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HISTORY & GOVERNMENT
PAPER 1
2 ½ HOURS
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KAKAMEGA EVALUATION TEST
JULY/AUGUST EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
Instructions to Candidates
This paper consists of THREE sections A, B and C.
Answer ALL questions in Section A, THREE questions in section B and TWO questions from
section C in the foolscaps provided.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY
SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM CANDIDATE’S
SCORE SCORE
A 1 - 17 25
B 18 15
19 15
20 15
21 15
C 22 15
23 15
24 15
TOTAL 100
SCORE
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Attempt all questions from this section
1. Give two form of Oral Traditions. (2 marks)
2. Identify one pre-historic site where the remains of kenyapithecus were found in Kenya. (1mark)
3. List two sub-clans of Ameru community in Kenya. (2 marks)
4. List one archeological evidence that shows there was contact between Kenya and outside world
before 14th century. (1mark)
5. Identify two treaties that were signed between Seyyid Said and the missionaries to end slave trade
along the East African coast. (2marks)
6. Give one way of acquiring citizenship in Kenya. (1mark)
7. What is the main purpose of the bill of rights in Kenya (1mark)
8. Name the treaty that ended the scramble and partition of East Africa. (1mark)
9. Outline two ways through which Africans reacted to the British colonization in Kenya. (2marks)
10. List two towns that emerged as a result of the construction of Ugandan railway line during the
colonial period. (2marks)
11. Highlight two reasons why Africans were not allowed to grow cash crops during the colonial rule
(2marks)
12. Give one type of elections held in Kenya. (1mark)
13. Give the composition of the senate. (2marks)
14. Outline one pillar of Nyayo philosophy. (1mark)
15. Identify one type of landholding in Kenya. (1mark)
16. Give two challenges facing the free primary education program since 2003. (2marks)
17. Who is the Chief Executive officer of the County Government. (1mark)
SECTION B (45 MARKS)
(Attempt three questions from this section)
18. (a) Give three ways in which Kenyan communities interacted during the colonial period (3marks)
(b)Describe the political organization of Maasai community during the pre-colonial period (12marks)
19. List three families that rule the east African coast on behalf of the Oman Arabs (3marks)
(b)Explain six factors that assisted the missionaries to spread Christianity in Kenya (12marks)
20.(a) Give three features of early political associations before 1939 in Kenya (3marks)
(b)Explain six challenges that faced early political association (12marks)
21. (a) Identify five roles of political party democracy in Kenya (5marks)
(b)Discuss six challenges facing agricultural sector in Kenya (10marks)
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Attempt two questions from this sections
22. (a)Identify three peaceful methods of conflict resolution in Kenya (3marks)
(b)Explain six factors that undermine National Unity in Kenya (12marks)
23. (a)Give three rights of the child according to the united nations conventions rights of a child. (3marks)
(b)Explain six roles of the speaker of the national Assembly in Kenya. (12marks)
24.(a) Identify five functions of national police service. (5marks)
(b)Explain five challenges that are affecting operation of Kenya Defense Force. (10marks)
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