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Which one of the following groups of factors has favoured the growth of Nakuru town?
A. (i) Presence of volcanic soils
(ii) Availability of water
(iii) Existence of rich hinterland
B. (i) Presence of minerals
(ii) Early settlement by Asians
(iii) Presence of an international airport
C. (i) Establishment of cultural centres
(ii) Existence of headquarters of U.N agencies
(iii) Development of a Lake Port
D. (i) Presence of white settlers
(ii) Establishment of an administrative centre
(iii) Well developed transport network
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Below are statements about a mineral in Kenya.
(i) It is mined on the floor of the Rift Valley
(ii) It is used for softening water
(iii) It is the leading mineral export
The mineral described above is
A. Diatomite
B. Flourspar
C. Limestone
D. Soda ash
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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The Bill of Rights contains the
A. powers of the Chief Justice.
B. freedoms of citizens in a state.
C. records of parliamentary debates.
D. court proceedings.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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The main contribution of sugar cane farming to the economy of Sudan is that it has led to the
A. Development of social amenities
B. Earning of foreign exchange
C. Creation of job opportunities
D. Development of transport network
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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The body in charge of elections in Kenya is headed by
A. The president
B. A chairman
C. The Chief Justice
D. A Cabinet Secretary.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Which one of the following colonial system of administration was applied in the country marked L?
A. Direct rule
B. Indirect rule
C. Association
D. Assimilation
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Cases concerning military offences are heard by the
A. High court
B. Kadhis court
C. Court of Appeal
D. Court martial.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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The town marked M is
A. Eldoret
B. Nakuru
C. Nairobi
D. Thika
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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In Kenya, a person becomes a speaker of the County Assembly through
A. election by voters
B. appointment by the president
C. nomination by the electoral body
D. election by members of the County Assembly.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Which one of the following actions by the government would best promote national unity?
A. Encouraging people to participate in economic activities.
B. Punishing the wrongdoers.
C. Encouraging domestic tourism.
D. Building more educational facilities.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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The multi-purpose river project marked K is
A. Aswan High Dam
B. Tana River Project
C. Kariba Dam
D. Volta River Scheme
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Which of the statements below best explains why Kenyans sing the National Anthem?
A. To express their respect for the country.
B. To please their leaders.
C. To obey the laws of the country.
D. To preserve their cultural heritage.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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The relief feature marked J is
A. Ahaggar plateau
B. Adamawa highlands
C. Atlas mountains
D. Tibesti mountains
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Democracy is a system of government in which leaders
A. have inherited their posts
B. are nominated by the president
C. are elected by people
D. impose themselves on people.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Which one of the following statements is true about the common wealth?
A. It was formed to maintain world peace.
B. It is based in Addis Ababa.
C. It functions through specialized agencies.
D. It is headed by the British Monarch.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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One of the achievements of Nelson Mandela was that he
A. was a founder member of the O.A.U.
B. negotiated for a democratic constitution
C. led a demonstration at Sharpville.
D. was the first African president to retire voluntarily.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Which one of these following is a problem resulting from industrial development in both Kenya and South Africa?
A. Decline in growth of towns.
B. Increase in rural-urban migration.
C. Shortage of labor.
D. Reduction in food production.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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The following are characteristics of a type of traditional farming in Kenya
(i) Small portions of land are cultivated at a time
(ii) Trees are cut and burnt
(iii) Simple farming tools are used
(iv) Loss of soil fertility leads to movement of people to new areas.
The characteristics listed above describe traditional farming known as
A. Bush fallowing
B. Rotational farming
C. Shifting cultivation
D. Crop rotation
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Which one of the statements below is a solution to challenges lacing tourism in Kenya?
A. Building hotels and game parks.
B. Constructing feeder roads.
C. Improving security in the country.
D. Providing flee domestic tourism.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Below are contributions of an African leader towards the struggle for independence.
(i) Supported African Liberation Movements
(ii) Organized non-violent struggle
(iii) Negotiated for independence from colonialist
The leader is referred to is
A. Leopold Senghor
B. Julius Nyerere
C. Gamal Nasser
D. Haile Selassie
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Makau Wanted to cross a busy road near his school. The appropriate action for him to take to cross safely is to
A. run across the road
B. cross when the road is clear
C. signal the drivers to allow him to cross
D. look right and left and then cross the road.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Below are some conditions necessary for growing of a crop.
(i) Deep well drained soils which are slightly acidic.
(ii) Gently sloping land
(iii) Well distributed rainfall throughout the year
(iv) Temperatures of about 210 C
The crop that grows under the condition listed above is
A. Coffee
B. Pyrethrum
C. Tea
D. Wheat
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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A foreigner intends to become a Kenyan citizen. Which one of the following requirements must she fulfill? A. Get married to a Kenyan.
B. Visit Kenya often.
C. Register as a member of a political party.
D. Live in Kenya continuously for seven years.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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John intends to identify a business opportunity in the service industry. Which one of the following businesses is he likely to choose?
A. Selling farm produce.
B. Setting up a bakery.
C. Opening a barber shop.
D. Buying and selling livestock.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Which one of the following is the main benefit of tea growing in Kenya?
A. It earns the country foreign exchange.
B. It improves the standard of living in rural areas.
C. It leads to development of service industries.
D. It promotes development of towns.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Which one of the following statements is true about the Rift Valley region in Kenya?
A. It has several inselbergs.
B. It lies between 1000 metres and 3000 metres above sea level.
C. It has an extensive gently sloping depression.
D. It is generally dry land.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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Which one of the following pre-historic sites in Eastern Africa is correctly matched with the country where it is located?
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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A road contractor employed members of his extended family which caused conflict in the community. The contractor practiced
A. Tribalism
B. Racism
C. Favoritism
D. Nepotism.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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The main objective for the formation of the East African Community was to
A. promote cultural cooperation among member states
B. promote trade among member states
C. improve food security in the region
D. ease the movement of people within the region.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019
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The main reason for the establishment of the oil refinery industry at Changamwe in Mombasa was the
A. nearness to water supply
B. nearness to source of raw materials
C. availability of transport facilities
D. availability of a ready market.
Date posted:
July 31, 2019