History Syllabus 1
History Syllabus 1
* Introduction
* General Objectives
History and Government is an important discipline because it plays a key role in the development of so-
ciety. Knowledge of the past is critical to the understanding of the present and to planning for the fu-
ture. It is through the study of the subject that the youth of a nation acquire knowledge about the past
and the present so as to develop positive attitudes about the future. Thus, learners are able to recognize
the relationship between the events of today and the world of tomorrow.
This syllabus addresses key themes in history such as the social, economic and political organizations of
African societies during the colonial period, European colonization, the rise of African nationalism, de-
velopments in trade, transport and communication, industry, agriculture and urbanization. It also covers
the issues of morality, responsible citizenship, good governance, national integration, conflict resolution
and international cooperation.
A number of themes which address individual honesty, health and integrity have been selected to en-
able the learners cope with the challenges of the day, e.g. HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and corruption. It is
hoped that the knowledge gained will enable the learner to develop into a socially and economically
useful member of the society.
The various approaches to searching for, and investigating historical knowledge have been highlighted in
the syllabus. Emphasis has been put towards developing in learners independent group and individual
study habits, production, manipulation and use of a variety of learning resources.
With consistent and resourceful use of study approaches such as visitations, report writing, research and
use of resource persons, the syllabus promises vibrant class discourse.
2. acquire knowledge, ability and show appreciation for critical historical analysis of socio-economic and
political organization of African societies
3. understand and show appreciation of the rights, privileges and obligations of oneself and others for
promotion of a just and peaceful society
6. identify, assess and appreciate the rich and varied cultures of the Kenyan people and other peoples
7. promote a sense of awareness and need for a functional democracy of the Kenyan people and other
nations
9. derive through the study of History and Government an interest in further learning.
5.0.0 Social, Economic and Political Organization of Kenyan Societies in the 19 Century
6.0.0 Contacts between East Africa and the Outside World up to the 19th Century
7.0.0 Citizenship
b) identify the stages through which man evolved during the Stone Age Period
d) identify the causes of food in Africa and the rest of the Third World
e) discuss the effects and remedies of food shortages in Africa and the rest of the Third World
3.2.1 Development of early agriculture
a) Egypt
b) Mesopotamia
a) Britain
b) U.S.A
3.2.4 The food situation in Africa and the rest of the Third World
b) trace and describe the migration and settlement of the Bantu, Nilotes and Cushites
c) discuss the results of the migration and settlement of the people of Kenya
a) Bantu
i. Western Bantu
b) Nilotes
i. River-Lake Nilotes
c) Cushites
i. Eastern Cushites
ii. Southern Cushites
5.00 SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION OF KENYAN SOCIETIES IN THE 19 CENTURY
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to discuss the Social, Economic and Political organiza-
tion of the Bantu, the Nilotes and the Cushites.
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to discuss the Social, Economic and Political organiza-
tion of the Bantu, the Nilotes and the Cushites.
5.2.1 Bantu
a) Agikuyu
b) Ameru
c) Akamba
d) Abagusii
e) Mijikenda
5.2.2 Nilotes
a) Luo
b) Nandi
c) Maasai
5.2.3 Cushites
a) Borana
b)Somali
6.00 CONTACTS BETWEEN EAST AFRICA AND THE OUTSIDE WORLD UP TO THE 19TH CENTURY
a) identify the origin of the early visitors to the East African Coast
b) explain the development of trade between the East African Coast and the outside World
c) discuss the effects of the contact between the East African Coast and the outside world
6.2.2 Trade between the East African Coast and the outside World.
7.0.0 CITIZENSHIP
Meaning
Importance
9.0.0 Trade
12.0.0 Urbanisation
13.0.0 Social, Economic and Political Organization of African Societies In the 19th Century
9.00 TRADE
d) discuss the origin, development, organization and impact of different types of trade.
* Barter
* Currency
9.2.3 Types of Trade
a) Local trade
* Origin
* Development
* Organization
* Impact
* Origin
* Development
* Organization
* Impact
* Origin
* Development
* Organization
* Impact
b) Water
a) Road transport
b) Rail transport
c) Water transport
d) Air transport
e) Space exploration
a) Smoke signals
b) Drum beats
e) Messengers
d) Horn blowing
a) Telecommunication
* Television
* Radio
* Telegraph
* Telex
* Pager
* Internet
b) Print media
* Newspapers
* Magazines
* Journals
* Periodicals
* discuss the Scientific Revolution and its effects on agriculture, industry and medicine
a) Wood
b) Wind
c) Water
a) Bronze
b) Gold
c) Copper
d) Iron
* Coal
* Oil
* Steam
* Electricity
c) Industrialization in Britain
a) Scientific inventions
* Agriculture
* Industry
* Medicine
a) USA
b) Germany
c) Japan
a) South Africa
b) Brazil
c) India
12.00 URBANISATION
a) Africa
* Cairo
* Merowe/Meroe
* Kilwa
b) Europe
* London
* Athens
a) Nairobi
b) Johannesburg
13.0.0 SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN SOCIETIES IN THE 19TH CEN-
TURY
* describe the social and economic organization of African societies in the 19th century
13.2.1 The Social, Economic and Political organization of African societies with reference to the Baganda
13.2.2 The Social, Economic and Political organization of African societies with reference to the Shona
13.2.3 The Social, Economic and Political organization of African societies with reference to the
Ashanti/Asante
a) Written
b) Unwritten
15.2.1 Democracy
a) Definition of democracy
b) Types of democracy
c) Principles of democracy
19.0.0 Social and Economic Developments during the Colonial Period in Kenya
c) discuss the factors that led to the scramble for colonies in Africa in the 19th Century
e) Impact of partition
a) Resistance
i. Maji Maji
b) Collaboration
i. Baganda
17.2.3 The response of the peoples of Kenya to the British invasion and occupation
a) Resistance
* Nandi
* Agiryama
* Bukusu
* Somali
b) Collaboration
* Maasai
* The Wanga
c) Mixed Reactions
* Akamba
* Agikuyu
* Luo
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to identify and analyse the colonial systems of admin-
istration with special reference to:
a) Indirect rule
b) Direct rule
c) Assimilation.
18.2.3 Assimilation:
19.00 SOCIAL. AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS DURING THE COLONIAL PERIOD IN KENYA
a) explain the social changes that took place in Kenya during the colonial period
b) identify and explain the main economic developments in Kenya during the colonial
19.2.5 Urbanization
a) Identify and explain the origins, organization and effects of political movements up to 1939
e) Mau Mau
b) Lyttleton Constitution
c) Lennox - Boyd Constitution
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to discuss the rise and growth of African Nationalism
in selected African countries.
a) Ghana
b) Mozambique
c) South Africa
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to analyse the lives and contributions of selected
Kenyan leaders.
d) describe the structure and functions of the three arms of the Government of Kenya
e) state the functions of the Armed forces, police and prisons departments in Kenya
f) Analyse the challenges facing the police and prisons departments in Kenya
a) Legislature
* Composition
* Functions
* Parliamentary Supremacy
b) The Executive
* Provincial administration
* Functions of the:
* armed forces
* police
* prisons department
c) The Judiciary
* Chief Justice
* Attorney General
* Structure and functions of the Court System in Kenya
c) The Judiciary
28.0.0 Social, Economic and Political Developments and Challenges in Kenya Since Independence
29.0.0 Social, Economic and Political Developments and Challenges in Africa Since Independence
32.0.0 The Electoral Process and Functions of Governments in Other Parts of The World.
a) explain the causes of the First and the Second World Wars
b) describe the course of the First and the Second World Wars
c) discuss the results of the First and the Second World Wars
a) Causes
b) Course
c) Results
a) Formation
b) Organization
c) Performance
a) Causes
b) Course
c) Results
a) Formation
b) Organization
a) Formation
b) Membership
c) Functions
d) Challenges
a) Formation
a) Causes
b) Course
c) Effects
26.2.1 Pan-Africanism
a) Origins
b) Development
c) Performance
a) Formation
b) Charter
a) Formation
b) Charter
a) Formation
b) Organization
c) Challenges up to 1977
i. Formation
ii. Organization
iii. Challenges
a) Formation
b) Organization
26.2.6 The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
a) Formation
b) Functions
27.2.2 Harambee
27.2.3 Nyayoism
28.0.0 SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND CHALLENGES IN KENYA SINCE INDE-
PENDENCE(I)
c) analyse the political, social and economic challenges in Kenya since Independence.
a) Land policies
b) Industry
a) Education
b) Health
29.0.0 SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND CHALLENGES IN AFRICA SINCE INDE-
PENDENCE
29.1.0 Specific objectives
a) discuss the political, social and economic developments in selected African countries since indepen-
dence
b) analyse the political, social and economic challenges in Africa since independence.
b) Tanzania
c) analyse the relationship between local authorities and the Central Government
32.0.0 THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENTS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD
32.2.1 USA
32.2.2 Britain
32.2.3 India