Instructions to candidates
- This paper consists of three sections: A, B and C
- Answer all the questions in section A, three questions from section B and two questions from section C.
- Answers to all the questions must be written in the foolscaps provided.
- Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that no questions are missing.
- Candidates should answer the questions in English.

QUESTIONS
SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer all the questions in this section.
- Identify two written sources of information on Kenyan history (2mks)
- Name two aspects of history that you have studied (2mks)
- Give the main reason for the migration of Eastern Bantu from Shungwaya (1mk)
- Identify two functions of the warriors among the Bantu communities in the pre-colonial period (2mks)
- Identify one reason that can lead to revocation of citizenship by birth in Kenya (1mk)
- State ways in which the national accord and reconciliation act of 2008 affected the composition of government in Kenya (2mks)
- Identify two types of democracy (2mks)
- Give two social factors that led to the scramble and partition of East Africa (2mks)
- Give two methods which were used by the British to establish their rule in Kenya (2mks)
- Give the name of the Wanga leader who collaborated with the British (1mk)
- Who was the British administrator in charge of the Imperial British East African Company (1mk)
- Give two objectives for establishing colonial health centres (2mks)
- Identify the political party formed in 1960 to champion the interest of the minority groups in Kenya (1mk)
- Name the election body that organizes general elections in Kenya (1mk)
- Give two types of elections held in Kenya (2mks)
- Identify the main voting system used in Kenya during elections (1mk)
- Who is the head of judiciary in Kenya (1mk)
SECTION B (45 MARKS)
Answer any THREE questions from this section
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- Give five reasons for the migration of the Luo into Kenya during the 19th century (5mks)
- Explain five effects of migration and settlement of the Luo into Kenya (10mks)
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- State three reasons why Seyyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar in 1840 (3mks)
- Explain six factors which contributed to the development of trade between the Kenyan Coast and the outside world in the 16th century (12mks)
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- State three powers given to Imperial British East African Company by the British (3mks)
- Explain the reasons for an end to the Imperial British East African Company rule in 1895 (12mks)
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- Give five early political organizations formed in Kenya up to 1939 (5mks)
- Explain problems experienced by European settlers in Kenya (10mks)
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Answer any TWO questions from this section
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- Give three levels of conflicts that can be experienced in Kenya (3mks)
- Explain six factors that promote National Unity in Kenya (12mks)
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- State five principles of Democracy (5mks)
- Explain the process of constitution review (10mks)
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- State five functions of returning officers in a general election in Kenya (5mks)
- Explain five factors which can interfere with free and fair elections in Kenya (10mks)

MARKING SCHEME
- Identify two written sources of information on Kenyan history (2mks)
✔ Books
✔ Archives
✔ Journals
✔ Novels
✔ Paintings
✔ Magazines
✔ Diaries
✔ Constitutions
✔ Periodicals - Name two aspects of history that you have studied (2mks)
✔ Social
✔ Economic
✔ Political - Give the main reason for the migration of Eastern Bantu from Shungwaya (1mk)
✔ Attacks by the Oromo - Identify two functions of the warriors among the Bantu communities in the pre-colonial period (2mks)
✔ Defending the community from external attacks
✔ Conducting cattle raids - Identify one reason that can lead to revocation of citizenship by birth in Kenya (1mk)
✔ If proved that citizenship was acquired through fraud
✔ If discovered that the person was older than eight years when found in Kenya
✔ If the nationality or parentage of a person known and reveals that this person was a citizen of another country. - State ways in which the national accord and reconciliation act of 2008 affected the composition of government in Kenya (2mks)
✔ It created a coalition government
✔ It created the official position of the prime minister
✔ It created the positions of the two deputy prime ministers
✔ It increased the number of ministers - Identify two types of democracy (2mks)
✔ Direct democracy
✔ Indirect democracy - Give two social factors that led to the scramble and partition for East Africa (2mks)
✔ Europeans desired to civilize Africans
✔ The missionaries appealed for protection from their home government
✔ Their desire to stop slavery and establish legitimate trade - Give two methods which were used by the British to establish their rule in Kenya (2mks)
✔ Collaborations
✔ Military expeditions/use of force
✔ Signing of treaties/Diplomacy
✔ Company rule
✔ Operational bases - Give the name of the Wanga leader who collaborated with the British (1mk)
✔ Nabongo Mumia - Who was the British administrator in charge of the Imperial British East African Company (1mk)
✔ William Mackinon - Give two objectives for establishing colonial health centres (2mks)
✔ To eradicate diseases
✔ To train medical personnel to handle western medicine
✔ To improve health and hygiene for Africans and Asiana in towns - Identify the political party formed in 1960 to champion the interest of the minority groups in Kenya (1mk)
✔ Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) - Name the election body that organizes general elections in Kenya (1mk)
✔ Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) - Give two types of elections held in Kenya (2mks)
✔ General elections
✔ By elections - Identify the main voting system used in Kenya during elections (1mk)
✔ Secret Ballot - Who is the head of judiciary in Kenya (1mk)
✔ Chief Justice -
- Give five reasons for the migration of the Luo into Kenya during the 19th century (5x1=5mks)
✔ Due to drought and famine
✔ Due to diseases
✔ Due to population pressure in their cradle land
✔ They were escaping from external attacks
✔ Due to internal feuds/quarrels
✔ Spirit of adventure
✔ They were looking for fishing areas - Explain five effects of migration and settlement of Luo into Kenya (5x2=10mks)
✔ it led to population increase in the country
✔ led to intermarriages e.g. Luo and Abaluhyia
✔ they displaced other communities e.g. Maasai, Abakuria
✔ same Luo assimilated the people they met e.g. Luhyia
✔ Trading activities increased with the arrival of the Luo. They exchanged livestock with their neighbours
✔ their contact with Bantu made them adopt agriculture
- Give five reasons for the migration of the Luo into Kenya during the 19th century (5x1=5mks)
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- State three reasons why Seyyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar in 1840 (3x1=3mks)
✔ Zanzibar was an island hence easy to defend
✔ Zanzibar was loyal and supported him during the war
✔ Zanzibar had deep natural harbours
✔ It had fertile soils for cultivation of cloves
✔ It had clean fresh water and pleasant climate
✔ Zanzibar was centrally placed/positioned - Explain six factors which contributed to the development of trade between the Kenyan Coast and the outside world in the 16th century (6x2=12mks)
✔ Availability of trade items
✔ The demand for trade items
✔ Existence of enterprising merchants that promoted the trade
✔ Accessibility of the East African Coast by Sea
✔ Existence of natural harbours for docking of ships
✔ The use of Monsoon winds which facilitated the movement of vessels
✔ Political stability
✔ Availability of credit facilities from Indian Banyans/money lenders
✔ Advancement in ship building
- State three reasons why Seyyid Said transferred his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar in 1840 (3x1=3mks)
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- State three powers given to Imperial British East African Company (3x1=3mks)
✔ To establish political authority in British East and maintain general order
✔ To develop and regulate trade by facilitating the movement of goods between the Coast and interior
✔ To collect taxes and institute custom duty in the area
✔ To develop and civilize the indigenous people
✔ To exploit the areas natural resources - Explain the reasons for an end to the Imperial British East African Company in 1895 (6x2=12mks)
✔ Poor transport network which made movement of goods slow
✔ Scarcity of mineral wealth and profitable export commodities
✔ Lack of proper co-ordination between E.A and Europe
✔ The company officials lacked experience
✔ Some of the company officials were corrupt
✔ Faced resistance from some communities
✔ Unfavourable climatic conditions/tropical diseases claimed lives of some of the company personnel
✔ Lack of enough personnel
✔ Rivalry from German East Africa Company affected operations
- State three powers given to Imperial British East African Company (3x1=3mks)
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- Give five early political organisations formed in Kenya up to 1939 (5x1=5mks)
✔ Kikuyu Association
✔ Ukamba Members Association
✔ Taita Hills Association
✔ Kikuyu Central Association
✔ Kavirondo Taxpayers’ Welfare Association
✔ East African Association/Young Kikuyu Association - Explain problems experienced by European settlers (5x2=10mks)
✔ Constant raids by the local inhabitants e.g. Nandi
✔ Many Africans were not willing to offer labour
✔ Many settlers lacked basic farming knowledge and experience
✔ Serious shortage of capital hindered procurement of farm inputs, machinery and labour
✔ Marketing was difficult during the war period particularly during the depression of the 1930s
✔ They experienced transport problems due to the inadequacy of roads and railways
✔ The climate and the soils were alien to them/unfamiliar with seasons
✔ Pests and diseases affected the crops
- Give five early political organisations formed in Kenya up to 1939 (5x1=5mks)
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- Give three levels of conflicts that can be experienced in Kenya (3x1=3mks)
✔ Individual vs individual
✔ Group vs group
✔ Individual vs state
✔ Group vs state
✔ State vs state - Explain six factors that promote National Unity in Kenya (6x2=12mks)
✔ The constitution which unites all Kenyans
✔ One government which has three arms legislature, executive and judiciary
✔ The Presidency who unifies Kenyans and is the spokesman and the international representative of Kenyans
✔ Education, one curriculum, religion, music and drama
✔ National language:- Kiswahili unites people from different ethnic communities
✔ National activities:- National holidays- Jamhuri, Mashujaa, Madaraka
− Agricultural and other shows
− Games and sports
− Disaster management
✔ Mass media
✔ Symbols of National Unity: National flag, National anthem, Coat of arms, Public seal
✔ Economic growth: Fair distribution of resources, urbanization, employment opportunities, common currency
- Give three levels of conflicts that can be experienced in Kenya (3x1=3mks)
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- State five principles of Democracy (5x1=5mks)
✔ Rule of law
✔ Bill of rights to protect freedoms of citizens
✔ Economic freedom of citizens is protected
✔ Responsible, free, fair and objective mass media in the country
✔ Equality among all citizens
✔ Multi-party system/democracy
✔ Transparency and accountability
✔ Consent of the people - Explain the process of constitution review (5x2=10mks)
✔ Civic education to the citizens
✔ Collection of views from the people
✔ Writing the draft constitution
✔ Organizing National constitutional Conference
✔ Forwarding of draft constitution to parliament for approval
✔ Referendum on the proposed constitution
✔ Promulgation by the president for it to take effect
- State five principles of Democracy (5x1=5mks)
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- State five functions of returning officers in a general election in Kenya (5x1=5mks)
✔ They receive nomination papers from prospective candidates in wards/constituencies/country’s presidential candidates
✔ They set up polling stations/booths in each polling station where voting takes place
✔ They distribute ballot papers/boxes to all polling stations which are manned by presiding officers
✔ They supervise voting and counting of votes in the constituency
✔ They receive/tally/verify constituency poll results before announcing them
✔ They appoint presiding officers who are put in charge of polling stations
✔ They tally presidential results from the constituencies/counties and relay them to the national tallying centre - Explain five factors which can interfere with free and fair elections in Kenya (5x2=10mks)
✔ Corruption among electoral officials compromises fairness of the electoral process
✔ Election violence during the election period discourages potential voters
✔ Illiteracy of some voters makes them to be misled
✔ Incompetent election officials can mismanage the process undermining the process
✔ Rigging may interfere with elections where the wrong candidate is declared a winner
✔ Inadequate civic education denies the electorate opportunity to learn about the importance of participating in elections
✔ Poor physical infrastructure: Some polling stations may be inaccessible denying voters a chance to vote
✔ Electoral equipment like BVR kits can break down during elections thereby slowing down the process
✔ Harassment of voters by supporters of different candidates/parties can prevent voters from voting in certain strongholds
- State five functions of returning officers in a general election in Kenya (5x1=5mks)
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