History and Government Paper 1 Question Paper
2015 KCSE Kajiado County Joint Examination
History and Government Paper 1
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer All questions in this sectionMention the form of government that is practiced in Kenya.
1 marks
Identify two remnants of the earliest inhatitants found in Western Kenya today.
2 marks
State two ways in which the SouthernCushites influenced the Bantu.
2 marks
Give one evidence that show the Portuguese’s settlement along the Kenyan Coast.
1 marks
Identify two categories of people whose right to liberty can be limited by the government.
2 marks
State one economic factor that undermines natural unity in Kenya.
1 marks
Name the main institution from which the government of Kenya has borrowed the Bill of Rights.
1 marks
Mention two Kenyan communities that resisted the British during colonial invasion.
2 marks
What was the main reason for the construction of the Kenya-Uganda railway?
1 marks
Name the two dominant political parties that fought for independence in Kenya.
2 marks
State two features of trade union movements in Kenya during the colonial era.
2 marks
Mention the main contribution of Thomas Joseph Mboya to the history of Kenya.
2 marks
Identify two methods that have been used to conduct General Elections in Kenya.
1 marks
State one source of the principles of African socialism.
1 marks
Mention two stakeholders who have assisted the government of Kenya in the provision of education since independence.
2 marks
Name the administrative head of the County Assemblies in Kenya.
1 marks
Name the fund that is used by Kenyan Government to provide basic services to marginalized areas.
1 marks
SECTION B (45 Marks)
Answer any Three questions from this section a) Identify three environmental factors that influenced the settlement of the Borana in Kenya. (3 marks)
b) Describe the political organization of the Somali in the 19th Century. (12 marks)
15 marks
a) Give THREE reasons why the Oman rule experienced constant rebellion from the Kenyan Coastal
communities. (3 marks)
b) Explain six factors that made the Akamba people dominate the long – distance trade (12 marks)
15 marks
a) State the role of Africans in provision of health services during colonial rule in Kenya. (5 marks)
b) Discuss five measures adopted by the government to promote health in colonial Kenya. (10 marks)
15 marks
a) State five roles played by women in the struggle for independence in Kenya. (5 marks)
b) Explain 5 problems associated with Moi period of leadership as a president of Kenya. (10 marks)
15 marks
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer any two questions in this sectiona) State five peaceful methods of solving conflicts. (5 marks)
b) Explain five economic factors that promote National Unity in Kenya. (10 marks)
15 marks
a) State the composition of the Executive Arm of the National Government of Kenya. (3 marks)
b) Explain six setbacks faced by the national Police Service in Kenya. (12 marks)
15 marks
a) Identify five sources of revenue for county governments. (5 marks)
b) Explain five measures put in place to control the utilization of public funds by the National government of Kenya. (10 marks)
15 marks