INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
- The paper consists of three sections A, B and C
- Answer all questions in section A, three questions from section B and two questions from section C.
- Answers to all questions must be written in the booklet provided.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY
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QUESTION |
MAXIMUM SCORE |
CANDIDATES SCORE |
SECTION A |
1-17 |
25 |
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SECTION B |
18 |
15 |
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19 |
15 |
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20 |
15 |
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21 |
15 |
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SECTION C |
22 |
15 |
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23 |
15 |
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24 |
15 |
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QUESTIONS
SECTION A. ANSWER ALL QUESTION (25MKS)
- State one way in which the Abagusii and the Kipsigis interacted during the pre- colonial period (1mk)
- State two reasons for the Luo migration into Kenya in the pre-colonial period (2mks)
- State the main role played by the Imam among the Somali during the pre-colonial period (1mk)
- Give the main characteristic of the early coastal city states during the pre-colonial period. (1mk)
- State two aspects of Islamic culture introduced in Kenya as a result of the Indian Ocean trade. (2mks)
- Name one Arab family which ruled the Kenyan coast on behalf of Oman rule. (1mk)
- State two terms of the Anglo-German Agreement of 1890. (2mks)
- Give two economic reasons for the establishment of British rule in Kenya (2mks)
- Identify the document which declared that Africa interest were paramount in Kenya during the colonial period . (1mk)
- State two factors to consider in changing county boundaries. (2mks)
- Identify one method used by trade unionist to demand for the rights of the workers during the colonial period. (1mk)
- State two contributions made by Jaramogi OgingaOdinga in the struggle for independence in Kenya. (2mks)
- Identify the most fundamental right of a citizen. (1mk)
- Give two conditions which one must fulfil to be an eligible voter in Kenya. (2mks)
- Give one type of human rights. (1mk)
- Identify two duties of the sergeant-at-Arms in parliament. (2mks)
- Identify one direct taxes which National government uses to raise revenue . (1mk)
SECTION B ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS.(45MKS)
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- Identify five sub-tribes of the pokomo during the pre-colonial period .(5mks)
- Explain the effects of the settlement of the Pokomo in Kenya by 1800 AD (10mks)
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- Outline five factors that led to urbanization in Kenya during the colonial period (5mks).
- Explain the five consequences of urbanization in Kenya during the colonial period (10mks)
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- Name three leaders of the Mau Mau movement . (3mks)
- What were the causes of the Mau Mau uprising (12mks)
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- State five developments in agriculture in Kenya since Independence(5mks)
- Explain five challenges facing land use in Kenya since Independence. (10mks)
SECTION C ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS.(30MKS)
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- Identify five rights of a child in Kenya (5mks)
- describe the principles of democracy (10mks)
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- State five circumstances which may lead to an elected president in Kenya leaving office before the end of his/her five -year term (5mks)
- Discuss the functions of the president of Kenya (10mks)
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- State three functions of the Traffic police (3mks)
- Explain six challenges facing the National police service (12mks)

MARKING SCHEME.
- State one way in which the Abagusii and the Kipsigis interacted during the pre-colonial.
- intermarriage.
- Trade.
- Raids/warfare. Any 1 point mk =1mk.
- State two reasons for the Luo migration into Kenya in the pre-colonial period 2mks.
- They were looking for new settlements as a result of over population.
- Diseases and natural disasters forced them to migrate.
- They migrated in order to escape internal conflicts.
- Overstocking and overgrazing led them to look for more pasture.
- They move to search for fertile lands with favourable climate.
- Some people migrated for adventure.
- External attacks made them migrated.
- Natural calamities.
Any5*1=5mks
- State the main role played by the Imam among the Somali .(1mk)
- Religious functions for example prayer.
1*1=1mk
- Religious functions for example prayer.
- Give the main characteristic of the early coastal city state (1mk)
- They were ruled by sultans
1*1=1mk
- They were ruled by sultans
- Sate two aspects of Islamic culture introduced in Kenya as a result of the India ocean trade(2mks)
- Islamic sharia law.
- Architecture.
- Dressing.
Any1*2=2mks
- Name one Arab family which ruled the Kenyan coast on behalf of Oman (1mk)
- Mazrui
- Nahaban.
- Busaidi.
Any 1*1=1mk.
- State two terms of the Anglo-German agreement of 1890 (2mks)
- Uganda was recognized by Germany as a British sphere of influence.
- Germany abandon her claims over Witu.
- Pemba and Zanzibar were declared British protectorates.
- Germany acquired a strip on lake Tanganyika from Britain and the coastal region of Tanganyika from the sultan of Zanzibar.
- Western boundary was defined.
- Britain ceded the North sea Island of Heligoland to the Germans.
1x2=2mks
- Give two economic reasons for the establishment of British rule in Kenya.
- To acquire raw material for British industries.
- To secure markets for their manufactured goods.
- To invest surplus capital.
- They hoped to find precious minerals in the region.
- To abolish slave trade and establish legitimate commerce.
2x1=2mks
- Identify the document which declared that Africa interest were paramount in Kenya during the colonial period . (1mk)
- The Devonshire white paper of 1923.
1x1=1mk
- The Devonshire white paper of 1923.
- State two factors to consider when changing county boundaries(2mks)
- Population density and demographic trends.
- Historical and cultural ties.
- The interest of the communities affected.
- The objectives of devolution of government.
- The objective of changing of the county boundaries.
- Geographical features.
Any 1x2=2mks
- Identify one method used by trade unionist to demand for the rights of the workers during the colonial period (1mk)
- Strike/riots.
- boycotts.
- Go slows/sit-ins.
- Demonstrations.
- petitions.
Any 2x1=2mk
- State two contributions made by Jaramogi OgingaOdinga in the struggle for independence in Kenya(2mks)
- He was chairman of AEMO from 1957 which denounced the Lyttelton.
- He condemned the continued detention of Kenyatta and other nationals in the Legco.
- He addressed international conferences highlight Kenya grievances.
- was part of the delegations to the two Lancaster house conferences.
- Was instrumental in the formation of KANU, which fought for independence.
- He visited foreign countries, for example, China and Yugoslavia to raise funds for the independence struggle.
Any 2x1=2mk
- Identify the most fundamental right of a citizen(1mk)
- the right to life.
1*1=1mk
- the right to life.
- Give two conditions which one must fulfill to be an eligible voter in Kenya.
- one must have the original copy their identity card.
- his/her must be in the register of voters.
2x1=2mks.
- Give one type of human rights .(1mk)
- Economic rights.
- political rights.
- Social /cultural rights.
- Solidarity rights.
Any 1*1=1mk
- Identify two duties of the sergeant-at-Arms in parliament. (2mks)
- Arranges for all ceremonies in and around Parliament.
- Maintains discipline in and around the house.
- Is the custodian of the mace.
- Enforces the orders of the speaker.
- Maintains Parliament Buildings and grounds.
Any 2*1=2mks
- Identify one direct taxes which National government uses to raise revenue .(1mk)
- Income tax.
- Pay as you earn.
- property transfer tax Game park and museum fees.
1*1=1mk
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- Identify five sub-tribes of the pokomo during the pre-colonial period .(5mks)
- Ndura. –Malakote.
- Kinakombe. Dzunza.
- Zubaki.
- Malalululu.
- Gwano.
- Ndera.
- Buu.
Any 5*1=5mks
- Explain the effects of the migration and settlement of the Pokomo in Kenya by 1800AD .(10mks )
- Population increase in the Tana River Basin.
- Increase warfare due to conflicts over resurces.
- Intermarriage with neighbours example the Taita and Mijikenda.
- Trade with neighbours for example the Mijikenda.
- Displacement of the original in habitants of the region.
- Cultural interaction with neighbours.
Any5x2=10mks
- Identify five sub-tribes of the pokomo during the pre-colonial period .(5mks)
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- Outline five factors that led to urbanization in Kenya during the colonial period (5mks).
- Construction of the Uganda railway led to the growth of many towns along the line, for example Nairobi.
- Trading centres opened by Indians in the interior grew into urban centres.
- Administrative posts and centres began by colonialists developed into urban centres.
- Some urban centres were collecting points for farm inputs.
- Urban Centre rose due to European industrial activities for example Magadi.
- Influx of Africa made small centres to swell into towns.
Any 5x1=5mks
- Explain the five consequences of urbanization in Kenya during the colonial period (10mks)
- New employment opportunities were created in urban centres.
- Culture erosion as Africa were exposed to new lifestyles.
- Markets gardening developed on the outskirts of major towns to feed the urban population.
- Many people were brought together from various communities leading to the rise of nationalism.
- Crowding in towns resulted in shortage of houses and contributed to the rise of slums.
- Unemployment resulted in increased criminal activities.
- Families were separated as men left their wives in the rural areas.
- Social evils like prostitution came up in towns.
- Social welfare organizations came up in towns.
- Sporting activities were promoted by urbanization.
Any 5x2=10mks
- Outline five factors that led to urbanization in Kenya during the colonial period (5mks).
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- Name three leaders of the Mau Mau movement . (3mks)
- Dedan kimathi.
- Waruhiu itote.
- Stanley mathenge.
- General ndungu.
- General mwariama.
Any1x3=3mks
- What were the causes of the Mau Mau uprising (12mks)
- Land alienation resulted in crowding in the reserves, squatter system problem and a a lot of bitters in the Africa.
- Urban problems like unemployment and poor working conditions forced many poor Africa in towns to join the war.
- Africa resented oppressive colonial policies like taxation, forced labour and kipande system.
- Africa wished to safeguard their culture for example female circumcision.
- Racial discrimination against Africas, for low pay, poor education health and housing.
- Cruelty of the colonial police and Africa chiefs for example conscription for forced labour.
- Experienced of the ex-servicemen during the second world war-had gained experience that enable them to fight with the whites. They were also disappointed that they were not well compensation after the wars.
- Failure of the colonial government to institute satisfactory constitutional reforms.
Any 6*2=12mks
- Name three leaders of the Mau Mau movement . (3mks)
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- State five developments in agriculture in Kenya since Independence(5mks)
- Establishment of the ministry of lands and settlement.
- Creation of settlement schemes for landless Africans.
- Formation of co-operatives and land buying companies to help purchase land to settle landless Africans.
- Provision of loans to Africans for purchase of land.
- Establishment of land adjudication and registration programmes.
- Promotion of large-scale farming through the ADC.
- Diversification to avoid over reliance on one crop.
- Establishment of KTDA to expand tea growing and processing. Any 1*5=5mk
- Explain five challenges facing land use in Kenya since Independence. (10mks)
- decline in soil fertility.
- Destruction of forests thus affecting patterns of rainfall.
- Reduction of water and grazing areas particularly in semi-arid and arid areas.
- Crop failure and diminishing crop yields.
- Inadequate funds for farm undertakings.
- Insufficient technology to operate modern farm machinery
- Transport and communications network is undeveloped.
- Rapid population increase leading to land fragmentation.
- High cost of agriculture inputs.
Any5*2=10mks
- State five developments in agriculture in Kenya since Independence(5mks)
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- Identify five rights of a child in Kenya (5mks)
- Right to name and nationality from birth.
- to free and compulsory basic education.
- To basic nutrition, nutrition, shelter and health care.
- To be protected from abuse, neglect, harmful cultural practices, violence, inhuman treatment and exploitative labour.
- To parental care and protection.
- Not to be detained except as a measure of resort. Any 1x5=5mks
- describe the principles of democracy (10mks)
- consent of the people- democracy must accommodate the wishes, needs and aspirations of a majority of the people.
- Equality-democracy recognizes equality among the people regardless of colour ,gender or creed.
- peace-a democratic society should be free from all forms of intimidation or unrest.
- the rule of law- democracy recognizes equality of everyone before the law.
- competition; there should be different ideas competing for the attention of the people.
- transparency and accountability encourages democracy by giving the people the confidence to trust their institutions.
- Free press; an independent, responsible and objective press encourages democracy.
Any 5x2=10mks
- Identify five rights of a child in Kenya (5mks)
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- State five circumstances which may lead to an elected president in Kenya leaving office before the end of his/her five -year term(5mks)
- Death of a sitting president.
- Resignation of the president in writing to the speaker of the National assembly.
- Incapacitation due to poor health
- petition in successful in the supreme court.
- when the National assembly passes a motion of impeachment against the president.
- Discuss the functions of the president of Kenya(10mks)
- Receives foreign diplomatic representatives.
- Chief spokesperson and representatives of the people of Kenya.
- Co-ordinates the work of all ministries and public institutions.
- Leads the Nation in celebrations.
- Confers honours on individuals.
- Defends the constitution at all times.
- Chairs the cabinet meetings.
- Gives assent to parliament bills.
- Nominates and with approval of National Assembly appoints senior government officers.
5x2=10mks
- State five circumstances which may lead to an elected president in Kenya leaving office before the end of his/her five -year term(5mks)
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- State three functions of the Traffic police (3mks)
- Controlling traffic along the roads.
- Inspecting motor vehicles.
- Conducting driving tests 3x1=3mks
- Explain six challenges facing the National police service(12mks)
- Escalating rates of rimes which has overwhelmed the police.
- Inadequate motivation for police officers e.g.; low pay and poor housing.
- Negative public attitude towards police makes it difficult for them to discharge their duties.
- In adequate working facilities e.g.; vehicles, communication equipment leading to slow down the in performance.
- poor transport infrastructures makes some parts of the country inaccessible to police officers when pursuing criminals.
- Lack of to-date skills to combat emerging crimes like drug trafficking, terrorism and money laundering.
- Ratio of police officers to the general public is low, making it difficult for them to operate.
- Some police officers collude with criminals making it hard for other officers to combat crimes.
Any6x2=12mks
- State three functions of the Traffic police (3mks)
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