Explain why Christian missionaries established mission stations in Kenya during the colonial period.

14/12/2020

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Why Christian missionaries established mission stations in Kenya during the colonial period

Mission stations were established by Christian missionaries to serve as centers for converting Africans.
To serve as centers where Africans would be taught basic literacy to enable them to read the bible.
To teach Africans new methods of carpentry, farming and masonry
To train African catechists who would in turn facilitate the spread of Christianity.
To use them as centers for the spread of Western European culture
To serve as health centers where basic health care was provided to Africans.
To serve as settlements for freed slaves and other displaced peoples.
Serve as centers for the pacification of Africans/ centres to promote European colonization.
Serve as base where European missionaries could operate from.

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What factors undermined Christian missionaries activities in Kenya during the 19th century?

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Factors that undermined Christian missionaries activities in Kenya during the 19th century

Hostility by believers of traditional religion who saw missionaries as a threat to their beliefs and cultural practices.
Opposition by leaders of Islamic faith and other believers whose interests were to advance their religion in the region.
Harsh tropical climate coupled with tropical diseases e.g. malaria
Inadequate funds and supplies such as food.
Inadequate personnel to carry out missionary activities
Rivalry among different Christian groups
Communication barrier/ lack of common language of communication to facilitate interaction with and conversion of Africans.
Strict Christian doctrines which were incompatible with traditional beliefs and practices.
Limited transport and communication facilities
Vastness of areas covered by individual missionaries
Hostility from African rulers who often identified missionaries with colonialism and loss of their traditional authority.

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Why are parliamentary elections held regularly in Kenya

13/12/2020

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Why are parliamentary elections held regularly in Kenya

Parliamentary elections are held regularly in order to give the citizens the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right of participating in the democratic process.
To give citizens the chance to choose leaders whom they have confidence in
To enable the people to give mandate to the party of their choice to rule.
To inject new blood into parliament and government
To enable sitting Mps to be responsive to the development needs of the electorate stipulated by the constitution.

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Why are parliamentary elections held regularly in Kenya

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Explain why some African communities resisted the establishment of British rule in Kenya.

13/12/2020

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Explain why some African communities resisted the establishment of British rule in Kenya.

Some communities had established strong social- political systems which they were not willing to allow foreigners to destroy.
Those communities which were military superior to their neighbours believed that no other race/ community could defeat them and thus resisted.
Some communities resisted because their socio- economic political set ups were strong enough to sustain resistance.
They wanted to protect their independence against foreign invaders
Some of the communities were encouraged by their religious leaders to resist. Such leaders promised their people that they would receive supernatural protection against firearms
Most communities underestimated the military strength of the British
They were against the alienation of their land
They were opposed to the payment of taxes e.g. hut tax, poll tax/ Kipande system/ lack of political representation.
They were opposed to the government policy of de-stocking
They were opposed to forced labour for European farms
Imposition of unpopular leaders by the British
Racial discrimination and organization of the British.

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Explain why some African communities resisted the establishment of British rule in Kenya

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What were the grievances of African Nationalists against the colonial government up to 1995?

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Grievances of African Nationalists against the colonial government up to 1995

Land alienation
Forced labour
The Kipande system
Interference with African culture
Racial Discrimination
Poor social service
Payment of taxes
Poor wages/ working conditions
Lack of political representation
de- stocking
Harassment of colonial administrators.

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GRIEVANCES OF AFRICAN NATIONALISTS AGAINST THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENT UP TO 1995

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Why did British become interested in establishing their control over Kenya during the second half of the 19th century.

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Why did British become interested in establishing their control over Kenya during the second half of the 19th century.

Britain wanted to gain access to Uganda so as to control the source of the Nile
In order to establish a market for her manufactured goods
To use Kenya as an outlet for surplus capital investment
To use Kenya as a source of raw materials for her industries
To protect European missionaries and other British nationals who were already settled in Kenya and Uganda.
To prevent Kenya from being colonized by other European powers
To stop slave trade and introduce legitimate trade.
To control fertile highlands

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

16/11/2020

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

16/11/2020

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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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Explain the role of opposition parties in government and nation building

5/11/2020

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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 circumstances which may force the government to limit the and freedom of the individual

26/10/2020

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Circumstances which may force the government to limit the and freedom of the individual

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One can be denied the right to life if one is convicted of murder in a court of law or caught in the act of robbery with violence.
If suspected to be planning to commit a crime one is denied their personal liberty/ freedom of movement.
One can be denied freedom to own property if the government wishes to development public utilities in the area but compensation must be paid.
One’s freedom of worship can be limited if one uses it to undermine the government or create disunity.
One’s freedom of assembly can be limited if it poses a threat to the state.
One’s freedom of speech may be limited if one publishes false accusations about another person or the state or incite people against the government.
One’s freedom of movement can be limited if internal security is threatened.
If one is not of sound mind one can be taken to a mental hospital by the police for confinement and treatment.
If one has an infectious disease can be denied one’s personal liberty.
If one has not attained the stage of maturity one is considered a minor and their decisions are made on their behalf by adult members of society.

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Give two limitations of using written records as a source of African History

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Limitations of using written records as a source of African History

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Most of the written records on African History were by foreigners who built their biases in the records.
Some written records on African History contain inaccurate information
Some of the records are not reality available for case of reference
Written records are limited only to those who can read and write.

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Describe the main provisions of the independence constitution of Kenya

26/10/2020

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Main provisions of the independence constitution of Kenya

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The independence constitution provided for a regional/ Majimbo government. Each region had a regional assembly and president.
A bicameral parliament consisting of the senate and House of representative/ upper and lower House.
The prime minister by the Government and the queen the head of State represented by the government.
The Bill of rights which protected the individual interests.

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Name two houses of the British parliament

5/12/2018

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Two houses of the British parliament

Houses of commons

Members of the Commons (MPs) debate the big political issues of the day and proposals for new laws. It is one of the key places where government ministers, like the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, and the principal figures of the main political parties, work.

Houses of the Lord

The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It is independent from, and complements the work of, the elected House of Commons. The Lords shares the task of making and shaping laws and checking and challenging the work of the government.

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Why was the Economic Community of western African States (ECOWAS) formed?

5/12/2018

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Why the Economic Community of western African States (ECOWAS) was formed.

To promote economic co-operation among West African states.
Promote unity and solidarity among member’s states.
Lack of funds to facilitate implementation of O.A.U activities as some of the member states do not remit their subscription regularly.
Lack of an army to enforce decisions of the organization especially on critical and urgent issues.
Interference by foreign powers/governments in some of the activities undertaken by the organizations.
Divided loyalty- member for other international organizations by some member states e.g. the Commonwealth.
Political instability and the resulting refugee problems make it difficult for the organization to operate effectively.
Attachment to former colonial masters by some member states for instance former French colonies look up for France for assistance.
Existence of basic problems within member states which require immediate attention e.g. famine, drought and disease.

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What were the difference between the British policy of indirect rule and the French policy of assimilation

5/12/2018

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The difference between the British policy of indirect rule and the French policy of assimilation

French colonies were ruled as provinces of France, British colonies were treated as separate political entities under the rule of the government –on behalf of the British government.
the French used assimilated Africans in their administration, the British used traditional chiefs.
French colonies elected their representative to the chamber of Dupulivi in France.
British colonies were not represented in the House of Commons as they had their Legislative Councils.
Laws used in French colonies were made in France, while in British colonies laws were made by the respective Legislative Councils.
In the French colonies, assimilated Africans became French citizens with full rights while those in the British colonies remained subjects.

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