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State three problems that were faced by early political organizations.

21/4/2022

State three problems that were faced by early political organizations.

Members were harassed by the colonial government
Many leaders had little experience of running political parties
They had no enough funds for running political affairs
There was a lot of disunity since the majority parties were ethnic based
There were political wrangles between the party members

Explain six powers and functions of the president in Kenya

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powers and functions of the president in Kenya

As head of state s/he represents the people of Kenya locally and internationally.
The president has appointive role: deputy president in addition nominates senior officers such as cabinet secretaries. Attorney General, Director of Public prosecution, the secretary of the cabinet, principal secretaries, high commissioners ambassadors with the approval of the National assembly.
The president addresses the opening of each newly elected parliament and also addresses special sittings of the parliament
The president chairs cabinet meetings
President is the commander-in-chief of the Kenya Defence forces
The president may exercise power of mercy with the advice of advisory committee
The president may also confer honours to people
The president presides over national holidays

Describe the key stages in the constitution making process in Kenya

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key stages in the constitution making process in Kenya

Debating over contentious issues
Collection of public views
Civic education
Convening of constitutional conferences
Drafting of the constitution
Referendum
Enacting of the constitution
Promulgation of the constitution

Importance of national integration in Kenya

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Importance of national integration in Kenya

Enhances national development
Promotes development of national unity
Promotes peaceful co-existence
Gives the county a sense of National direction
Reduces fees and pour struggle which can lead to uses.
Promotes collective responsibility during time of need eg famine

Explain six political challenges that have faced post-independent Kenya

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political challenges that have faced post-independent Kenya

One party dictatorship introduced in 1982.
Multipartism which was introduced in 1992.
Political assassinations of Pio Gama Pintoo, JM Kariuki, Tom Mboya, Robert Ouko etc
Ethnic clashes
Post election violence of 2007.
Political detention and torture.
Attempted military coup of 1982.
Gender inequality in leadership
Age / Generation struggle for leadership.
Border conflicts from neighbouring countries e.g. Uganda.
Formation of militia groups eg Shifta and Al-Shabaab
Leadership wrangles / ideological differences.
Manipulation of the constitution by the members of parliament.

Identify three types of landholdings in Kenya

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types of landholdings in Kenya

Public land
Community land
Private land

Give one challenge facing the health sector in Kenya today

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challengeS facing the health sector in Kenya today

Due to the rising population the government ability to provide medical amenities has been stretched
The structural adjustment programmers (SAPs) imposed on developing countries by donor nations like cost sharing has prevented people form going to hospitals
The spread of HIV/AIDS and other diseases
Some cultural practices e.g. female genital mutilation
Poverty and malnutrition render people vulnerable to diseases
Illegal abortions and pregnancies endanger lives of mothers
High rate of accidents and injuries especially on roads) Give two recommendations by the presidential working party on the second university In 1982
Establish the 8-4-4 system of education in Kenya
The vocational subjects such as art and craft, music, agriculture, home science to be given emphasis in the curriculum

Identify one way in which the government promotes Kenyan culture

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wayS in which the government promotes Kenyan culture

Creation of Ministry of Sports, Culture and Gender.
Sponsoring annual Music and Drama Festivals in schools and colleges.
Establishment of Kenya National Theatre, Bomas of Kenya.
Licensing of Art Galleries.
Incorporation of oral literature in the education curriculum.
Encouraging communities to participate in cultural activities e.g. Bull-fighting.
Sponsoring cultural exchange programmes

State one source of the Nyayo Philosophy

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source of the Nyayo Philosophy

The Biblical teachings of the Ten Commandments.
Sessional Paper No.10 of 1965.
Moi’s long political career.

State two circumstances under which the Government of Kenya may revoke citizenship acquired through registration

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State two circumstances under which the Government of Kenya may revoke citizenship acquired through registration

If during war a person trades or gives secrets to the enemy country.
If proven that registration was obtained through fraud/corruption.
If one is sentenced to imprisonment for a period of three years or more within five years after registration.
If one has been convicted of treason or an offence with a penalty of at least seven years imprisonment any time after registration.

Name three members of country assemblies in Kenya

8/4/2022

Name three members of country assemblies in Kenya

elected members
appointed members
Speaker

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