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He spoke out against a proposal for a new constitution in 2005. On 25 July 2007, Kibaki appointed Moi as special peace envoy to Sudan. On 28 August 2007, Moi announced his support for Kibaki's re-election. Moi owns the Kiptagich Tea Factory, established in 1979, which in 2009 the factory was under threat of being close... |
On 30th December 2002, Moi handed over power to Mwai Kibaki in a peaceful transition that followed the Narc victory over Kanu in the December 2002 General Elections. Currently, Moi is setting up a foundation through which he hopes to participate in solving conflicts in the horn of African and the Great Lakes Region as ... |
They also published Nyanza Times, Radioposta, Sauti ya Mwafrika and Mumenyereri. Between 1956 and 1957, they built Ramogi House and Africa House Kisumu. He helped to form the Luo Union, which brought together all the Luo people. His efforts earned him admiration and recognition among the Luo, who revered him as Ker a t... |
Kenya gained independence in Dec 1963, and Odinga was appointed minister for home affairs. When Kenya became a Republic in 1964, he was its first Vice-President. As VicePresident he did not agree with Jomo Kenyatta's government, and he resigned his post and quit KANU in 1966 to form the Kenya People's Union KPU . He op... |
Later that year Odinga and five other opposition leaders formed the Forum for the Restoration of Democracy FORD . But FORD split in 1992, and Jaramogi formed FORD-K finishing fourth behind Moi, Matiba and Kibaki. In 1993, Odinga's reputation suffered when he admitted taking a campaign contribution from a bank accused o... |
In December 2007, choosing to run as the candidate of a smaller party Maathai was, defeated in the parliamentary election. The life of Wangari Maathai as an environmental conservationist. Following the establishment of the Environment Liaison Centre in 1974, Maathai became the chair of the board. In 1974, with her husb... |
In August 16, 1999, when the president announced that he was banning all allocation of public land. On October 8, 2004, Maathai became the first African woman, and the first environmentalist, to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. On March 28, 2005, she was el... |
E The commission is responsible for settlement of electoral disputes, including disputes relating to or arising from nominations. However it does not handle election petitions and disputes subsequent to the declaration of election results. F The registration of candidates for election. G Educate informs the public on t... |
A Mololongo queuing b Acclamation c Secret ballot. THE 2007 ELECTIONS IN KENYA The electoral process that was adopted by the ECK under the stewardship of Samuel Kivuitu in the 2007 election was very unfair and yielded false results. This caused the outbreak of violence, bloodshed, destruction and loss of property. The ... |
F The elections will be conducted by an independent body, transparent; and administered in an impartial, neutral, efficient, accurate and accountable manner. Legislation on Elections. The following legislations govern the electoral process in Kenya. A The constitution of Kenya-that is a sovereign state and republic wit... |
E If one is of unsound mind. F If one is declared bankrupt. G Is subject to a sentence of imprisonment of at least six months, as at the date of registration as a candidate, or at the date of election. H If one is found, in accordance with any law, to have misused or abused a State office or public office. An elected M... |
People may be compelled to vote along tribal lines, in total disregard of the leadership records or accomplishment of those they elect. B Illiteracy of some voters. This curtails their ability to mark the ballot papers correctly. C Inadequate civic education. The lack of adequate sensitization of the voters can lead to... |
D Appropriate structures and mechanisms to eliminate electoral malpractices must be in place, including the safekeeping of electoral materials. Electoral disputes The following must be observed as pertains to election disputes: a Electoral petitions, other than in a presidential election, must be filed within 28 days a... |
They represent candidates or political parties in a polling station or counting hall to ensure that the polling and counting procedures are transparent , orderly , free and fair. 9. Observers. These are neutral persons who make observations and write reports on the polling and counting exercise to indicate if the elect... |
E It has a duty to foster national unity by recognizing diversity and ensuring equitable sharing of national and local resources. F Government protects and promotes the interests and rights of the minorities and marginalized communities. COUNTY GOVERNMENT The county government is composed of County assemblies, county e... |
B When the county governor commits a crime under national or international law. C When the governor abuses office or is accused of gross misconduct. D When he she suffers from Physical or mental incapacity that hinders performance of the functions of office. The office of the county governor falls vacant when the holde... |
The Composition and membership of the National Assembly. The National Assembly consists of; a Two hundred and ninety members, each elected by the registered voters of single member constituencies. B Forty-seven women, each elected by the registered voters of the counties, each county constituting a single member consti... |
1993-2007- Francis Ole Kaparo 3. 1991- 1992-Professor Jonathan Ngeno 4. 1988- 1990-Moses Arap Keino 5. 1970 1987-Fredrick Mbiti Mati. 6. 1964-1969-Humphrey Slade became the first speaker of the single house. 7. 1963- Muinga Chokwe speaker of the upper house 8. 1963- Humphrey slade speaker of the lower house . Role of t... |
K The speaker issues orders and makes rules for the regulation of visitors to parliament and represent parliament in its relations with foreign countries. L The speaker chairs the branches of the commonwealth Parliamentary Association, InterParliamentary Union and the Union of African Parliaments. He she represents Par... |
E Parliament is the sole body that has the power to make provision having the force of law inKey notes for the teacher and students- Cheloti 2013 Page 124 Kenya Functions of the National Assembly in Kenya. A The national assembly represents the will of the people and expresses their sovereignty since it represents peop... |
Bills originate in the National Assembly. A Bill not concerning county government is considered only in the National Assembly, and passed in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Assembly. A Bill concerning county government may originate in the National Assembly or the Senate, and is passed in accordance with the... |
Before either House considers a Bill, the Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate jointly resolve any question as to whether it is a Bill concerning counties and, if it is, whether it is a special or an ordinary Bill. When any Bill concerning county government has been passed by one House of Parliament, the Speake... |
Sections of it may also be published in the local dailies so as to publicize the law to all residents in the country. The Act of parliament then comes into force as a law on the fourteenth day after its publication in the Kenya Gazette unless the Act specifies a different date or time when it will come into force. The ... |
A member of the national assembly, with the support of at least a third of all the members, may move an impeachment motion. C Parliament through an amendment of the constitution, can limit the powers of the executive. It can also pass a vote of no confidence in the government, compelling the president and his her cabin... |
A It increases harmony, since the legislature and the executive work together. This is realized when MPs, who represent the electorate, bring their views to the executive cabinet secretaries in the legislature. B This system allows ordinary citizens to participate in the governing process by electing their representati... |
He receives foreign diplomatic and consular reprentatives. B He is the head of Government. He nominates a deputy president to deputize him. He nominates and, with the approval of the national assembly, appoints or dismisses cabinet secretaries, the attorney general, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the secretary to... |
The office holder is nominated and appointed by the president, with the approval of theKey notes for the teacher and students- Cheloti 2013 Page 132 national assembly. He she has the following responsibilities; a Taking charge of the cabinet office. B Arranging the business of the cabinet subject to its directions. C K... |
B He represents the national government in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the national government is a party, other than criminal proceedings. C He performs any other functions conferred on the office by an Act of Parliament or by the President. D The Attorney-General has authority, to appear as a fri... |
E Accountability of administrative acts. F Transparency and provision to the public, of timely, accurate information. G Fair competition and merit as the basis of appointments and promotions h Representation of Kenya s diverse communities. I Providing adequate and equal opportunities for appointment, training and advan... |
B The National Intelligence Service. C The National Police Service. National Security Council This is a body whose main responsibility is to exercise supervisory control over national security organs Composition of the National Security Council The Council consists of a. The President. B. The Deputy President. C. The C... |
C They may be deployed to restore peace in any part of Kenya affected by unrest or instability only with the approval of the National Assembly. D The forces also assist in the preservation of internal security. For example the handling of the attempted coup by the Kenya Army in 1982. E They participate in nation buildi... |
E The majority of the military personnel are not provided with opportunities to acquire further education. F Piracy and militia attacks and raids at the Kenyan Borders also present a major security challenge to the Defence Forces. G Invasion of Kenya s territorial waters by foreign fishermen and foreign fishing vessels... |
It is difficult to audit the activities of the Body just like any other government organization, due to the nature of its tasks. D The growing volumes and complexity of communications presents a significant security challenge for national intelligence and government agencies that seek to intercept, process monitor and ... |
B The Administration Police Service, headed by a deputy inspector general also appointed by the president in accordance with the police service commission recommendations. Functions of the National Police Service a The National Police Service is responsible for the operations of the Kenya police service and the Adminis... |
C Raising of qualification requirements for anybody aspiring to join the security organs. This has paved way for employment of university graduates in the forces. D Introduction of professional training programmes for officers with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the organs of national security. E The terms a... |
D They confine prisoners convicted by the courts of law to ensure that the rights and freedoms of the public are protected. E They provide vocational training for prisoners in fields that they make them productive citizens of the country at the end of their jail term. F They keep watch over he behaviors of suspected cr... |
Judicial authority and legal system. Judicial Authority is derived from the people and is vested in courts and tribunals established by the constitution. Principles that guide Judicial Authority in Courts and Tribunals in Kenya. A Justice must be done to all, irrespective of status. B Justice shall not be delayed. C Al... |
Atleast fifteen years experience as a superior court judge or a distinguished academic, judicial officer, legal practioner and or other relevant legal field. C. High moral character, integrity and impartiality. Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of seventy Five Years. Functions of the Supreme Court of Kenya. A The ... |
Key notes for the teacher and students- Cheloti 2013 Page 143 b It has jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened. C It has jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a decision of a tribunal appointed to consider the r... |
D Incompetence. E Gross misconduct or misbehavior. The process of removal of a judge from office. Such a process is initiated by the Judicial Service Commission on its own initiative or on petition of any person to it based on any of the dismissal grounds. The commission, if satisfied with the petition or initiative, f... |
C The Courts Martial. This is a subordinate court that was established under the Armed Forces Act after the abortive 82 Air force coup. It has penal or disciplinary powers to ensure discipline within the armed forces. They try cases involving assisting an enemy, cowardice, desertion, insubordination, neglect of duty, d... |
E It prepares and implements programmes for the continuing education and training of judges and judicial officers. F It advises the national government on improving the efficiency of the administration of justice. The concept of Independence of the Judiciary in Kenya. A In the exercise of judicial authority, the Judici... |
This has been attributed to flawed appointments and promotion procedures. H Lack of adequate funds to cater for the needs of the judiciary. This has led to inadequate court structures and facilities such as equipment, chairs, libraries etc. I Lack of continuous legal education to keep them a breast of the latest legal ... |
Dropping of President of the Kenyan Appellate Court Justice Riaga Omollo for political bias and authoritarian demeanor while carrying out his activities on the bench. Dropping Judge Samuel Bosire for condoning torture of suspects during Coup trial in 1982. Dropping of Court of Appeal Judge Emmanuel Okubasu for being un... |
A All laws should be prospective and open. A new law should only apply in future.b Laws should be durable and not changing every other day.c No centre of power, and specifically parliament, should enjoy monopoly right in making laws for citizens of a country, the judiciary should scrutinize parliament.d The independenc... |
Historical events must contain elements of truth. The study of humankind s past can be classified systematically into three; Social history- dealing with the traditions, values and cultural practices of a people Economic history; dealing with the means of livelihood of a people, such as hunting, gathering, agriculture ... |
FORMS OF GOVERNMENT There are four forms of government: Democratic government This is a type of government in which rulers regularly seek public mandate through popular vote. Such governments are based on the principles of free and fair elections. According to Abraham Lincoln, an American statesman, they are government... |
K It provides intellectual fulfillment to the learner. Through an in -depth study of history, one s mind is enriched. Importance of studying government a It helps us to appreciate the importance of government. B Helps us understand how laws are made and enforced c Helps us understand the organs of the state and the pow... |
B. It is the best source of historical information since even the illiterate can learn their h history using oral traditions c. It is also a form of entertainment. For example through songs, folktales stories and proverbs, people get entertained. D. It complements other sources of information. E. The source of informat... |
People who speak related languages may be assumed to have a common origin, be connected, or had been in close contact at sometime in the past. Variations between languages of the same family can show how long ago the break in contact occurred. For free KCSE Notes, Exams, and Past Papers Visit https: Teacher.co.ke 6 Adv... |
This can easily confuse a researcher. For example, Nyoro in Kikuyu means smooth , while the same word in Luo means yesterday . I. Lack of original speakers in the language under study limits research findings. Anthropology This is the study of human beings, their origin, development, customs, beliefs, and social attrib... |
After this, interpretation of their movement is made. The appearance of new cultivated varieties can be identified with the people whose economy they form a part. Also, common genes or characteristics among a group of people may indicate some relationships. Archaeology and paleontology Archaeology is the study of man s... |
D Use of experience. An archaeologist may also use his long experience and skill to identify a potential site for archaeological excavation. E During cultivation and building construction, farmers and builders may accidentally expose ancient objects that could arouse the curiosity of researchers. For example Nyayo ya M... |
A Looking for regions of tectonism faulting associated with fossils and artifacts. B They look for unique features e.g. stone patterns. C Remains of fossils and artifacts dug out by farmers and constructors. D They dig, excavate for artifacts and fossils. E They study artifacts and fossils found. F They make research i... |
Carbon -14 is a naturally existing radioactive element isotope of carbon of relative atomic mass fourteen and is found in the Carbon Dioxide which is present in the atmosphere. It is absorbed by plants and consequently by all living organisms during their lifetime. When plant or animal dies, absorption stops. Carbon -1... |
The ages of glass and other mineral objects estimated by observing the tracks made in them by the fission fragments of uranium nuclei they contain. It requires that Uranium must be present. The age obtained dates from the time the object solidified. This method has been proved reliable by being able to provide same rea... |
K Dating of the migration of people is more accurate in unwritten sources e.g. In linguistics. Written sources These are sources in which letters or any other symbols have been put on the surface for the purpose of communication. They include books, archives, constitutions, journals, novels, plays, newspapers, magazine... |
F Written records are in most cases reliable as biases and prejudices coming from authors can be limited. This can be done by comparing written material with statistical data from other sources. Limitations a Where an author omits essential information for one reason or another, a written source may be rendered quite u... |
Databanks and databases Databanks are large stores of organized information which can be accessed in number of ways. E.g. if it is a book, information can be accessed through an index, a table of content or by browsing. Electronic databases are stored in computer and facilitate easy and faster retrieval of information.... |
Examples: Among the Agikuyu, their God Ngai created the first man, Gikuyu. He the provided him with a wife, Mumbi. He gave him land at Mugurwe wa Gathanga. One of the myths among the Nandi state that the first two people, male and female came from the knees of a giant man, when the knees began swelling and later burs f... |
Although many young organisms are produced, few manage to develop to maturity. For free KCSE Notes, Exams, and Past Papers Visit https: Teacher.co.ke 15 The organisms that manage to grow to maturity and reproduce are those that are able to constantly adapt to the existing environment. In view of the limited resources, ... |
D The discovery of remains of early hominids and their material culture which form a pattern of human evolution prove this. E.g. we can trace the evolutionary process from Dryopithecus to Ramapithecus to Australopithecus to Homo habilis to Homo erectus to Homo sapiens. Important archaeological sites found in East Afric... |
Some fossil evidence clearly give distinctive evidence of the break-off point between apes and hominids mans ancestors. The changes which Homo sapiens underwent as a break-off from apes to modern man. A The skull size of the early human beings became larger indicating bigger brains. For example, Australopithecus, who l... |
Had stereoscopic vision. It could jump skillfully from one tree to other using hands. It Dated 33 million years 2 Dryopithecus Africanus proconsul Its Remains were found at Rusinga Island within Lake Victoria by Mary and Louis Leakey in 1948. Its Skull appearance was more close to modern man than to Aegyptopithecus. He... |
He was Short but strong with a low forehead. Had large teeth and skulls His remains were first discovered at Taung in Botswana by Raymond Dart in 1924. The broken up skull found in East Africa at Olduvai Gorge in 1959 by Mary Leakey, was called Zinjanthropus- Nut-Cracker man since it had big jaws that suggest it kept o... |
He was about 127 cm 5'0" tall, and about 45 kg 100 lb in weight, although females may have been smaller His fossils were found in the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania in 1964 by Dr. J. Leakey. His Remains were also found at Hadar and Omo River Valley in Ethiopia and kobi fora along L. Turkana by Benerd Ngeneo in 1972. 6 Homo ... |
Also at Olorgesaillie near Magadi, Isimila near Iringa in TZ and Tenerife in Algeria. The most famous Homo Erectus fossil was found in a cave in Zhoukoudian, China and became known as Peking Man Java man 7 Homo sapiens Wise Man thinking man Their Main difference with their hominid ancestors is their extreme intelligenc... |
Wilmut Ian at the Roslin Institute of Edinburgh, Scotland that led to the first cloned sheep named dolly. Scientists are making attempts to even clone humans. More recent discoveries of early man include the Toumai found in Chad in 2002 dating about 6 to 7 myaIn 2000, another discovery was made in Baringo, Kenya millen... |
Culture is the way of life of a people-Customs, language and social institutions The things that early humans made and used formed their material culture. Early man s culture can be understood through study of Stone Age or Paleolithic periods What is Stone Age? This refers to the early period of human history when man ... |
They were made by Australopithecus and Homo erectus. They were also known as pebble tools because they were made of stones. Among the finds at Olduvai were the chopper, fist hatchet core tools and several flake tools. Such tools were also found at Kobi For a near Lake Turkana, Omo River Valley in Ethiopia, and Kafu Val... |
In Kenya, the tools were found at Kariandusi, Olorgesaillie, Kilombe, Chesowanja, Mtongwe, Isenya and Lewa DownsThey were made by Homoerectus. Homo erectus and the Acheulian tool technology. Signature tool: a welldesigned hand axe and cleavers The Hand axe had multiple uses, from cutting, skinning, scraping animal skin... |
The Australopithecus were very hairy so they didn t need any clothes. Australopithecus diet was mostly made up of fruits and vegetables they found. If Australopithecus found a dead animal it would scavenge of it but the Australopithecus afarensis couldn t cook the meat and kill the germs. Mesolithic age Mesolithic midd... |
An example was found at Orangia in South Africa. Man also used rock shelter rocks scooped out to make hollows . Later man lived in caves with entrance covered with animal skins to keep wind and rain away e.g. Matupi Cave in Zaire and Gambles cave near Nakuru. MESOLITHIC LANGUAGE AND ROCK ART Families lived in small gro... |
They used or made some sort of paint to use on their cave paintings. FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Man domesticated plants and animals though he continued to hunt and gather. Man changed as from Nomadic lifestyle to settled stationary lifestyle; a.k.a.sedentary Population also increased due to balanced diet and adequate food Fo... |
Man had to stop a life of movement in search of food and water. G. Development of tools microliths e.g. sickles wooden plough, etc. H. Availability of varieties of indigenous crops e.g. wheat and barley. There are two theories that explain how agriculture started; 1. The Independent theory. Agriculture developed indepe... |
For example; Middle East. Indus valley in India. Nile valley The yellow river valley in china The Danube Valley in Europe. WHEAT Originally grown in south-west Asia Initial type was brittle wheat-then replaced by a non-brittle type in 7500BC called emmer Wheat then spread Mesopotamian plains by 6000 BC to Egypt by 3000... |
For free KCSE Notes, Exams, and Past Papers Visit https: Teacher.co.ke 29 The Crops grown included barley, wheat, vines, date, palms, grapes, olives, onions, figs, melons and cucumbers. Milk animals kept included goats and cow. Also ducks, pigs, geese and horses were kept. Impact of early agriculture in Mesopotamia a I... |
EARLY AGRICULTURE IN EGYPT As early as 7000 BC, people had already settled in the Nile valley. By around 5000 BC, the Egyptians had gradually adopted agriculture, departing from a hunter-gatherer society. Reasons that enhanced development of early Agriculture in Egypt a Availability of Water for irrigation and for dome... |
It consisted of a long pole swinging up and down between two supporting wooden posts One end has a weight hanging on the pole while the other end has a skin bucket. The bucket is pulled down and dipped into the water by a person. It is caused to rise by the weight, once water has been filled. The other person empties t... |
These were used by the priests to keep records and make accurate prediction of annual foods. The Egyptian calendar is believed to be the earliest calendar in the world. I It promoted social stratification or classes in Egyptian society. Effects of early agriculture Summarize from the effects in Egypt and Mesopotamia. T... |
It was however not effective. 5. Use of broadcasting method. Broadcasting method of planting led to wastage of seeds as it would be eaten by birds and rodents 6. Intercropping was practiced. The growing of two or more crops on the same piece of land. 7. Mixed farming. Livestock was allowed to graze on fallow land 8. Mo... |
For example, Selective breeding of livestock invented by Robert Bakewell 1725-1795 . He was able to develop the short For free KCSE Notes, Exams, and Past Papers Visit https: Teacher.co.ke 33 horn, Devon, the Hereford, Aberdeen Angus and Ayrshire. He also improved sheep breeds such as the Leicester, Shropshire, Suffolk... |
Land consolidation; the introduction of land enclosures which put to an end to strip farming. As a result more land was under production and more land could be ploughed by one farmer. 2. Development of new methods of livestock breeding; more scientific methods of breeding livestock were developed. They involved selecti... |
A number of machines produced by industries were also used in agriculture to boost production. 9. Emigration of British national to other parts of the world. Some of the landless peasants migrated to USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. 10. Intensification of scientific research by the royal agricultur... |
For example, John Perkins 17661849 an American inventor patented the first prototype refrigerator in England in 1834. The first American patent for a refrigerator was awarded to John Gorrie 1803-1855 in 1851.1859- Ferdinand Carre, a Frenchman invented the absorption system in a refrigerator. This was a major milestone ... |
The invention of the cotton gin in 1793 led to increased cotton acreage. F. Environmental influence on the farmers through experience leading to agricultural zoning e.g. maize in the centre, wheat in the south and beef rearing in the west Presence of suitable soils for different types of crops such as tobacco, cotton a... |
C. Some developing countries experience adverse weather conditions such as floods and long periods of drought. Since these countries practice rain-fed agriculture, food production has been affected d. Overemphasis on cash crops at the expense of food crops has contributed to low food production. In Kenya for example, l... |
The Eastern Cushites They include the Borana, Somali, Oromo, Gabra, Rendille and Burji. They originated either from Ethiopia or Somalia moving and settling into Kenya around 2000 and 1000 years ago due to the following reasons; a Escaping from clan or family feuds. B There was population pressure in their area of origi... |
Their migration into Kenya was due to escaping the Menelik Wars of Conquest in 1897 and who had imposed heavy taxes on them. They represent some of the most recent migrations into Kenya end as late as 1900 when more Borana groups fled into Kenya from Somali running away from the war between the Somali Nationalists and ... |
The Mijikenda for example were scattered at Shungwaya. THE BANTU SPEAKERS Introduction The term Bantu refers to group of people who speak the same or similar language with common word NTU which means a person. The Bantu-speaking groups include the Luhyia, Kisii, Kuria, Kikuyu, Akamba, Meru, Aembu, Taita, Agiryama, Digo... |
REASONS FOR THE BANTU MIGRATION The reasons for the migration of the Bantu are not known but they most likely included the following; a Drought and famine: This broke out because the climate in their cradle land had become unreliable unpredictable. B Population increase which resulted into population pressure, e.g. the... |
Following an easterly course along the lake shore, they settled at the head of Goye Bay in Yimbo location of Nyanza with their homeland spreading across present day Ulowa, Sare and Unyejra at the foot of Ramogi hill. Luo migrants in 1550 AD found them settled in this general area and pushed them from alego to Kisumu wh... |
The Abakuria are related to Abalogoli of Abaluhyia and Abagusii and trace same origin at mt. Elgon dispersal point. The Abakuria people appear to have sprung from too many directions to have a common historical origin, although a number of clans claim to have come from Msiri. Among the Abakuria today are found people w... |
For free KCSE Notes, Exams, and Past Papers Visit https: Teacher.co.ke 45 The remaining speakers of the Suba language are mostly elderly residents on the island of Mfangano. The eastern Bantu They are divided into Highland or Mt. Kenya Bantu and Coastal Bantu. Coastal Bantu They include the Taita, Pokomo and Mijikenda.... |
He had a wife named Mumbi, who gave birth to nine plus one daughters. The daughters married and had their own families, retaining a domineering role in Kikuyu society. It was in Mukurwe wa Gathanga division of Nyeri district where an identifiable beginning for the modern Kikuyu people is defined. Ancestors of the Kikuy... |
D The Athi acted as middlemen in the trade between the Agikuyu, Maasai and the coastal people. Akamba They point to the area around mt Kilimanjaro as their original homeland. From here they moved to Taita Hills before reaching Tsavo West. They followed the Banks of Athi River in the 15thcentury one group crossing Athi ... |
Earlier on, the inhabitants of East Africa were food gatherers, but with iron smelting and its results, food production seriously started. 3. The absorbed other tribes e.g. the gathers: This led to widespread Bantu languages of NTU prefix in East Africa. 4. They introduced centralized administration: They introduced a ... |
They are divided into three groups; a River-lake nilotes- the Luo. B Plains nilotes- the Maasai, Tunkana and Samburu. C Highlands nilotes- kalenjin groups of the Marakwet, Tugen, Nandi, Kipsigis, Elgeyo , Pokot and Sabaot River-lake nilotes They are sometimes referred to as the southern Luos to differentiate them from ... |
Thisgroup spread to Sakwa, Alego, Asembo and other parts of Nyanza. B Joka-Owiny. Owiny moved from Uganda to settle in Sogoma in Alego with his group in the 17thc. He was both a great fighter and leader Ruoth . He came to be known as Owiny Sigoma and his people Joka Ruoth. This group settled in Kisumu, Nyakach and Sout... |
Why they moved into Kenya: a Drought and famine that broke out in their cradleland. B Population increase which resulted into population pressure in their cradle land. C The external pressure from stronger neighbours. D Internal conflicts from among other Nilotic groups concerning the ownership of grazing lands and wat... |
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