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They are used to pay salaries/wages to the county government workers who provide services within the county.
They are used to repair/maintain government facilities in order to keep them in good working conditions,
They are used to pay loans borrowed to finance operations/activities in the counties.
They are used in provision of bursaries/sponsor needy students for further studies.
They are used in financing sporting/cultural activities which take place in the counties.
They are used to pay subscription/fee to inter-county associations/programmes in order to sustain their operations.
They are used to buy medical supplies/medicine required in the county health facilities.
They are used to maintain transport infrastructure in order to ease movement of people/goods in the county/case commercial activities.

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State five functions of the Controller of Budget of the Government of Kenya.

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State five functions of the Controller of Budget of the Government of Kenya.

He/She oversees implementation of the budget of the National/ County Government
He/She authorizes withdrawals of the Public funds
He ensures that the withdrawals are lawful
He/she submits to parliament reports on implementation of the budget
He/she checks the use of government funds
He/she advises the government on budgeting.

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Explain five functions of the Civil Service of the National Government of Kenya.

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Explain five functions of the Civil Service of the National Government of Kenya.

It provides services required by the people in various sectors of the economy.
It keeps government records/documents which ensures continuity in the provision of public service.
It explains government policies to the people in order to make them easily understood by the pubic
It maintains law and order /security through various security organs like the Kenya Police/National intelligence Services.
It monitors the implementation of government projects/policies in order to ensure proper use of public resources.
It defends the country from external aggression through the Kenya Defence Forces.
It liaises with other countries/international organizations which conduct business with government.
Through the Judiciary, it settles disputes which arise among the people.

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Give five qualities of a good public servant in Kenya.

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Give five qualities of a good public servant in Kenya.

Efficiency/effectiveness
Impartiality
Accountability, transparency
Integrity
Professionalism.
Responsiveness.
Self-driven/self-motivated,

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Discuss five features of African Socialism which was adopted in Kenya after independence.

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Discuss five features of African Socialism which was adopted in Kenya after independence.

Democracy was embraced where Africans were encouraged to participate actively.
Mutual social responsibility which emphasized the spirit of brotherhood in nation building.
Private and public ownership of the factors of production would develop hand in hand.
It emphasized equal job opportunities for all regardless of one’s tribe/religion/background.
Narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor would be achieved through progressive taxation/mutual assistance.
To provide the needed social Services such as education/health which were inadequate.
Mixed economy was emphasized in order to improve production/ Living standards of the people.
Progressive Africanisation of the economy would be achieved without harming/disrupting it.

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State five economic challenges which Kenya was experiencing at independence

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State five economic challenges which Kenya was experiencing at independence.

High poverty levels among the people.
Africanisation of jobs/economy.
Unfavorable balance of trade.
Low salaries/remunerations for Africans.
High unemployment level.
Inadequate capital for development.
Redistribution of land/settling landless people.

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Discuss six contributions of Prof. Wangari Maathai in the politics of Kenya.

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Discuss six contributions of Prof. Wangari Maathai in the politics of Kenya.

She founded the Green Belt Movement which advanced environment and political activism in the country.
She served as the vice-chair and later as the chair of the National Council of Women of Kenya which encouraged the participation of women in political affairs.
Together with other pro-multiparty democracy activists, she campaigned for the need to have political pluralism in Kenya.
Together with other activists, she participated in hunger strike in Freedom Corner/Uhuru Park to put pressure on the government to release political prisoners.
She was an elected Member of Parliament for Tetu Constituency on a NARC ticket where she represented her people.
She was an assistant minister for Environment arid Natural Resources under the NARC government,a forum she used to improve the country’s environment.
She founded the Mazingira Green Party to allow the candidates to run on a platform for environmental conservation.

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Identify three political organizations that Ronald Ngala worked with in his political career.

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Identify three political organizations that Ronald Ngala worked with in his political career.

Coast African Association.
Kilifi African People's Union.
Kenya African Democratic Union.
Mombasa African Democratic Union.
Kenya African National Union

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Explain six ways in which the construction of the Uganda Railway promoted economic development in Kenya.

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Explain six ways in which the construction of the Uganda Railway promoted economic development in Kenya.

It provided of goods and services to and from the market.
It enhanced the movement of labour/workers there by enabling them to access their work places.
There was development of towns/trading centers/duka wallas developed along the railway which generated revenue to the government.
It created job opportunities to many people who were employed to Man/maintain it
It opened up agricultural potential areas where both settler and Africans started farming activities.
Minerals were exploited as there was access to the mines and transport of the products.
Agriculture-related industries were established to mainly process agricultural raw materials.
It promoted local trade as goods could be transported to areas where there was demand.
It generated revenue for the government through charges levied on goods/people transported,

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Outline three reasons why African reserves were created in Kenya during the colonial period.

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Outline three reasons why African reserves were created in Kenya during the colonial period.

In order to check/control the movement of Africans,
In order to create room/land for settler farming.
To create a pool of African labour force.
To check/reduce curtail/slow down the spread of nationalist ideas.
It was a divide and rule tactic.
For easier provision of social amenities to the Africans.

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Explain six results of the collaboration between Lemma and the British

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Explain six results of the collaboration between Lemma and the British.

The Maasai were evicted/displaced from some of their lands which was given to the settlers.
The Maasai lost their independence, hence colonized by the British.
Lenana was given the position of Paramount Chief by the British in order to please him.
Maasai warriors were employed mercenaries and were used to suppress/bring other communities under colonial rule.
The Maasai were rewarded with livestock which was confiscated from resisting communities.
Lenana was helped to fight his brother Sendeyo whom he forced together with his followers to move to northern Tanzania.
Through Maasai agreements of 1904 and 1911, they were divided into Laikipia and Ngong reserves.
The Uganda railway was constructed through Maasailand which enhanced colonial/British administration.

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Give three reasons why the British used direct rule in Kenya.

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Give three reasons why the British used direct rule in Kenya.

Most of the communities were stateless/did not have elaborate traditional governments.
They wanted to establish full control of the people.
It had been used successfully elsewhere.
They had enough personnel/administrators
Some communities were resisting.
Most of the communities had been weakened by civil wars/famines.

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Explain six effects of the Indian Ocean trade on the East African Coastal inhabitant before 1500 AD.

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Explain six effects of the Indian Ocean trade on the East African Coastal inhabitant before 1500 AD.

It led to the development/growth of the city states/towns along the coast like Mombasa which were rich/ famous.
Many foreigners settled in the East African Coast thereby increasing the population in the region.
Islamic code of law/sharia was introduced which was used to govern the coastal city states/people.
Islamic religion widely spread in the region as many people were converted into it.
Arabic/Persian architecture was introduced which was reflected in thedesigns of houses/mosques built in the region.
Islamic education was introduced where Islamic schools/madrassa were constructed.
There was intermarriage(s) between the early visitors and the coastal inhabitants resulting with the new breed of people called Waswahili.
Kiswahili language emerged ,which was a combination of Bantu and Arabic languages.
There was introduction of new crops like rice/cloves/millet/fruits which became staple foods for the coastal people.
Islamic dressing styles were introduce where wore long robes (kanzus) and women wore veils (buibui).

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Outline three factors that enabled the early visitors to come to the East African Coast before 1500 AD.

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Outline three factors that enabled the early visitors to come to the East African Coast before 1500 AD.

The accessibility of the East African Coast from the sea/ocean.
The development of marine technology/existence of marines.
The existence of monsoon winds.
The technology/knowledge of boat making.

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Give the main reason why President Daniel Arap Moi banned ethnic organizations in 1979.

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Give the main reason why President Daniel Arap Moi banned ethnic organizations in 1979.

In order to promote national unity

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State two roles played by Theatre in nation building.

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State two roles played by Theatre in nation building.

It educates people on different cultural aspects.
It provides entertainment.
It creates employment.
It helps in uniting people.
It Promotes dance/music industry.
It enhances creativity/sculpture/art and craft, painting

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Give one classification of land ownership enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya.

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Give one classification of land ownership enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya.

Public land.
Community land.
Private land.

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Identify one National Security organ of the Republic of Kenya.

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Identify one National Security organ of the Republic of Kenya.

Kenya Defence Forces.
National intelligence Service.
National Police Service.

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Give two reasons that may lead to the removal of a County Governor in Kenya.

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Give two reasons that may lead to the removal of a County Governor in Kenya.

If he/she violates the Constitution/any other law.
If he/she commits a crime under national/international law.
Due to abuse of office /gross misconduct.
Due to mental or physical incapacity to perform functions of the office.

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Give five qualities of a good public servant in Kenya.

Discuss five features of African Socialism which was adopted in Kenya after independence.

State five economic challenges which Kenya was experiencing at independence.

Discuss six contributions of Prof. Wangari Maathai in the politics of Kenya.

Identify three political organizations that Ronald Ngala worked with in his political career.

Explain six ways in which the construction of the Uganda Railway promoted economic development in Kenya.

Outline three reasons why African reserves were created in Kenya during the colonial period.

Explain six results of the collaboration between Lemma and the British.

Give three reasons why the British used direct rule in Kenya.

Explain six effects of the Indian Ocean trade on the East African Coastal inhabitant before 1500 AD.

Outline three factors that enabled the early visitors to come to the East African Coast before 1500 AD.

Give the main reason why President Daniel Arap Moi banned ethnic organizations in 1979.

State two roles played by Theatre in nation building.

Give one classification of land ownership enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya.

Identify one National Security organ of the Republic of Kenya.

Give two reasons that may lead to the removal of a County Governor in Kenya.

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