EXECUTIVE ARM OF THE KENYA GOVERNMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

EXECUTIVE ARM OF THE KENYA GOVERNMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Name two parastatals organizations in Kenya that fall under the Ministry of

Transport and communication.

 i)  Kenya Ports Authority ii) Kenya Railways iii) Kenya Posts and Telecommunications.

1. a)  What are the constitutional duties of the president of Kenya.
   1. The president is the head of the government/chair cabinet meetings.
   2. Opens parliament at the start of every session.
   3. Prorogues parliament
   4. Commander in chief of the armed forces.
   5. Receives credentials from the foreign envoys accredited to Kenya.
   6. Appoints senior civil servants.

b) Explain six factors which have promoted national unity in Kenya since 1963.

1. The use of common language – English and Kiswahili which enable people of different groups to communicate.
2. The establishment of national schools which enable pupils from different pan s of the country to meet and interact/education.
3. Intermarriage enables people from different ethnic backgrounds learn different cultures.
4. Expansion of job opportunities, which enables people of different parts of the country to meet and interact at their place of work.
5. Development of transport network has facilitated free movement of people in the country.
6. Promotion of sporting and other cultural activities through which people of different ethnic groups interact.
7. The Harambee spirit which has made it possible for people of different ethnic groups/religious interact and help eh other.
8. Existence of the instructions of the presidency is one unifying factor. ix)

The use of the national flag which is recognized by all Kenyans.

1. The national anthem which involves the spirit of unity among Kenyans.
2. The court of arm which is recognized by all Kenyans.
3. Constitution of Kenya.

1. State TWO ways through which the government controls Parastatals.
   1. Through appointment of top officials of the Parastatals either by the minister or the

      president.

   2. Constant inspection of Parastatals by the inspectorate of state corporations, iii) Annual

      inspection requires the Parastatals prepare detailed annual report on their activities and expenditure for approval by parliament.

   1. The government requires the Parastatals prepare detailed annual report on their activities and expenditure for approval by parliament.
   2. Parastatals are created by act of parliament.

1. a)  Explain the role of the Electoral Commission of Kenya.
   1. The electoral commission organizes civic, parliamentary and president elections.
   2. Identifies, appoints and trains elections officials. iii)  Clears party candidates for

      participation in elections.

   1. Verifies and announces election results.
   2. Prepare ballot papers and other election materials.
   3. Educate/informs the general public on the requirements for voters and

   contestants.

   1. Identifies and recommends polling stations. viii)  Prescribes and reviews electoral boundaries.
   2. Registers voters
   3. Maintains and updates registers of voters.
   4. Supervises the election process. xii)  Participitates in the formulation of election code of conduct.

b)  Describe the factors that are likely to interfere with free and fair election in Kenya.

1. Ethnic loyalties/polarization/allegiance.
2. Party loyalties
3. Harassments of voters by rival groups.
4. Incompetent elections officials
5. Parties election officials.
6. In accessibilities of polling stations. vii)  Transport difficulties. viii) Communication problems between the headquarters. ix)  Extreme weather conditions
7. Illiteracy of some voters
8. Corruption of candidates and their supporters. xii)  Inefficient distribution of election materials xiii) Use of negative propaganda by party leader supporters xiv)  Insecurity/fear instils in candidates. xv)  Gender insensitivity.

xvi)
Use and misuse of the mass media