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Lack of support/negative attitude from the members of the public who/withhold useful information
Corruption among some officers renders them ineffective in discharging their duties
Inadequate transport facilities hamper their movement making it difficult to respond to emergencies.
Sophisticated weapons used by criminals threaten/endanger police officer’s lives.
Inadequate modern communication equipment makes it difficult for them to relay/pass confidential information.
Interference by politicians/members of the public demoralizes/frustrates their efforts
Betrayal by some officers who collude with criminals to break the law/subvert justice.
Inadequate training of the officers renders them incompetent in discharging their duties
Increased acts of terrorism/crime
Poor working and living conditions e.g. poor housing/low salaries.

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Give the three categories of the Kenya Defence Forces.

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Give the three categories of the Kenya Defence Forces.

The Kenya Army
The Kenya Air force
The Kenya Navy

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Explain the importance of separation of powers between the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary in Kenya.

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Explain the importance of separation of powers between the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary in Kenya.

To make the co-ordination of government programmes and administration effective.
To enable the government to facilitate division of labour.
It helps prevent abuse of power/provides checks and balances.
It promotes efficient service delivery.
It is a constitutional requirement
To enhance accountability
It promotes transparency/openness in government dealings.
It ensures that no arm of the government interferes with the other.

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Name five types of courts in Kenya

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Name five types of courts in Kenya

The Court of Appeal
The Chief Magistrates Court
The Resident Magistrates Court
The Senior Principal Magistrates Court
Special Courts/Tribunals

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Describe the rights of an accused person in a court of law during trial in Kenya.

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Describe the rights of an accused person in a court of law during trial in Kenya.

The accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty
He/ She should be informed of the charge with sufficient detail so as to prepare a defence.
One should be given adequate time to consult with the advocate/ witness
One should be present when court proceedings are taking place
One should be given a chance to plead for leniency
One should not be forced to give evidence
One should be allowed to be heard
One should be allowed to appeal against the ruling
Right to legal representation

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Identify five circumstances that can make a registered voter be denied the right to vote in Kenya.

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Identify five circumstances that can make a registered voter be denied the right to vote in Kenya.

When one is insane/ unsound mind
When one presents oneself in a constituency where one s not registered
When one is discovered to have registered twice
When one does not have a voter’s card on the voting day
When one does not have a national identification Card on the voting day/ one has a defective National Identification Card
When ones name does not appear in the voters register
When one is time barred/ late

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Describe six factors that have influenced industrialisation in Kenya since independence.

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Describe six factors that have influenced industrialisation in Kenya since independence.

The availability of modern sources of energy has enabled the establishment of more industries which process different products.
Availability of both skilled /unskilled labour from large population provides the workforce needed in industries.
Good transport and communication has created a viable environment for industrial development as the products can be transported with ease.
The agriculturally rich country provides raw materials required in the processing of various products.
The existence of mineral resources has given rise to industries which process them into finished products.
The existenance of both natural and man- made forests has promoted the development for furniture industries in many parts of the country.
Availability of water resources rich in fish has given rise to fish processing industries in the country.
Government initiatives through creation of trade, commerce and industry

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State three challenges that hinder government effort to eradicate illiteracy in Kenya.

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State three challenges that hinder government effort to eradicate illiteracy in Kenya.

Traditional/cultural beliefs in some communities discourage people from schooling.
Lack of enough schools/inadequate educational facilities has made education inaccessible in some regions/shortage of teachers.
High poverty levels in the society has made education unaffordable.
Misconceptions that one can succeed without education.
Nomadic ways of life in some communities has hampered provision of education.
Negative attitude towards adult education programmes has resulted in low enrolment
Insecurity in some regions

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Explain the role played by Thomas Joseph Mboya in the development of trade union movement in Kenya.

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Explain the role played by Thomas Joseph Mboya in the development of trade union movement in Kenya.

He was instrumental in the formation of trade union movement.
He served as a leader in trade union organizations both locally and internationally.
He organized protests/ demonstrations against the arrest and harassment of trade union members/workers.
He liaised with international trade union organizations where he gained knowledge/ experience of running trade unions.
He solicited for funds to finance the activities of trade Union movement in Kenya.
He organized trade union courses/ seminars in various parts of the country to educate the workers/leaders.
He agitated for better terms/conditions for workers.
He attended courses on industrial relations abroad where he gained knowledge on labour relations

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Outline five grievances expressed by the Kikuyu Central Association and presented by Jomo Kenyatta to the Colonial Secretary in 1929.

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Outline five grievances expressed by the Kikuyu Central Association and presented by Jomo Kenyatta to the Colonial Secretary in 1929.

Land alienation.
Taxation of Africans.
Lack of African representation at Legco
Lack of quality/poor education for Africans.
Release of Harry Thuku.
Abolition of forced labour
Abolition of Kipande system

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Describe six negative effects of British colonial rule on the people of Kenya.

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Describe six negative effects of British colonial rule on the people of Kenya.

Colonial rule led to the loss of political independence
Creation of reserves for Africans led to the emergence of Squatters
It led to the introduction of forced labour among the Africans
Led to the introduction of taxation on Kenyans
Creation of colonial boundaries split communities and affected their social cohesion.
Africans in Kenya lost their land to Europeans settlers leading to landlessness
Colonial rule undermined African cultural practices
It destroyed traditional African political systems replacing them with appointed leaders
Introduced segregation/ colour bar which created divisions among Kenyans

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Outline three reasons of Somali resistance against the British rule in Kenya in the 19th Century.

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Outline three reasons of Somali resistance against the British rule in Kenya in the 19th Century.

The Somali were opposed to the division of Somaliland into the British and Italian spheres of influence which separated the clans
They were opposed to punitive expeditions sent against them by the British
The Somali people being Muslims were opposed to being controlled by the British who were Christians
The British attempted to stop the Somali raiding activities against their neighbours
The Somali were against British Control of their pasture land and watering points
The British wanted the Somali to drop their nomadic way of life

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Explain five results of the Maasai collaboration with the British in the early 20th Century.

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Explain five results of the Maasai collaboration with the British in the early 20th Century.

Lenana was made a paramount chief of the Maasai because of his cooperation.
They lost land which was taken up by the British for farming/settlement.
They were rewarded with material wealth/granted favoured status due to their cooperation.
They lost their independence/were manipulated as their land became a British protectorate.
It led to the division/separation between those for/against collaboration thereby weakening them further.
They were hired as mercenaries to assist the British in subduing/suppressing communities that were resisting establishment of colonial rule.
It led to the eviction/displacement of the Maasai thereby causing untold suffering/loss of livelihood.
It led to the disruption of their economic structure thereby causing loss of wealth

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Identify five causes of the Nandi resistance against British invasion in Kenya

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Identify five causes of the Nandi resistance against British invasion in Kenya

They wanted to safeguard their independence
They were proud people who disliked interference by strangers
Had successfully raided /fought their neighbours/intruders in the past
They disliked the whiteman's/European skin colour/dressing.
They did not want to lose their land.
They fought to avert the fulfillment of Kimnyole/Orkoiyors prophecy
They had an able leader who inspired them to fight/resist.

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Identify the police department responsible for maintaining law and order.

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Identify the police department responsible for maintaining law and order.

The Administration police

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Who is the administrative head of Parliament in Kenya?

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Who is the administrative head of Parliament in Kenya?

The Clerk

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Give one symbol of national unity in Kenya.

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Give one symbol of national unity in Kenya.

The National flag
The National Anthem
The Coat of Arms
The Loyalty pledge
The Presidency
The Constitution
The National language

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Give two negative effects of over reliance on foreign aid for the country.

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Give two negative effects of over reliance on foreign aid for the country.

It is given with conditions.
It attracts high interest rates.
It creates donor dependency syndrome/debt crisis
It limits the choice of trading partners.
It delays the implementation of projects.

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State one way through which the Harambee spirit among Kenyans promotes national unity.

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State one way through which the Harambee spirit among Kenyans promotes national unity.

It encourages people to work together
It promotes cooperation
It promotes equity in the distribution of resources
It enhances interaction of people
It promotes patriotism

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KCSE History and Government Questions With Answers

Identify two groups who participated in the Trans-Atlantic Trade.

Identify two metals used as currency in pre-colonial Africa.

Highlight two uses of copper in Africa during the 19th Century.

Mention one type of trade.

Give one negative effect of the land enclosure system in Britain during the 18th Century.

Give one type of written materials used by historians as a source of History and Government.

Explain six challenges encountered by the Kenya Police Service in the course of discharging their duties.

Give the three categories of the Kenya Defence Forces.

Explain the importance of separation of powers between the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary in Kenya.

Name five types of courts in Kenya

Describe the rights of an accused person in a court of law during trial in Kenya.

Identify five circumstances that can make a registered voter be denied the right to vote in Kenya.

Describe six factors that have influenced industrialisation in Kenya since independence.

State three challenges that hinder government effort to eradicate illiteracy in Kenya.

Explain the role played by Thomas Joseph Mboya in the development of trade union movement in Kenya.

Outline five grievances expressed by the Kikuyu Central Association and presented by Jomo Kenyatta to the Colonial Secretary in 1929.

Describe six negative effects of British colonial rule on the people of Kenya.

Outline three reasons of Somali resistance against the British rule in Kenya in the 19th Century.

Explain five results of the Maasai collaboration with the British in the early 20th Century.

Identify five causes of the Nandi resistance against British invasion in Kenya

Identify the police department responsible for maintaining law and order.

Who is the administrative head of Parliament in Kenya?

Give one symbol of national unity in Kenya.

Give two negative effects of over reliance on foreign aid for the country.

State one way through which the Harambee spirit among Kenyans promotes national unity.

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