Political Developments and the Struggle for Independence in Kenya (1919 -1963)

Political Developments And The Struggle For Independence In Kenya (1919 -1963)

​1996

7. Give two factors which led to the establishment of urban centres in Kenya during the colonial period.(2mks)

7. Identify two ways in which the trade union movement contributed to the struggle for independence in Kenya. (2MKS)

9. Name two African nationalist parties whose leaders attended the Lancaster House Conference.  (2mks)

1997

7. State two recommendations of the Lyttleton Consitution of 1954. (2mks)

8. What was the main ideological difference between KANU and KADU before independence in 1963? (1 mark)

18.   a) What grievances did the African Nationalists have against the colonial government in Kenya up to 1945? (3mks)

 b) Explain the political developments which hastened the achievement of independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963?    (3mks)

​1998

8 What was the main reason for the formation of the Ukamba members Association? (1 mk)

11. Why was the nomination of Eliud Mathu  to the legislative council important?(1mk)

12. Give the main reason why African nationalists in Kenya formed the Kenya African democratic union (KADU) in 1960 (1 mk)

  20 (a)  What factors undermined African nationalist activities in Kenya between 1939 and 1963?  (7mks)

(b)  Describe the role which African elected members of parliament played in the struggle for independence upto 1963. (8mks)

1999

11. State two features of the political organizations which were formed in Kenya before 1939 (2 mks)

12. Give one reason why Africans who lived  in towns formed social welfare  organizations during the colonial period (1 mk)

13. In what way did the Lennox – Boyd constitution contribute to the constitutional changes that led to the attainment of independence in Kenya? (1 mk)

20 (b) Explain the contribution Ronald Gideon Ngala to the struggle for independence in Kenya (10 mks)

2000

10. State one feature of the political Associations that were formed in Kenya between 1920 and 1939. (1mk)

21.(a) What five roles did the Kenya African Union (KAU) play in promoting nationalist struggle in Kenya between 1944 and 1953? (5 mks)

(b) Explain five constitutional changes which took place in Kenya between 1954 and 1963. (10 mks)

2001

10. State two duties of the British Governor in Kenya during the colonial period. (2mks)

11. Give two ways in which the trade union movement contributed to nationalist struggle in Kenya. (2mks)

12. State one reason why the 1957 elections are important in the history of Kenya. (1 mk)

20. (a) Describe five common characteristics of the political parties which were formed in Kenya after 1945. (5 mks)

(b) Explain five roles of the political parties in the struggle for independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963. (10 mks)

2002

7. State two reasons why the Taita Hill Association was formed in 1939. (2mks)

21. (a) What major reforms resulted from the Lyttelton Constitution of 1954 in Kenya? (3 mks)

2003

9. State two demands the Kenya African Union (KAU) made to the colonial government in 1952. (2 mks)

22 (a) Describe five demands made  by trade  unionists in Kenya during the colonial period. (5 mks)

(b) Explain the contribution of the trade union movement in the struggle for independence in Kenya. (10mks)

2004

7. State one role of the civilians during the struggle for independence in Kenya. (1 mk)

8. Give two roles of welfare organizations in Kenya during the colonial period. (2 mks)

10. Give the main reason why KANU refused to form a government after the 1961 election. (1 mk)

11. Why was the independent constitution of 1963 known as a Majimbo constitution? (1 mk)

12. State two demands made by the African Elected Members organization (AEMO) in 1957. (2 mks)

21(a) Why were Africans opposed to the British colonial rule between 1920- 1939?

(b) Explain five methods used by African nationalists in Kenya in their struggle for independence. (10mks)

2005

11. Name two African leaders who were detained in 1952 at the declaration of a state of emergency. (2mks)

20 (b) Describe the organization of the Central Government in Kenya during the colonial period. (12mks)

2006

12. Name two political parties which were formed in Kenya between 1960 and 1963(2 mks)

2007

9. State one reason why the colonial government established Local Native Councils in Kenya in 1924. (1mk)

11. State one recommendation of the Lennox-Boyd constitution regarding the legislative Council in Kenya.          (1mk)

21. a) Identify five methods that the colonial government used to discourage the activities of the Mau Mau movement in Kenya.                  (5mks)

b) Explain five reasons why the Mau Mau movement was able to last for a long time      (10mks)

22. a) Give three reasons that can make the parliament in Kenya to be dissolved.             (3mks)

b) Explain six functions of the National assembly in Kenya.           (12mks)

23. a) Apart from the High Court, identify five other types of Courts in Kenya. (5mks)

b)Why should there be separation of powers between the Legislature, Executive in Kenya?

24. a)     State five functions of the Kenya police.                                               (5mks)

b) Describe five duties performed by a District Commissioner in Kenya. (10mks) (out of syllabus)

2008

20. (a) Identify three trade unions which joined to form the Kenya Federation of Labour during the struggle for independence in Kenya.               (3 mks)

(b) Explain the role played by trade unions to improve the lives of the people of Kenya during the colonial period.                                                           (12 mks)

2009

8. Who was the chairman of the East African Association during the colonial period in Kenya? ( 1 mk)

9. Name the first African to be nominated to the legislative Council in 1944 in Kenya        ( 1 mk)

10.  Identify two methods used by trade unionists to demand for their rights during the colonial period (2mks)

11. State the main reason why the second Lancaster House Conference was held in 1962 (1mk)

12. State two roles played by the Kenya African Democratic Union in the struggle for independence in Kenya                                                                                     (2mks)

2010

6. Identify the constitutional change that increased the number of African members to the legislative council in Kenya in 1957.                                                                                                  (1 mark)

7.  Identify one Asian who took part in the struggle for independence in Kenya.                                                    (1 mark)

8. Name one African political party whose leaders attended the 2nd Lancaster House Conference in 1962.         (1 mark)

20(b)  Explain six factors that contributed to the formation of political associations in Kenya before 1939.                                                                                                                                                  (12 marks)

2011

11    Stale two problems faced by trade union movement during (he colonial period in Kenya. (2marks)

12   State one change introduced by the Lytleton Constitution of 1 °54 that benefited the Africans in the struggle for independence.                   (1 mark)

15 Give one member of the AEMO at its inception in 1957.             (1 mark)

21(a) State five demands made by the East African Association (EAA) to the British Colonial Government in Kenya. (5 marks)

(b) Explain five factors that promoted the rise of African nationalism in Kenya after 1945. (10 marks)

12. What was the main reason for the formation of Kenya African Democratic Union in 1960?   (1 mark)

20. a) Give five grievances of Kikuyu Central Association which were presented by Jomo Kenyatta to the Colonial Secretary in 1929.                                                                                                 (5 marks)

2013

10        Give the main political contribution of Christian Missionaries in Kenya during the struggle for independence up to 1939.                                                                               (1 mark)

11        Name the first African to be appointed as minister in Kenya by the colonial government. (1 mark)

12        State the main result of the Lyttleton Constitutional amendment of 1954. (1 mark)

13        Identify the leader who stepped down as the president of Kenya African Union for Jomo Kenyatta.                                                                                                (1 mark)

21 (a)   Give five factors that undermined the activities of the Kenya African Union in the struggle for independence.                                                                   (5 marks)

    (b)     Describe five political roles played by the African elected members of parliament during the struggle for independence in Kenya.                                               (10 marks)

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