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2015 KCSE Kericho West Joint Examination

History and Government Paper 1

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer All questions in this section
1.

Give the main source of history of Kenya.

1 marks

2.

Name one community in Kenya that belongs to the coastal Bantu.

1 marks

3.

State the main contribution of Jacob Erhardt in the spread of Christianity.

1 marks

4.

Name the first African to be nominated to the legislative Council in Kenya.

1 marks

5.

Give two results of the Lettleton recommendations in 1954.

2 marks

6.

Name two special groups that monitor human rights.

2 marks

7.

Give the historic effects of the constitution amendment of 1982.

2 marks

8.

Give two development rights of a child.

2 marks

9.

Identify one feature that characterized African Socialism.

1 marks

10.

What is the main role equalization fund in the National Revenue allocation.

1 marks

11.

Give one reason which led to decline of Gedii during the 15th Century.

1 marks

12.

What is democracy?

1 marks

13.

Identify two philosophies adopted at Independence to promote social justice in Kenya.

2 marks

14.

Name two communities in Kenya that potrayed mixed reactions to colonial rule.

2 marks

15.

Give two resources why aspiring candidate for Parliamentary seat in Kenya must be nominated by a political party.

2 marks

16.

Give two reasons why corruption is condemned in Kenya.

2 marks

17.

Identify two members of the county executive committee.

2 marks

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer any Three questions from this section
18.

a) State three environmental factors for the migration of the Kenyan communities. 3mks
b) Explain six social effects of the migration of Bantus into Kenya in the 19th Century. 12mks

15 marks

19.

a) Give five reasons for the participation of the Akamba in the long distance trade. 5mks
b) Discuss five reasons for the decline of the Portuguese rule along the coast by the 17th Century. 10mk

15 marks

20.

a) Give five terms of Dovenshire White paper. 5mks
b) Explain five impacts of colonial land policies in kenya during the colonial period. 10mks

15 marks

21.

a) State three results of the Dovenshire White paper. 3mks
b) Explain six positive consequences of urbanization during the colonial period. 12mks

15 marks

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer any two questions in this section
22.

a) Identify three elective positions in Kenya. 3mks
b) Explain six functions at the cabinets. 12mks

15 marks

23.

a) Identify five characteristics of a good constitution. 5mks
b) Explain five advantages of democracy. 10mks

15 marks

24.

a) State three ways in which freedom of media can be limited. 3mks
b) Explain six importance of the National Legislation on county Government. 12mks

15 marks

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