LIVES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF KENYAN LEADERS
- b) Explain the contribution of Daniel Arab Moi in the struggle for independence in Kenya.
- In 1957 he was elected to the Legco
- He founded Elected African Members Organisation. (AEMO)
- When KANU was formed in 1960 he was elected acting assistant treasurer of the party.
- In 1960 Moi with Ronald Ngara founded KADU to defend the interests of minority tribes
- In 1961 Moi was elected as a member of parliamentary secretary to the ministry of education
- He visited Kenyatta in detention.
- He visited Kikuyu inmates at Naivasha detention camp.
Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks
ANS 22b DIST 1
8.Mention two roles played by Daniel. Arap Moi in Kenya’s history (2mks)
- Nyayo wards
- Nyayo Tea zone
- Visited Kenyatta at the place of detention
- Attended Lancaster House Cnference of 1962
- Declared HIV / AIDS a national disaster in 2001
- Acted as a vice president moi 1967 – 1978 Any 2 = 2mks
ANS 8 DIST 2
- What was the main method used by Thomas Joseph Mboya in the struggle to
protect African rights against colonialism
- Trade union
1 x 1 = 1mk
ANS 12 DIST 3
- – Mekatilili wa Menza
– Marshall Muthoni
– Moraa wa Ngiri
– Mary Muthoni Nyanjiru
– Syotune wa Kathuke
- – Thought he struggled for multiparty (1 x 1 = 1mk)
ANS 10,15 DIST 5
- Give the main contribution of Daniel Arap Moi in the health sector in Kenya (1mk)
– The buildings of Nyayo wards across the country.
ANS 10 DIST 6
- Identify two political challenges the former president Moi experienced during his era between 1982 and 1991. (2mks)
- In 1982 there was an attempted military coup by a section of the Air Force
- The assassination of Robert Ouko
- The clamour for multi – party democracy Any 2×1 = 2marks
ANS 12 DIST 10
14.– Public Accounts Committee (P.A.C)
– Public investments committee (P.I.C)
– Committee of supply
(Note: No mark for use of initials.) (1×1=1mk)
ANS 14 DIST 11
- – An attempted coup d’etat. (1×1=1mk)
ANS 8 DIST 12
14.Outline any two economical challenges which faced Daniel Moi’s presidency between 1991 and 2002.
-Rampant corruption like grabbing of public utilities / land and funds i.e. Goldenberg
-Freezing of aid from donor such as World Bank or International Monetary Fund (IMF)- High inflation causing high prices on essential commodities.
(b) Role Tom Mboya played in the Kenya struggle for independence
- i) As a trade unionist, he presented the grievances of African workers to the colonial government.
- ii) Formed political party KANU and people convention party which articulated African grievances
iii) Advocated for the release of political detainees such as the Lancaster house conference.
- iv) As a member of the AEMO he pressurized the colonial government for constitutional reforms in Kenya
- v) He participated in making of Kenya independent constitution
- vi) As trade unionist he educated people on their political rights.
vii) United the Kenya communities by protecting the separation of the Aembu and Agikuyu in Nairobi. Any 6points 2marks each 6×2=12mks
ANS 14,19b DIST 13
10.State two contributions of Ronald Ngala in Kenya. (2mks)
- Founder of KADU
- Led KADU during the second Lancaster House Conference of 1962
- At independence he became an MP and leader of opposition.
- He headed various ministries
- In 1957 he was elected to LEGCO
- He was a member of various political parties e.g. Coast African Association.
- He formed government after 1961 election when KANU declined unless Kenyatta was released.
2 x 1 = 2 marks
ANS 10 DIST 14
- – Member of NALGSA, KIGWU, KFRTU
– He was a leader of different trade unions (VP of NALGSA, secretary-general of KIGWU and a secretary of KFRTU)
– He organized Mombasa dock workers strike
– he wrote articles in Britain, about Kenyan workers
– He attended international trade union meetings
– He helped formation trade unions in Uganda & Tanzania. (2 x 1=2mks)
ANS 12 DIST 17
