence of communism and capitalism.
Negotiations between superpowers to reduce arms e.g. the strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)
Liberal policies adopted by USSR president Mikhail Gorbacher i.e. alas not and perestroika
Chancellor Helmuf Kohl of Germany united East and west Germany thus collapsing the Berlin wall.
The USSRs support of the Gulf war (1991) was a sign that the USSR wanted to work with the USA.
USA the president Ronald Reagan encouraged talks with communist countries like the USSR.
The fall of communist rule in Eastern Europe and the decisions of leaders of Bulgaria and Romania to embrace democracy.
Dissolution of the wars and fact after the fall of commission in Eastern Europe.

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Identify five objectives of the non – Aligned movement

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Identify five objectives of the non – Aligned movement

To fight all forms of discrimination for example racism.
To discourage neo-colonialism.
To encourage the members to actively participate in the UNO programmes.
To avoid participation in bilateral military alliances with great powers.
Not to participate in mult-lateral military alliances
To safeguard the sovereignty of member states.
To strive to improve agriculture and increase food production.
To try and get better terms of trade for developing countries

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Discuss the results of African collaboration with the Europeans in the twentieth century

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Discuss the results of African collaboration with the Europeans in the twentieth century

African leaders who collaborated got protection against their enemies.
African communities that collaborated lost their independence.
It led to increased trade between the African and Europeans.
Some African leaders were recognized and given new titles e.g. Lewanika became paramount chief.
African communities were subjected to forced labour, taxation and land alienation
African communities benefited from European education, Christianity

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Give three terms of Buganda Agreement of 1900

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Give three terms of Buganda Agreement of 1900

Half of Buganda land became crownland while the other half left to the Kabaka and his henchmen.
A hut tax of 3 rupees was to be paid for administration.
Buganda boundaries were defined to include counties acquired from Bunyoro.
Kabaka’s three ministers were formally recognized.
A British resident was to be stationed in Buganda to advise the Kabaka and safeguard British interests.
Kabaka’s powers were reduced but he remained a link between the government and the people.

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Discuss measures that can be taken by Third world countries in order to industrialize

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Discuss measures that can be taken by Third world countries in order to industrialize

Provision of capital and credit to their people which will reduce poverty and enhance investment.
Improve the purchasing power of their people by increasing incomes.
Encourage industrial investment by giving incentive and protection to local manufacturing sectors.
Developed and extend the transport and communication infrastructure.
Reclaim marshy land and dry lands through drainage and irrigation for settlement & exploitation.
Diversification of the economy and manufacturing industries.
Promote and provide scientific and technological education to their people.
Boost and encourage regional co-operation for a wider industrial market.
Reduce military expenditure and divert funds for manufacture of products for the wide domestic and external market.

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What factors led to the decline of the Asante empire in the 19th century?

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What factors led to the decline of the Asante empire in the 19th century?

Constant rebellions by vassal states that wanted independence.
The empire had grown too large for rulers to control effectively.
The vassal states were not fully incorporated into the kingdom thus creating weakness in the system.
The forcing of the Asanter ruler Osei Tutu to grant independence to southern states weakened the empire.
The Asante’s strained relations with Fante and the British affected Asante’s trade.
During the Asante – Fante war, the British supported the Fante, to fight the Asante, thus weakening the empire

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Identify five political features of the Asante empire in the 19th century

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Identify five political features of the Asante empire in the 19th century

The empire was ruled by all emperor who was head of state and government.
The office of emperor / Asantehene was hereditary.
The emperor /Asantehene was commander in chief of army.
The emperor was assisted by state kings (omanhene)
There was a standing army for defence & expansion.
The golden stool united the empire
The Odwira festival was organized for state rulers to pay allegiance to the emperor

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KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers

​Name the education commission that was established in 1982 to review the 8.4.4 system of education

Give two rule that govern the concept of natural justice

​Who is the head of judiciary in Kenya?

​State two operation forts established by the British to enhance political control in central Kenya

​Name three similarities in social organization of the Agikuyu and Luo during pre-colonial period.

​Identify Five constitutional changes in Executive in 2010

​Explain five challenges that Kenyans encountered in the search for new constitution.

State five measures used by colonial government in Kenya to force Africans to provide labour in settler farms. ​

​Describe five consequences of colonial land policies.

​Name three rights of aliens in Kenya

​Explain six challenges that faced the Imperial British East Africa Company in its Administration of the protectorate

Identify three methods that have been used to conduct elections in Kenya. ​

​Give three aims of Harambee movement in Kenya

Explain six problems that faced Harambee movement in Kenya

​Explain how powers of an American president are checked in the United States of America

​What are the merits of a federal system of government?

​Describe the structure of COMESA

State five aims of the common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

​Discuss the steps taken by superpowers to ease the cold war in the twentieth century

​Identify five objectives of the non – Aligned movement

​Discuss the results of African collaboration with the Europeans in the twentieth century

​Give three terms of Buganda Agreement of 1900

​Discuss measures that can be taken by Third world countries in order to industrialize

​What factors led to the decline of the Asante empire in the 19th century?

​Identify five political features of the Asante empire in the 19th century

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Name the education commission that was established in 1982 to review the 8.4.4 system of education

Who is the head of judiciary in Kenya?

State two operation forts established by the British to enhance political control in central Kenya

Name three similarities in social organization of the Agikuyu and Luo during pre-colonial period.

Identify Five constitutional changes in Executive in 2010

Explain five challenges that Kenyans encountered in the search for new constitution.

State five measures used by colonial government in Kenya to force Africans to provide labour in settler farms.

Describe five consequences of colonial land policies.

Name three rights of aliens in Kenya

Explain six challenges that faced the Imperial British East Africa Company in its Administration of the protectorate

Identify three methods that have been used to conduct elections in Kenya.

Give three aims of Harambee movement in Kenya

Explain how powers of an American president are checked in the United States of America

What are the merits of a federal system of government?

Describe the structure of COMESA

Discuss the steps taken by superpowers to ease the cold war in the twentieth century

Identify five objectives of the non – Aligned movement

Discuss the results of African collaboration with the Europeans in the twentieth century

Give three terms of Buganda Agreement of 1900

Discuss measures that can be taken by Third world countries in order to industrialize

What factors led to the decline of the Asante empire in the 19th century?

Identify five political features of the Asante empire in the 19th century