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Roles of women in Kenya during the struggle for independence in Kenya include;They involved in active resistance against the British such as Mekatilili of the giriama and Moraa of Kisii.They supported political association for example they supported Harry Thuku and the East African Association (EAA)They contributed in the establishment of independent churches and schoolsThey composed and san songs that ridiculed the colonial government and encouraged freedom fighters.They formed political associations such as Mumbi central associationSome participated in the constitutional reforms such as Prescilla Abwao who attended the 2nd Lancaster House conference.They demanded the release of detained or arrested freedom fighters such as Harry Thuku.They supplied food and arms to the freedom fighters in their hideouts.They acted as spies for the freedom fighters.Women took part in oathing and administered oath of secrecy.They kept their homes intact as the men continued with their struggle.They endured pain and suffering inflicted by the colonial government for the sake of liberation.
Conditions a person in Kenya must fulfil to vie for presidential elections include; Must be a Kenyan citizen Must be 35 years and above Must be a registered voter in a constituency Must be nominated by a political party Must not be bankrupt Must be of sound mind
Parliamentary roles of the head of state in Kenya are;Address a special sitting of the parliament at least once in a yearOfficially open the newly elected parliamentAssent to bills they become laws
Roles played by Africans in the provision of education during the colonial period were;African teachers taught in the bush schoolsAfricans elites started independent schools for African childrenBuilt teachers training college to train African teachers.African raised money through the African native council that built schools.Pressurized the colonial government to offer higher and quality education to Africans.Africans who had converted to islam taught islamic schools e.g madrasGave land, finances and material things to facilitate the building of schools.
Methods that have been used in the elections in Kenya include;AcclamationSecret ballotQueuing or mlolongo