2026 Grade 10 History and Citizenship End of Term 1 Exam with Marking Scheme

• Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
• Total Marks: 80
• Number of Questions: 9

This paper covers the following topics:

• Migration and settlement of Kenyan communities (linguistic groups, reasons, effects, and cultural diversity)
• Establishment of British colonial rule in Kenya (reasons, methods, and steps)
• Public resources in Kenya (types and sustainable use)
• Political developments and challenges in Kenya since independence
• The electoral process in Kenya (IEBC, guidelines, stages, and curbing malpractices)
• Early humans and the Neolithic Revolution (transition to a sedentary lifestyle and advancements)
• Ancient African civilizations (Wanga Kingdom, Buganda, and Nyamwezi Chiefdom)
• The Berlin Conference (1884–1885) and the colonization of Africa
• African nationalism and independence movements