JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION ARTS WITH IT
4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
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COURSE CODE: DPS 4001

COURSE TITLE:  POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT IN EAST AFRICAN

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Instructions
1.	Answer question 1 (COMPULSORY) and any other 2 questions
2.	Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper
3.	Candidates must hand in their answer booklet to the invigilator while  
          the examination Room

1(a) Explain the use of Indirect Rule as applied by the British in their administration in East Africa. [15 Marks]
b) Why were European powers interested in establishing colonial rule in East Africa? [15 Marks]

1.	Assess the effectiveness of MAU MAU and Maji Maji rebellions as precursors to the
calls for independence in East Africa. [20 Marks]
2.	Analyse the impact of military rule and political instability in Uganda in the 1970s and
early 1980s. [20 Marks]
3.	To what extent have the East African countries adhered to the rule of law? Use examples from any East African country. [20 Marks]

5. How can the East African countries use ethnic diversity for effective governance and political participation? [20 Marks]