Explain the political development which hastened the achievement of independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963

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Political development which hastened the achievement of independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963

The return of ex- servicemen after the Second World War exposed the myth of white supremacy making Africans ready to fight them. They also acquired expertise which enabled them to organize their resistance.
Failure by the colonial government to reward the African ex- service men on return embittered them.
Change of government from conservative to labour party in Britain made her adopt sympathetic attitude towards the nationalists struggle in her colonies such as Kenya/ Lancaster House Conference.
The establishment of political parties by African nationalists e.g. KASU, KAU, Nairobi peoples Convention Party, KANU, KADU, APP enhanced mobilization of the masses against colonial rule.
The Mau Mau uprising forced the British to realize the need of granting Kenya independence.
Nomination and election of Africans to the Legco enabled them to use the House as a forum to agitate for independence.
Emergence of trade union movement which helped to mobilize workers to fight for their rights.
Pan- African movement and other global bodies helped in the establishment of Afro- Asian people solidarity organization which supported the course of Africa nationalists in Kenya.
The return of Jomo Kenyatta from UK in 1946 strengthen the nationalistic movement in Kenya
Independence of other countries e.g. Ghana and India inspired African nationalists in Kenya to fight for their independence (e.g. Nkrumah Nehru)
The formation of the UNO and the pressure exercised on the European powers to decolonize and super powers e.g. U.S.A, U.S.S.R
Role of African independent churches and schools.

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Explain three ways in which Macadamised roads are an improvement to road transport

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Ways in which Macadamised roads are an improvement to road transport

They are all weather roads.
They are durable
Water drain off easily
They provide a good motoring surface.

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Describe the structure of the democratic Party of Kenya ( DP)

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Structure of the democratic Party of Kenya ( DP)

National delegates convention is the highest organ of the party and responsible for electing the officials of the party and amending the party constitution.
National governing Council is made up of all National Officials of the party and two representatives from each province ensuring that all party policies and programmes are implemented/ second highest party organ.
National Executive Committee consists of elected officials. They are charged with the day to day running of the party.
Branch Executive Committee/ organizations are organized on the basis of administrative districts. They are responsible for recruitment of members and popularizing the party at grass root level.
Each branch is divided into sub – branches up to the village level
National secretariat Committee headed by the Executive Director that shall be responsible for implementing decisions and programmes of the party.
Party election committee
The Board of Trustees

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Constitution and Constitution Making for Topical History Questions and Answers

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Constitution and Constitution Making for Topical History Questions and Answers

1996

15. Which provision in the Kenya constitution protects the wealth of individuals in the country? (1mk)

21. a) Describe the main provisions of the independence constitution of Kenya.(3mks)

1998

21(b) Describe the constitutional amendments which took place in Kenya between 1964 and 1992. (12mks)

2000

14. State one way in which the Kenya constitution promotes national unity. (1 mk)

22 (a) What were the three features of the independence constitution of Kenya?(3 mks)

2003

11. State two provisions of the independence constitution of Kenya. (2 mks)

2006

5. Name the type of constitution used in Kenya (1mk)

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Explain the role of opposition parties in government and nation building

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The role of opposition parties in government and nation building

Keep the government of the day on its toes by pointing out the shortcomings/ acts as the watchdog for the people.
Contribute to the process of law making and ensure that laws are in harmony with the constitution.
Educate the masses/ public about their rights/ gives education to the masses.
Mobilize people for participation in the political democratic process
They offer alternative policies and programmes to those of the ruling party.
Ensure that public funds are properly utilized through Public Investments Committee or public Accounts Committee.
They check possible excesses by the government and the party in power.
They provide the basis for peaceful solution of conflicts

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Explain the political development which hastened the achievement of independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963

Political development which hastened the achievement of independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963

Explain three ways in which Macadamised roads are an improvement to road transport

Ways in which Macadamised roads are an improvement to road transport

Describe the structure of the democratic Party of Kenya ( DP)

Structure of the democratic Party of Kenya ( DP)

Constitution and Constitution Making for Topical History Questions and Answers

Constitution and Constitution Making for Topical History Questions and Answers

Explain the role of opposition parties in government and nation building

The role of opposition parties in government and nation building

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