​"O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah as just witnesses; and let not the enmity and hatred of others make avoid justice, Be just: that is nearer to piety; and fear Allah. Verily, Allah is well-Acquainted with what you do." (Q. 5:8). With ref

KCSE IRE Paper 2 2007 Question 1(a) with Answers and Marking Scheme.

​"O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah as just witnesses; and let not the enmity and hatred of others make avoid justice, Be just: that is nearer to piety; and fear Allah. Verily, Allah is well-Acquainted with what you do." (Q. 5:8). 
With reference to above verse explain other factors that may promote injustice in society. (12 marks)

1. Racism: discrimination and unfair treatment of others because of their race or colour of their skin. 
2. Tribalism: discrimination and ill-treatment of people because of tribal/ethnic background or origin. 
3. Greed and selfishness leading to love of money. This drives people to acquire money by using illegal means and to exploit those who are vulnerable. 
4. Envy and jealousy which may lead to unhealthy competition and acquisition of attitudes which could result in evil practices such as theft, corruption, gambling, monopoly, hoarding etc. 
5. Classism which creates the gap between the rich (haves) and the poor (have nots). The rich look down upon the poor, oppress, exploit and marginalize them. 
6. Abuse of power and authority by those in positions of power and authority by oppressing others and even denying them their rights. 
7. Pride (kibs) and arrogance which lead to disrespect of other people and their rights. 
8. Sexism/Gender when some people are discriminated against and even denied their rights on the basis of their gender. 
9. Political ideologies. Those who hold different political views from the ruling class are oppressed and persecuted for their views and political inclination. 
10. Lust may lead to violence, murder, rape, violation of the rights of others, cheating and lying. 
11. Corruption leads to the break-up of moral fabric in society which leads to exploitation and violation of the rights of others. 
12. Religion: some people have been discriminated against, oppressed/persecuted and marginalized on the basis of the religious or sectarian beliefs. 

(6 x 2 = 12 marks) 

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