National Philosophies (Kenya) - History Form 4 Topical Revision Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS

1. Name one national philosophy that Kenya has adopted since independence    (1mk)
2. State two challenges the Harambee Philosophy has faced in Kenya since its inception in Kenya (2mks)
3. Identity two national philosophies used as development strategies in Kenya. ( 2 mks)
4. Explain the contributions of Harambee to the National Development in Kenya. (10mks)
5. Discuss the impact of national philosophies in the development of Kenya (12marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Name one national philosophy that Kenya has adopted since independence (1mk)
   1. African socialism
   2. Harambe philosophy
   3. Nyayoism 2 points x 1mk each = 2mks
2. State two challenges the Harambee Philosophy has faced in Kenya since its inception in Kenya    (2mks)
   • Has been abused to buy votes. 1 x 1 = 1mk
   • Public servants and politicians have had to engage in corruption to get money to donate in Harambee
   • Stage show for the have’s and have notes.
   • Sometimes money raised has not been used for the intended purposes. 2 x 1 = 2mks
3. Identity two national philosophies used as development strategies in Kenya. ( 2 mks)
   1. African Socialism
   2. Nyayoism
   3. Harambee. 
4. Explain the contributions of Harambee to the National Development in Kenya.   (10mks)
   • It has promoted the spirit of co-operation and understanding among various communities in Kenya. It brings different people together and promotes unity.
   • Development of education in Kenya has been helped by Harambee.
   • It has promoted a sense of dignity and communal belonging and development of co-operative movement in Kenya.
   • It has promoted a sense of mutual responsibility, spirit of working together and self reliance and reduced dependence on foreign aid.
   • Has promoted democracy individuals are encouraged to participate in national development.
   • It has supplemented government efforts in funding development projects.
   • It has helped in redistribution of wealth between the rich and the poor.
     5 x 2 =10mks
5. Discuss the impact of national philosophies in the development of Kenya    (12marks)
   1. Promotion of education through the Harambee spirit and being mindful of other people welfare.
   2. Provisional medical services eg Nyayo words.
   3. Enhanced unity, co-operation and collective responsibility.
   4. Harambees have been held to build churches and other religious centers to boost spiritual growth through sharing.
   5. National philosophies have inculcated the spirit of co-orpration and being mindful to others welfare.
   6. Promotion of culture as the philosophies are drawn from African traditions.
   7. Promotion of religious tolerance.
   8. Promotion of nationalism and patriotism.
   9. Promotion of democracy through African socialism.
   10. International cooperation.
   11. Has encouraged Africanization and self reliance.
   12. Promoted the growth of co-operative movement which led to expansion of agriculture.
   13. Transport and communication boosted through Harambee.
       (Any 6pts x 2 = 12mrks)