One of the characteristics of democratic systems of government is the frequent holding of elections to give the citizens a chance to pick leaders of their choice. This is the case with the USA, Britain and India. THE ELECTORAL Read More …
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GOVERNMENT REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE
In Kenya, development depends on the availability of funds. The government must have an annual financial plan to identify its sources of revenue and areas of expenditure. Every year, the Minister for Finance has to read the Budget. What is Read More …
LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN KENYA
What are local authorities? (Describe local authorities in Kenya.) Local authorities are a system of local level administration in Kenya, which is separate from central government. They constitute local government, which is run by residents in their particular localities. Local Read More …
DEVELOPMENTS AND CHALLENGES IN AFRICA SINCE INDEPENDENCE
After attaining independence, African leaders had a great task of nation building. The Africans had suffered economic exploitation, racial discrimination and lack of political representation. The situation could only be addressed through sound policies that would promote national development. Many Read More …
DEVELOPMENTS AND CHALLENGES IN KENYA SINCE INDEPENDENCE
At independence in 1963, Kenya’s new leaders under President Jomo Kenyatta encountered various political, economic and social challenges, which they lacked experience in handling. They however took up bravely the task of seeing Kenya into prosperity. Explain how national unity Read More …
NATIONAL PHILOSOSPHIES
What is Philosophy? (Define the term Philosophy. Or: Explain the meaning of the term Philosophy.) Philosophy is a Greek term that means love for Wisdom. Wisdom is the highest knowledge about people, things and God the Creator. Therefore, philosophy aims Read More …
CO – OPERATION IN AFRICA
The need for cooperation in Africa stems from the desire of the peoples of Africa to liberate themselves of exploitation and domination of Africa by foreigners, particularly from Western Europe, which dates back to the 15th century when scientific innovation Read More …
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
What is International Relations? International Relations refers to the co-operation or interaction between individuals or groups of nations of the world. Into what levels could International Relations be categorised These can be categorized into: Economic relations, which involve trade and Read More …
THE WORLD WAR
The World Wars were among the key events by which the 20th century was characterized, alongside the world’s quest for peace and co-operation as well as developments and challenges in postcolonial Africa. THE WORLD WAR 1 (1914-1918) This was Read More …
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT FORM 4 NOTES
TOPIC 1 : THE WORLD WAR – Click to view TOPIC 2 : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS – Click to view TOPIC 3 : CO – OPERATION IN AFRICA – Click to view TOPIC 4 : NATIONAL PHILOSOSPHIES – Click to view Read More …