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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

The paper consists of three sections A, B and C
Answer all question in section A
Choose any THREE questions in section B and any TWO questions in section C

QUESTIONS

SECTION A (25MKS)
Answer all questions in this section

Name two pre historic sites in Kenya 2mks
Identify the dispersal point of river lake Nilotes in Uganda 1mk
Identify two duties of Orkoiyot among the Nandi during pre-colonial period 2mks
Give the political significance of circumcision among Kenyan societies in pre-colonial period 1mk
What was the main reason for rulers of Malindi to welcome the Portuguese in the 16thC? 1mk
State two reasons why the government may limit the freedom of speech in Kenya today 2mks
Give two types of democracy used in Kenya 2mks
State two terms of Anglo- German agreement of 1886 2mks
Name one leader of the Asian delegation to London during the Devonshire White paper of 1923 1mk
Identify the main incident that prompted the declaration of the state of emergency in Kenya on 20TH October 1952 1mk
Give two objectives of Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) 2mks
Name the body responsible for coordination of elections in Kenya 1mk
Name the Chief accounting officer of the Judicial Service Commission 1mk
Name the education commission established in 1982 to review the system of education 1mk
What was the political consequence of 1966 Limuru conference 1mk
Identify two ex-official members of Kenyan parliament 1mk
Give two examples of external sources of revenue for national government 2mk

SECTION B (45MKS)
Answer any three questions

1. Name five communities which belong to Highland Nilotes 5mks
2. Describe the social organization of the Somali during the pre-colonial period 10mks
1. Give five reasons why Nabongo Mumia collaborated with the British 5mks
2. Explain five effects of missionary activities in Kenya 10mks
1. State ways in which the colonial land policies negatively affected the African in the colonial period 5mks
2. Explain the role of political parties in the struggle for independence in Kenya in the 19th C 10mks
1. Identify five roles of National philosophies in Kenya’s development 5mks
2. Explain five challenges facing health sector in Kenya today 10mks

SECTION C (30MKS)
Answer any two questions

1. Identify three ways that could be used to amend the constitution 3mks
2. Outline the stages through which a bill passes before it becomes law in Kenya 12mks
1. Give three reasons why general elections are conducted every five years 3mks
2. Explain six functions of the public service in Kenya 12mks
1. Give the composition of the county assembly 5mks
2. Explain five reasons why the Kenyan government prepares an annual budget 10mks

MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A (25MKS)
Answer all questions in this section

Name two pre historic sites in Kenya 2mks
- Rusnga island
- olorgesailie
- Nariokotome
- Fort Ternan
- kobi Fora
- Kariandusi
- Hyrax Hill
- Gambles cave
- Njoro river cave
Identify the dispersal point of river lake Nilotes in Uganda 1mk
- Pubungu Pakwach
dentify two duties of Orkoiyot among the Nandi during pre-colonial period 2mks
- Blessed warriors
- Led in religious ceremonies
- Advised council of elders
- Solved inter-clan disputes
- Foretold the future
- Sometimes acted as rain maker and medicineman
Give political significance of circumcision among Kenyan societies in pre-colonial period 1mk
- To provide an age set for warriors to defend the community
What was the main reason for rulers of Malindi to welcome the Portuguese in the 16thC? 1mk
- They wanted support against Mombasa
State two reasons why the government may limit the freedom of speech in Kenya today 2mks
- If it Intends to spread propaganda for war
- If it Intends for Incitement to violence
- If it advocates hate speech
- If the speech is advocacy to hatred
Give two types of democracy used in Kenya 2mks
- Direct democracy/ pure democracy
- Representative democracy / indirect democracy
State two terms of Anglo- German agreement of 1886 2mks
- The sultan to maintain a 16km coastal strip
- Germany got the territory between R. Umba in the North and Ruvuma in the south and coastline of Witu
- Britain got territory north of R. Umba stretching up to R. Juba in the north
- The western boundary was not defined
Name one leader of the Asian delegation to London during the Devonshire White paper of 1923 1mk
- Alibhai Mullah Jevanjee
Identify the main incident that prompted the declaration of the state of emergency in Kenya on 20TH October 1952 1mk
- The murder of Chief Waruhiu wa Kungu on 1st October 1952
Give two objectives of Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) 2mks
- Demand for release of political detainees
- Safeguard interests of minority tribes
- Push for federal constitution
- Demand for constitutional reforms
- To formulate domestic and international policies
- To organize and maintain a political democratic union in Legco.
Name the body responsible for coordination of elections in Kenya 1mk
- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission -IEBC
Name the Chief accounting officer of the Judicial Service Commission 1mk
- The Registrar of the Judiciary
Name the education commission established in 1982 to review the system of education 1mk
- The presidential working party on the second university 1982 / Mackay commission
What was the political consequence of 1966 Limuru conference 1mk
- The introduction of 8 vice presidents for KANU- leading to resignation of Oginga Odinga
Identify two ex-official members of Kenyan parliament 1mk
- The speaker of the national Assembly
- The speaker of the Senate
Give two examples of external sources of revenue for national government 2mk
- Loans
- Grants
- Technical aid
- Donations

SECTION B ( 45MKS)
Answer any three questions

1. Name five communities which belong to highland nilotes 5mks
  - Nandi
  - Marakwet
  - Kipsigis
  - Pokot
  - Keiyo
  - Sabaot
  - Tugen
2. Describe the social organization of the Somali during the pre-colonial period 10mks
  - The family was the smallest unit
  - Related families formed a clan
  - They practiced initiation of boys and girls
  - They believed in god waq
  - They had religious leaders who led in worship
  - They believed in ancestral spirits
  - They had special places of worship
  - They had division of labour
  - They practiced polygamy and exogamy
  - Later the adopted Islam
1. Give five reasons why Nabongo Mumia collaborated with the British 5mks
  - To consolidate his power in western Kenya
  - To secure British protection
  - To expand his territory to cover the whole western Kenya
  - To get firearms for his warriors
  - He saw it futile to resist
  - To acquire western education and civilization for his people
2. Explain five effects of missionary activities in Kenya 10mks
  - Christianity became widespread
  - Erosion of African culture e.g polygamy and FGM
    Introduction of modern medical services e.g built hospitals and trained medical personnel
  - Spread western education – built schools
  - Creation of jobs for educated Africans
  - Advancement of agriculture- introduced modern farming and new crops
  - Led to rise of independent churches and schools
  - Led to colonization –asked for protection
  - Improved transport and communication
  - Led to exploration of Kenya
  - Led to abolishment of slave trade
1. state ways in which the colonial land policies negatively affected the African in the colonial period 5mks
  - Alienated African land making them landless
  - Africans were pushed to infertile reserves
  - Africans were forced to work on European farms to earn a living
  - Africans became squatters in European farms
  - Shortage of land in reserves led to overcrowding
  - Soil erosion due to overcrowding, over cultivation and overgrazing in reserves
  - Led to poverty and misery to Africans
  - Disrupted traditional structures
  - Loss of land led to resentment and discontent among Africans leading to rise of nationalism
  - Led to introduction of taxes to the Africans to ensure constant labour supply
  - Led to introduction of kipande system to ensure Africans did not desert duty.
2. Explain the role of political parties in the struggle for independence in Kenya in the 19th C 10mks
  - Political parties united freedom fighters/ nationalists in their struggle against colonial rule
  - They prepared nationalists who took over leadership at independence
  - They mobilized mass support for nationalists struggle for independence
  - They gave moral and material support to MAU MAU
  - They pressurized for constitutional changes from colonial office
  - They presented the grievances of Africans in international forums
  - They created awareness among Africans on their rights and need to fight for independence
  - They participated in drafting the independence constitution
  - They pressurized for release of detained nationalists e.g Kenyatta
1. Identify five roles of National philosophies in Kenya’s development 5mks
  - Promotion of Education e.g through building of schools, laboratories
  - Enhancing unity and understanding among people
  - Improvement of medical services i.e hospitals, dispensaries
  - Promotion of people’s welfare especially those with special needs
  - Improving the living standards of people i.e services and other social needs are catered for
  - Encouraging nationalism and patriotism
2. Explain five challenges facing health sector in Kenya today 10mks
  - High cost of medical equipment and drugs
  - Fast growing population that strains the available health facilities
  - HIV /AIDS which affects a large segment of the society
  - Corruption and other related vices that affect the procurement, distribution and provision of drugs
  - Brain drain – many medical doctors immigrate to developed countries for better opportunities
  - Ineffective National Hospital Insurance Programme as it emphasizes investment in real estate at expense of proper health

SECTION C (30MKS)
Answer any two questions

1. Identify three ways that could be used to amend the constitution 3mks
  - Parliamentary vote of more than 2/3 majority support
  - Referendum – with approval of at least 20% of registered voters in at least 24 counties or a simple majority vote by citizens in a referendum
  - By popular initiative – supported by 1million votes
2. Outline the stages through which a bill passes before it becomes law in Kenya 12mks
  - Drafted in Attorney Generals chamber
  - First reading –presented in parliament and no debate
  - Second reading- bill debated upon and amendments incorporated
  - Committee stage- bill discussed in detail and amendments made
  - Report stage- chairperson of committee reports the amended bill
  - Third reading- final debate of the bill and voting- if supported by majority passes to next stage
  - Presidential assent- by speaker
  - The act of parliament is gazette and becomes law
1. Give three reasons why general elections are conducted every five years 3mks
  - It’s a constitutional requirement
  - Gives citizens a chance to exercise their democratic rights
  - Citizens get a chance to pick their leaders
  - To inject new blood in leadership
  - To have alternative ways of ruling /leadership
  - To form government peacefully
2. Explain six functions of the public service in Kenya 12mks
  - Implement government policies and programs
  - Interprets government policies to the people
  - Maintains government records
  - Advices CSs on matters of policy
  - Collects government revenue through licenses
  - Provides services to the people e.g ministry of health and education
1. Give the composition of the county assembly 5mks
  - Members elected by registered voters of wards
  - Special seat members to ensure no more than 2/3 are of same gender
  - Members representing marginalized groups and those with disability
  - The speaker –an ex-officio member
2. Explain five reasons why the Kenyan government prepares an annual budget 10mks
  - Enables the government to prioritise its needs
  - Helps the government to identify sources of revenue
  - Enables the parliament to discuss and approve government expenditure in advanceFor balance of development
  - Gives necessary information to those who may want to keep track of government expenditure
  - Enables the government to access progress in provision of social services
  - To enable the parliament to monitor public resource utilization through watchdog committees
  - To enable the government to assess its performance in the previous year and improve where necessary.