Solar system is the group of heavenly bodies comprising the sun and the nine planets. The origin of the Solar System Theories A theory is a set of reasoned ideas intended to explain facts or events 1. Passing Star Theory A star with a greater gravitational pull passed near the sun It attracted large quantities […]
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The meaning of Geography Scientific study of the earth as a home of man. Study of interrelationship on natural and human phenomena on the earth’s surface. Environment The surroundings All external conditions surrounding an organism which has influence over its behaviour. Environment can be divided into two: The Physical Environment Natural physical conditions of weather,
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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 PROCESS AND SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT IN THE USA What is Representative Democracy? Name three main
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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 a budget? A budget is a financial statement that gives estimates of government revenue and
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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 government is carried out by elected local councilors. All local Authorities operate under the Minister
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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 African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo adopted
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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 was fostered in Kenya by 1964. (Explain the measures taken to defuse the difference between
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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 at explaining the meaning of human existence. What is a national philosophy? (Define the term
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