2025 Kenyan Schools’ Term Dates/ Academic Calendar

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Agriculture KCSE Finest Revision Resources (Questions and Answers)

AGRICULTURE  I

 

SECTION A. 

 

  1. State two uses of a rotavator. 1mk
  2. List two methods of controlling coffee berry disease 1mk
  3. Identify four sources of agricultural information 2mks
  4. State two ways of controlling Rinderpest disease 1mk
  5. Mention four signs of infertility in cows 2mks
  6. How is cannibalism controlled in poultry 2mks
  7. List four maintenance of ox-cart 2mks
  8. Mention four common fodder crops grown in Kenya       2mks
  9. Name two diseases that attack cassava in the field 1mk
  10. Identify six physical measures of pest control in crops 3mks
  11. Differentiate between grass strips and trash lines 1mk
  12. Name two categories of land tenure 1mk
  13. Give four reasons why rabbits should be fed on balanced feeds 2mks
  14. List four causes of poor quality concrete 2mks
  15. Mention four reasons for maintaining farm buildings 2mks
  16. Identify four ways of reducing the problem of ewes disowning their lambs                   2mks
  17. State four advantages of using certified seeds from Kenya seed company             2mks
  18. State two symptoms of damping off disease in cabbages             1mk
  19. Name two methods of harvesting rice 1mk
  20. Mention two ways of classifying pests in crop production 1mk
  21. Name the dual purpose sheep 1mk
  22. Name the young of a donkey 1mk
  23. Name two primary hosts for liver flukes 1mk
  24. State one use of a tag applicator 1mk

 

SECTION B.

 

  1. a. State four effects of excess Nitrogen in crops 4mks
  2. List six roles of organic matter in the soil 6mks
  3. Mention three characteristics of phosphatic fertilisers 3mks
  4. a. State three ways of collecting semen from bulls for artificial insemination          3mks
  5. List six ways of carrying out pregnancy diagnosis in cows                                  6mks
  6. Give four reasons for conserving pastures                                                          4mks
  7. a. Name three tomatoes for fresh market 3mks
  8. State five reasons for pruning in crops 5mks
  9. i. Mention four factors to be considered when siting grain storage structures 4mks
  10. Differentiate between seed rate and plant population   2 mks

 

SECTION C.

 

  1. Explain field production of sweet potatoes from field preparation upto harvesting. 20mks.
  2. a. Explain management practices that ensure maximum production of eggs in poultry 12mks
  3. Explain management practices a beef farmer would carry out to minimise effects of low

rainfall                                                                                                              8 mks

  1. a. Mention five characteristics of pyrethrums                                                         5mks
  2. Explain environmental factors that affect effectiveness of agro-chemicals in crop

production.                                                                                                        5mks

  1. i. Differentiate between land consolidation and land fragmentation and settlement. 3mks.
  2. Explain objectives of land reforms.                                                               7mks.

 

AGRICULTURE I

MARKING SCHEME.

 

SECTION A.

 

  1. Uses of a rotavator
  • Refining seed bed / secondary tillage
  • Cultivation in clay soil / weeding in waterlogged soils.

2 x ½ = 1 mark.

 

  1. Control of C.B.D.
  • Open pruning
  • Plant resistant varieties e.g Ruiru II
  • Regular spraying with appropriate fungicides / copper fungicides / captafol

2 x ½ = 1 mark.

 

  1. Sources of agri – information.
  • Agricultural research stations
  • Neighbouring farms
  • Agricultural field days
  • Agricultural shows
  • Mass media eg. T.V, Radios
  • Agriculture extension officers
  • Farmers training centres
  • Agricultural training and education institution
  • Chiefs baraza.

4 x ½ = 2 marks.

 

  1. Control of Rinderpest.
  • Regular Vaccination
  • Separate sick and healthy ones
  • Imposing quarantine
  • Kill affected animals and proper disposal
  • Notify authorities of an outbreak.

2 x ½ = 1 mark.

 

  1. Signs of infertility.
  • A cow does not show heat signs
  • Abnormal discharge from vulva
  • Prolonged heat period
  • Irregular heat intervals / too short or too long heat intervals.

4 x ½ = 2 marks.

 

  1. Control of cannibalism.
  • Avoid bright light in brooder
  • Keep birds busy / hang green leaves
  • Give balanced feeds
  • Control external parasites / fleas
  • Debeak hens which peck others
  • Keep birds according to age-groups
  • Avoid overcrowding of birds / provide enough space to the birds.

4 x ½ = 2 marks.

 

 

  1. Maintenance of Ox-cart.
  • Lubricate moving parts regularly
  • Check tyre pressure and adjust accordingly
  • Clean it after use
  • Repair / replace any worn out / broken parts eg. yoke
  • Proper storage in a shed. 4 x ½ = 2 marks.

 

  1. Common fodder crops
  • Napier grass / elephant grass
  • Guatemala grass
  • Edible land
  • Kales
  • Manigolds
  • Lucerne / alfafa
  • Sorgum 4 x ½ = 2 marks.
  1. Cassava diseases.
  • Cassava mosaic
  • Brown streak
  • Bacterial bright. 2 x ½ = 1 mark.
  1. Physical measures of pest control.
  • Use of lethal temperature
  • Drying the grains
  • Irrigation / flooding the field
  • Suffocation / use of airtight stores
  • Physical destruction / trapping / picking and killing
  • Use of electromagnetic radiation.

6 x ½ = 3 marks.

  1. Grass strips uncultivated strips of grass left between cultivated strips to control soil erosion while trash lines are heaps of cup residues placed along contours in the cup field to reduce soil erosion.

1 x 2 = 2mks (mark as a whole)

  1. Categories of land tenure.
  • Collective land tenure
  • Communal land tenure. 2mks
  1. Reasons for balanced feeding.
  • For faster and quick growth
  • For earlier maturity
  • For good quality products
  • For increased resistance against diseases
  • For increased feed conversion

4 x ½ = 2 marks.

  1. Causes of poor quality concrete.
  • Less water to harden it used.
  • Too much sand / too little cement / ratio of sand to cement mixture not appropriate.
  • Premature drying of concrete.
  • Size of individual aggregates / coarse sand.

x ½ = 2 marks.

  1. Reasons for maintaining farm structures.
  • To last longer / for durability
  • For easy cleaning
  • For proper ventilation / to avoid dampness / too much heat
  • To reduce maintenance cost
  • To be more efficient in use
  • To be more secured / for security.

x ½ = 2 marks.

  1. Reducing disowning of lambs.
  • Ensure the ewes recognises its lamb soon after lambing.
  • Proper steaming of ewe before lambing.
  • Use of lambing pens
  • Mastitis control / dry ewe therapy
  • Blind folding of ewes to activate maternal instinct.

x ½ = 2 marks.

  1. Advantages of certifield seeds.
  • Free from pests and diseases and weeds
  • Viable / uniform germination
  • Vigorous growth / faster maturity
  • High yields
  • High quality product
  • True to type / not contaminated with other seeds
  • Reduces cost of treatment / treated with chemical.

x ½ = 2 marks.

  1. Symptoms of damping off
  • Falling of seedlings / withering and death of seedlings
  • Cobweb like black mass of fungi making a ring on the stem base.

x ½ = 1 mark.

  1. Methods of harvesting rice.
  • Use of sickles
  • Use of combine harvesters.

x ½ = 1 mark.

  1. Classification of pests.
  • According to where they are found or attack the crop produce
  • Nature of damage caused
  • Nature of mouthparts
  • Part of the plant damaged

x ½ = 1 mark.

  1. Dual purpose sheep.
  • Dorper
  • Harmpshire doam
  • Dorset horn

x ½ = 1 mark.

  1. Young of donkey

– foal

1 x 1 = 1mark

  1. Primary hosts for liverflukes.
  • Cattle
  • Sheep
  • Goats

1 x ½ = 1 mark.

  1. Use of a tag applicator
  • To cut and insert a tag in the ear of an animal for identification purposes.

1 x 1 =  1 mark

 

SECTION B.

 

  1. Effects of excess nitrogen.
  • Burning / scorching of the leaves
  • Weak stems and fruits
  • Delayed maturity
  • Excess succulency and crop lean or fall / lodging of crops

4 x 1 = 4mks.

 

  1. Role of organic matter
  • Binds soil particles so improve soil structure and texture
  • Reduces leaching and soil erosion
  • Buffers soil PH
  • Reduces toxicity of plant poisons
  • Provides food and shelter to micro-organisms
  • Makes phosphorous more available.
  • Increases water holding capacity of soil and water infiltration
  • Makes soils warm as it is dark.

1 x 6 =  6marks.

  1. Characteristics of phosphatic part.
  • Slightly soluble in water
  • Have a long residual effect
  • Not liable to leaching
  • Slight scorching / burning effect.

1 x 3 = 3 marks.

  1. a. Collecting semens.
  • Use of artificial vagina
  • Recovery of semen from vagina of females soon after natural service
  • By electrical stimulation of a bull to ejaculate.

1 x 3 = 3mks.

  1. Pregnancy diagnosis.
  • Noting absence of heat period after service
  • Decline in milk yield
  • Thick secretion from cervix
  • Rise in vaginal temperature above normal
  • Thick honey like secretion in the teat
  • Feel method / apply pressure on right flank to the foetus.
  • Rectal palpation / touching the rectism and feeling minute movements.
  • Check specific gravity and PH of cervical means change drastically.

1 x 6 = 6mks.

  1. Reasons for conserving forages.
  • To provide feed in dry season
  • To ensure feeding of animals throughout the year
  • To conserve forage for sale
  • For better and efficient utilisation of land.

1 x 4 = 4 marks.

27.a.  Fresh market tomatoes

  • Marglobe
  • Money maker
  • Hotset
  • Ponderosa
  • Super marmande
  • Early beauty
  • Hundred fold
  • Best of all.

 

  1. Reasons for pruning.
  • To maintain appropriate crop / leaf ration for maximum yields
  • To attain a regular cropping / to increase productive rate
  • To control over breaking and regulate cropping
  • To facilitate air circulation and light penetration.

1 x 5 = 5mks

 

  1. i.  Siting grain stores.
  • Accessibility / nearness to road
  • Security
  • Space for future expansion
  • Topography of the place
  • Direction of prevailing wind
  • Drainage of the area
  • Nearness to power source
  • Distance from crop field.

1 x 4 = 4mks

  1. Seed rate is the quantity of seeds planted in a given area of land while plant population

is the number of plants lawns growing in a given area of land after germination.

1 X 2 = 2 marks.

                        (mark as a whole)

 

SECTION C.

 

  1. Production of sweet potatoes.
  2. Field preparation
  • Should prepare during dry season
  • Should be prepared thoroughly
  • Clear the vegetation using appropriate tools eg. pangas, slashers
  • Dig / plough the field to uproot all needs.
  • Break the dods to medium tilth
  • Dig ridges spaced 90 – 150cm apart and add some organic manure

1 x 5 = 5 mks.

 

  1. Planting
  • Select vines / stem cuttings from the tips of vines of mature plants
  • The cuttings are about 25 – 90cm long
  • Plant when there is enough moisture in the soil / soon after onset of rains
  • Cover the vines up to 2/3 of their total length
  • Plant at a spacing of 30 – 60cm along the ridges between vines
  • Healthy vines should be used.

1 x 6 = 6 mks.

 

  • Field operations.
  • Uproot the weeds using a panga / forked jembes
  • Avoid cutting the roots
  • Earth up the soil on the vines to encourage more rooting and tuber expansion.
  • Uproot weeds by hands after crop establishment/ after 2 months in the field.
  • Control moles by trapping, also porcupines and squirrels
  • Spray with appropriate pesticide / endusulfan / fenithism to control sweet potato weevils
  • Control mites using appropriate chemicals to control spread of sweet potato virus B disease.

1 x 6 = 6mks.

  1. Harvesting
  • They are ready for harvesting 4 –5 months after planting
  • Large root tubers cause the ground to crack indicating readiness
  • Harvesting for food is done piecemeal using a sharpened stick or forked jembes.
  • Complete harvesting is done when the root-tubers are to be marketed.

1x 3 = 3mks.

 

 

  1. a. Maximum production of eggs.
  • Provide enough space / avoid overcrowding
  • Proper feeding on layers mash / ensure balanced feeding
  • Provide sand / grit to aid digestion
  • Provide clean rest boxes / clean shelters / observe hygiene
  • Provide enough laying boxes
  • Vaccinate against diseases / new castle / fowl typhoid.
  • Cull poor layers.
  • Frequent egg collection.
  • Control external parasites with appropriate pesticides
  • Avoid disturbance / proper handling
  • Gradual change of routine / feeds
  • Protection from extreme weather / No cold or hot conditions
  • Treat sick birds with appropriate drugs
  • Isolate sick birds from healthy ones
  • Administer coccidiostale in feed or water
  • Debeak egg eaters

1 x 12 = 12 marks.

 

  1. Management done by a beef farmer.
  • Conservation of forage when excess as hay / silage / standing forage
  • Paddocking of pastures / rotational grazing
  • Reseeding of pastures at beginning of the rains for maximum production
  • Water collection and storage / construct dams / ponds / boreholes to ensure constant supply.
  • Provide supplementary feeds/ concentrates during scarcity
  • Irrigation of pastures to increase yield during dry season
  • Planting pasture species adaptable to dry and conditions resistant to draught.
  • Select breeds of beef cattle resistant to dry conditions/ hardy cattle.

(Award for stating correct practice)

Award for practice for explanation)

1 x 8 = 8 mks.

 

  1. a. Characteristics of pyrethrums.
  • Act as nerve poisons
  • Have repellant effect
  • Have limited persistance
  • Are safer to the user
  • Have a rapid knock down effect.

1 x 5 = 5mks.

 

  1. Environmental influence on agro-chemicals.
  • Wind – men blow the chemical away from intended crops
  • Rain – may dilute or wash away the chemicals
  • Soils – some may absorb and retain more chemicals than others.
  • Light – may decompose some chemicals.
  • Temperature – increases translocation and hence absorption of chemicals.

 = 5mks.

 

  1. i. Land consolidation is putting together under one holding different
  • Land fragmentation is a situation where an individual farmer owns many separate pieces of land scattered over a wide area.
  • Settlement refers to occupation of land which was previously uninhabited

(mark as a whole)    1 x 3 = 3mks.

 

  1. Objectives of land reforms
  • To increase agricultural output through properland use
  • To orientates agricultural production to meet market demands.
  • To enhance efficient utilisation of land
  • To put idle land to use
  • To encourage commercial instead of subsistence production.
  • To encourage conservation and improvement of land and its resources
  • To settle the landless and ease population density pressure in some areas.
  • To create self employment.

1 x 7 = 7mks.

 

AGRICULUTURE II

 

Section A .

 

  1. What benefit do pastoralist farmers attain from camels? (1 mark)
  2. (i) State FOUR factors influencing soil formation                                               (4 marks)

(ii)     State the importance of the colour of a soil in soil forming process                 (2 marks)

  1. State FOUR methods that can be used to raise production in a group of sows (2 marks)
  2. State FOUR advantages of free-range system in poultry production (2 marks)
  3. Give FOUR differences between indigenous and exotic cattle (2 marks)
  4. State TWO advantages of rolling in land preparation (1 mark)
  5. Apart from bacteria and fungi name TWO other causes of diseases in crops (1 mark)
  6. (i) Name the primary host of tapeworm                                                               (1 mark)

(ii)     List TWO internal parasites that attack sheep.                                                 (1 mark)

  1. (i) State TWO ways of controlling Nematodes                                                      (1 mark)

(ii)     Give TWO pests that are disease vectors in crops                                             (1 mark)

  1. Mention FOUR farm structures which may be found in a mixed farm. (2 marks)
  2. What FOUR factors would one consider when choosing feedstuffs for preparing a livestock

ration?                                                                                                                    (2 marks)

  1. Why is it not necessary to have grass pasture as a livestock feed in pig production? (1 mark)
  2. State FOUR stages of curing hides and skins. (2 marks)
  3. State the role of Isthmus in the reproductive system of a layer (1 mark)
  4. (i) Name the crop usually attacked by the Zebra disease.                                    (½  mark)

(ii)     What is decortication?                                                                                    (1 mark)

  1. State THREE importance of lime in crop production. (11/2 marks)
  2. Name TWO characteristics that make Katumani maize variety recommended for marginal

areas.                                                                                                                      (1 mark)

  1. State FOUR ways of preventing swarming in bees. (2 marks)
  2. State FOUR factors that contribute to the competitive ability of weeds over cultivated crops. (2 marks)
  3. Mention any FOUR factors that affect the quality of hay. (2 marks)
  4. How can a farmer improve soil PH in his farm?                                                      (1 mark)
  5. State ONE reason for foot trimming in livestock. (1 mark)
  6. State FOUR characteristics of a good wood preservative. (2 marks)

Section B

 

  1. Mention THREE methods of classifications of herbicides. (3 marks)
  2. State FOUR factors considered when selecting a site for a vegetable nursery bed. (4 marks)

 

(i)      Name the class of animal represented by the above digestive system.               (1 mark)

(ii)     Label the parts indicated by the letters.                                                          (4 marks)

P     ___________________________

Q    ___________________________

R    ___________________________

S    ___________________________

 

(iii)    State one function of P and S                                                                        (2 marks)

(iv)    Give ONE reason why rabbits and donkeys are able to digest cellulose material.         (1 mark)

  1. Give a benefit for feeding colostrum to a newly born calf. (1 mark)
  2. Name THREE soil fractions. (3 marks)
  3. (a) State FOUR activities carried out on a site before laying a farm structure.       (2 marks)

(b)     State TWO methods commonly used in wood treatment.                               (2 marks)

(c)      Give FOUR maintenance practices done on live fence.                                   (2 marks)

(d)     Give ONE disadvantage of using stones for building.                                       (1 mark)

  1. (a) State TWO advantages of chemical control on crop pests.                               (2 marks)

(b)     State FOUR effects of plant diseases on crop production.                                (4 marks)

(c)      List TWO diseases and TWO pests that attack bananas in the field.                (2 marks)

  1. (a) Explain the difference between risk and uncertainty.                                       (1 mark)

(b)     Give FOUR ways in which farmers adjust to risk and uncertainties.                (2 marks)

(c)      State FOUR crucial questions a farmer would be trying to answer when preparing
a  partial budget.                                                                                           (2 marks)

 

Section C

 

32.(a) Describe the production of dry beans on a piece of land that has been follow under the                    following headings.

(i)      Ecological requirement                                                                                  (5 marks)

(ii)     Land preparation and planting.                                                                      (5 marks)

(iii)     Field management                                                                                        (5 marks)

(b) (i)       Give THREE causes of Blossom end rot?                                                      (3 marks)

(ii)     What is Blossom end Rot?                                                                             (2 marks)

  1. (a) State TWO types of fences.                                                                           (2 marks)

(b)     Give the advantages of hedges                                                                       (3 marks)

(c)      Outline the maintenance of the fence.                                                           (3 marks)

(d)     What information is found in calving records?                                               (3 marks)

(e)      What are aspects of wind that affect crop production?                                    (3 marks)

(f)      Briefly describe the effect of parasitism in livestock production.                     (6 marks)

 

 

 

34.(a) What characteristics make cassava an important food crop in most parts of Kenya?           (14 marks)

(b)   Name TWO diseases of cassava.                                                                           (2 marks)

(c)   State TWO symptoms of each disease named above.                                          (4 marks)

 

agRICULTURE II

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. * Milk

*        Fur

*        Meat

*        Manure

*       Transport

*       Hide                                                                                                        (2 x1/2  =  1)

2.(i)   *        Topography / drainage

*        Living organism / vegetation

*        Climate – man – time

*        Parent rock  (4mks)

(ii)     *        Influence soil temperature whereby dark colour soils absorb and retain more
heat hence activities and survival of microbes.                                       (2 mks)

  1. * Proper feeding

*        Proper disease and pest control

*        Proper breeding

*        Proper control of worms

  1. * Cannibalism and egg eating are reduced

*        No need to provide grit as birds pick it from the soil

*        Less feed used

*        Manure is evenly spread to the runs, this helps vegetation to regenerate.     (4×1/2 = 2)

  1. Indigenous Exotic

(i).  Have hump                                          (i).  No hump

(ii). Resist high temperatures                      (ii)  Cannot resist high temperatures

(iii) Have dew lap                                        (iii) No no dew lap / small

(iv) Have high tropical diseases and             (iv) Have low resist tropical diseases and pests

pests

(v)  Can walk for long distance in                (v)  Cannot walk for long distance in search of
pasture search of pasture and water.              Pasture and water.

(vi) Have long calving interval                    (vi) Have short calving interval      (4 x 1/2  =  2)

 

  1. * To level the soil

*        To turn the soil                                                                                       (2 x 1/2  =  1)

  1. * Virus

*        Nutritional                                                                                             (2 x 1/2  =  1)

  1. (i) Man

(ii) –   Tapeworm

–  Liverfluke                                                                                               (2 x 1/2  =  1)

  1. (i) *        Soil fumigation

*        Use of crop rotation                                                                       (2 x 1/2  =  1)

(ii)     *        Aphid

*        Whitefly                                                                                       (2 x 1/2  =  1)

  1. * Crop stores

*        Crushes

*        Beehive / Breeding structures

*        Homestead

*        Fences

*        Silos

*        Cribs                                                                                                      (4 x 1/2  =  2)

  1. * Cost

*        Availability of feeds

*        Palatability

*        Physiological status / health

  1. * Because pigs are monogastric hence cannot digest grass / pasture.                        (1mk)
  2. * Washing

*        Fleshing

*        Trimming

*        Salting / drying                                                                                       (4 x 1/2  =  2)

  1. * Shell membrane is added

*        Addition of mineral, water and thin outer albumen.                                            (1mk)

  1. (i) Sisal                                                                                                                (1/2mk)

(ii)     Removal of the fleshy tissues from the fibres of sisal.                                          (1mk)

  1. * To increase the soil pH.

*        To supply soil nutrients

*        Improve soil structure                                                                     ( 3 x 1/2  =  11/2  )

  1. * Require little rainfall / precipitation

*        Mature faster                                                                                           (2 x 1/2  = 1)

  1. * Giving bees water during dry conditions

*        Controlling pests and diseases

*        Proper harvesting of honey to avoid killing bees

*        Siting  beehive away from the public road.                                              (4 x 1/2  =  2)

  1. * Heavy feeders

*        Produce a lot of seeds

*        Allotophetic

*        Smoothening effect

*        Some are parasitic                                                                                   (4 x 1/2  =  2)

  1. * Stage of growth at which forage is harvested.

*        Leaf content of the forage material

*        Method of handling and curing the material

*        Form in which material is fed to the animal

*        Species of forage used

*        Amount of foreign material in forage.                                                     (4 x 1/2  =  2)

  1. * Application of lime

*        Use of acid fertilizers                                                                                          (1mk)

  1. * To prevent foot rot.                                                                                            (1mk)

 

  1. * Poisonous to destructive agent

*        Permanent / stay long

*        Good penetration

*        Harmless to wood and metal fastener                                                       (4 x 1/2  =  2)

 

Section B.

 

  1. * Form e.g. granular / powder                                                                               (3mks)

*        Time of application e.g. pre-post plant

*        Mode of action e.g. systemmatic / non-systemmatic

 

  1. * Sheltered area protected from strong wind

*        Easily drained area

*        Near source of water

*        Should be free from stumps and roots

*        Should be fertile and well drained soil                                                          (4 x 1 = 4)

  1. (i) Polygastric / Ruminant animal                                                                            (1mk)

(ii)     P – Rumen

Q – Recticulum

R – Omasum

S – Absoption                                                                                                   (4 mks)

(iii)    P – Digestion of cellulose

S – Abomsm of water                                                                                 (2 x 1  =  2)

(iv)    * They digest in the ceaca                                                                                   (1mk)

  1. * Impart immunity to a newly born calf.

*        Has antibodies that enable the calf to resist diseases

*        Clean the bowel

*        Contain vitamins any                                                                           (Any 1 x 1 = 1)

  1. * Sand

*        Silt

*        Clay                                                                                                          (3 x 1  =  3)

29.(a) *        Clearing of bushes / grass

*        Levelling

*        Water drainage system around the structure to be made.                          (4 x 1/2  =  2)

(b)   *        Painting with old engine oil

*        Soaking in dieldrin

*        Applying chemicals using pressure

*        Charring

*        End diffusion / sap displacement / sap stream                                          (4 x 1/2  =  2)

(c)   *        Prunning

*        Gapping

*        Weeding

*        Controlling pests and diseases                                                                 (4 x 1/2  =  2)

(d) *        Expensive to transport / buy

*        Requires labour to shape them

*        Requires skills / techniques when laying                                                      (1 x 1  = 1)

30.(a) *        It is faster in pest control than other methods

*        The results of pesticides can be predicted.

*        More effective                                                                                           (1 x 2  =  2)

(b)  *        Lower yields / quantity

*        Lower quality of crop production

*        Causing poisoning to consumers

*        Increase production costs                                                                        (4 x 1/2  =  2)

(c)    *        Banana diseases – Cigar end rot, Panama disease, Sigatoka                     ( 1 /2  x 2 =  1)

*        Banana pests – Banana weavil, Banana thrips, Nematodes                       ( 2 x 1 /2 =  1)

31.(a)     Risk is the difference between the expected and the actual outcome and it could be
estimated while uncertainty is a situation in which the outcome cannot be estimated .
( 1mk)

(b) *        Diversification

*        Selecting a more reliable enterprise

*        Insurance

*        Guranteed prices

*        Input rationing                                                                                      ( 4 x 1 /2 =  2)

(c) *        What extra cost the farmer is going to incur

*        What revenue is foregone as at the proposal

*        What extra revenue is to be earned

*        What costs are saved as a result of the proposal                                       ( 4 x 1 /2 =  2)

 

Section C.

 

BEANS

32.(a) (i) Ecological requirements

*        Well drained loam soils

*        Beans require moist soils through out growing period

*        Moderate rainfall

*        No rain at harvesting time

*        Irrigation can be done                                                                                   (5 x 1 – 5)

(ii)Land Preparation

*        Clear land before onset of rains

*        Cultivate land to required tilth not so fine (medium tilth)

*        Seeds should be dried before planting – select seeds for planting

*        Plant at the onset of rains

*        Planting is done by placing 2 – 4 seeds per hole

*        Spacing (30 x 15)cm

*        Apply Diammoniun phosphate at rate of 200kg/ha before planting.                  ( 5×1=5)

(iii)    Field Management

*        Weeding done before flowering

*        Weeding done when soil is dry

*        Hand weeding is done

*        During dry months irrigate land

*        Use furrow irrrigation

*        Control of diseases such as Bacterial Halo/blight and Anthracose, planting                                                         resistant varieties.

*        Pest control by use of Benomyl Copper fungicide or mancazeb

*        Pests include bean aphid; bean bruchids; Spotted borer, American
bollworm, Beanfly, Golden ring moth                                                           ( 5×1=5)

(b)(i)  *        Too much Nitrogen

*        Too dry and too wet conditions

*        Calcium deficiency                                                                                          ( 3mks)

 

(ii)     Physiological diseases that occur when tomato plants are exposed to too dry and                                    too wet conditions, calcium deficiency                                                    ( 2mks)

33.(a) (i) Live fence e.g. (a) Hedges and growing trees (b) Electric fence

(ii)     Dead fence e.g.

*        Post and wire i.e. barbed wire, plain wire

*        Post woven wire rail fence

*        Wall fence e.g. stone break

*        Trench fence                                                                                                    ( 2mks)

(b)     *        Has more aesthetic value i.e natural

*        Act as a windbreak and controls soil erosion

*        It is easy and cheaper to establish

*        May be a source of fodder to livestock

*        It can be a source of firewood.                                                                          ( 3mks)

(c)     *        Replace any broken / rotten post

*        Any loose fence wire should be tightened appropriately

*        Trim the hedge and any gaps filled, the fencing posts should be treated first with                            preservatives such as old engine oil, creosate or charred.                                    ( 3mks)

(d)     *        Sex of the calve

*        Date of birth

*        Breed of the mother / dam

*        Weight

*        Breed of size                                                                                    ( any given 3mks)

(e)     *        Strength

*        Direction

*        Humidity    ( 3 x 1 = 3)

(f)      *        Cause wounds

*        Low quality

*        Cause irritation

*        Spread diseases

*        Reduce quality of product

*        Increase cost of production                                                                         ( 6 x 1 = 6)

  1. (a) *        It is drought resistant

*        Gives good yield in poor soils

*        Require less labour

*        Sheds its leaves during dry season thus reduce water evaporation

*        Has low nutrient requirement

*        Resistant to certain pests and diseases

*        Can be used as flour and boiled                                                                 ( 7 x 2 = 14)

(b)     Diseases of cassava

(i)      Cassava mosaic                                                                                                 (1mks)

Symptoms

         *        Leaves turn yellow

*        Reduced yield

*        Stunted growth

*        Distorted leaves                                                                                                (2mks)

(ii)     Brown streak                                                                                                    (1mks)

Symptoms

*        Old leaves develop yellow buds at veins

*        Brown patches on tubers                                                                                   (2mks)

(iii)    Bacterial blight                                                                                                 (1mks)

Symptoms

*        Leaves develop brown patches

*        Shoot tips turn brown

*                   Wilting of leaves that easily fall off            (2mks)

 

AGRICULTURE III

PART I

 

SECTION A:

 

  1. What is a forage crop? (1 mk)
  2. List four features of a fish pond. (4 mks)
  3. State two disadvantages of persistent use of pesticides in crop production. (2 mks)
  4. State two reasons for seasoning timber before use. (2 mks)
  5. State four disadvantages of natural mating as a method of breeding in dairy cattle. (4 mks)
  6. Why should smoke be used during harvesting of honey. (2 mks)
  7. State four functions of potassium in plant growth. (4 mks)
  8. State four routine management practices that should be carried out in sheep production

(4 mks)

  1. State four ways of improving productivity of farm labour. (4 mks)
  2. If you are told a newly released Kitale hybrid maize seed is H823. What does the 3 digits stand for? (1 ½ mks)
  3. (a) Why are insecticides made from pyrethrum recommendable than synthetic insecticides?

(b)  (i)Pyrethrum is propagated by which means?                                                     (1 mk)

(ii) What is cutting back in pyrethrum growing?                                                            (1 mk)

  1. How does a vaccine work in the body of an animal? (2 mks)
  2. State one characteristic of organic matter that enables it to perform each of the following roles in the soil.

(i) Improvement of soil structure.                                                                            (2 mks)

(ii) Improvement of water holding capacity.                                                             (2 mks)

  1. State the symptoms of attack by the sweet potato weevils. (2 mks)
  2. Name two tools that may be used to dock lambs. (2 mks)

 

SECTION B:

 

  1. Give four reasons why the feeding of colostrum is important in the rearing of piglets. (2 mks)
  2. Give two reasons why green manures are not commonly used by small scale farmers. (2 mks)
  3. When is opportunity cost said to be zero? (1 mk)
  4. State two reasons for proper record keeping. (2 mks)
  5. State four reasons why zero grazing is becoming increasingly popular in small scale farming
    in Kenya. (2 mks)
  6. Name four methods of land reclamation. (2 mks)
  7. State four components of cattle dip. (4 mks)
  8. State two functions of ventilation in an animal house. (2 mks)
  9. Mention four important crush practices in a dairy farm. (2 mks)
  10. (a) Differentiate between the following. (3 mks)             (i) Furrowing and farrowing.

(ii) Candling and kindling.

(iii) Undersowing and oversowing.

  1. Mention four problems associated with soil erosion. (2 mks)
  2. Name three sources of water in the farm. 2½ mks)
  3. (a) Give two factors that may lead to longer calving interval in a dairy cow. (2 mks)

(b) State three benefits of giving a pregnant dairy cow a special diet for 6 weeks

before calving.                                                                                                   (2½ mks)

(c)  List four signs of infertility in dairy cows.                                                         (2 mks)

  1. (a) List three problems that are faced by farmers who practice mono-culture. (3 mks)

(b)  What is meant by seed inoculation?                                                                  (1 mk)

  1. State the main reason why sharp corners should be avoided in a brooder for chicks. (1 mk)
  2. (a) Apart from reducing friction, what other functions does lubrication perform in farm

machinery? (List four).                                                                                                (2 mks)

(b)  Give four ways through which a farmer may improve production efficiency without necessarily incurring extra cost.                                                                         (2 mks)

 

SECTION C:

 

32.(a)i.  How is the nitrogen element lost from the soil?                                    (5 mks)

  1. Describe the method  by which nitrogen may be restored to the soil.      (8 mks)

(b) (i) Describe how high quality farm yard manure could be made and stored.   (5 mks)

(ii) Outline the factors which influence the quality of farmyard manure.      (2 mks)

  1. (a) List the factors that could make meat unfit for eating by man.              (4 mks)

(b)  Outline the procedure for clean milk production.                                               (10mks)

(c)  Why are goats suited to most parts of Kenya?                                        (6 mks)

  1. (a) What are the effects of endo-parasites in livestock? (5 mks)
  • With the aid of diagrams describe briefly the life cycle of liverfluke. (5 mks)
  • Describe foot and mouth disease under the following headings:

(i) Cause.                                                                                              (1 mk)

(ii) Symptoms.                                                                                      (2 mks)

(iii) Control measures.                                                                          (2 mks)

(d)  State five signs of a good layer among a flock of hens.                           (5 mks)

 

 

AGRICULTURE III

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. Plant which either grows naturally or cultivated and used for feeding livestoc (1 mk)
  2. (i) Inlet                                         (iii)  Pool/tank
  • Spillway (iv)  Fence
  • Outlet (any 4×1 = 4 mks)
  1. – Pesticides kill beneficial insects.
  • Some pests build resistance to pesticides.
  • Pesticides have residual effects.
  1. – To avoid warping.
  • To reduce attack by pest/fungi.
  1. – There is no control in breeding.
  • Can cause spread of vaginitis disease.
  • Wastage of sperms.
  • Sperms can be used in remote areas. (4×1 = 4mks)
  1. To make bees less aggressive/less active. (2 mks)
  2. Mark any relevant answer correct.
  3. – The feet should be trimmed regularly.
  • Dipping should be regular, but should be stopped one month before lambing.
  • Sheep should be vaccinated regularly.
  • Sheep should be dewormed regularly. (4×1 = 4 mks)
  1. – Giving incentives.
  • Training labour.
  • Farm mechanization.
  • Labour supervision.         (any 4×1 = 4 mks)
  1. 8 = Altitude.

2 = Serial number.

3 = Number of crossing.                                                                              (1 ½ mks)

  1. (a) Easily broken down. (1 mk)

(b)  (i) Splits                                                                                               (1 mk)

(ii) Removal of old stems upto the level of foliage.                                 (1 mk)

  1. A vaccine induce temporary antibodies which initiate the formation of antigen in balance to await the anticipated antibodies of the diseases to attack. (2 mks)
  2. (i) Decomposing enhancing the breaking down of particles of soil thus the soil structure is

improved.                                                                                             (2 mks)

  • The organic matter decomposes to form the elements that are incorporated in soil, thus increasing capilarity adhesiveness of H2
  1. – Larvae

–     Tubers become discolored .                                                       (any two 2×1 = 2 mks)

  1. – Scalpel.

–     Docking knife.

 

SECTION B:

  1. – Impart immunity.
  • Contains necessary nutrients.
  • Faster growth.
  • Facilitate metabolism. (4 x ½ = 2 mks)
  1. – Crops are harvested when green matter has been withered.

–   It is expensive.                                                                          (2×1 = 2 mks)

  1. When there is no choice to be made. ( 1mk )

 

 

  1. – To follow good farm plant.

–   To assist in credit acquiring.                                                      (2×1 = 2 mks)

  1. – Mark any correct relevant answer.
  2. – Drainage.

–     Tse-tse fly control.

–     Reafforestation.

–     Afforestation.                                                                                       (4 x ½ = 2 mks)

22.(a)-  Collecting pen.

  • Dipping tank.
  • Drainage race.
  • Entrance race.
  • Waste pit/tank.
  • Water source/tank. (4×1 = 4 mks)

(b)  –     Remove mud from hooves/clean hooves.                                                           ( ½ mk)

  1. – Allows efficient air circulation in the house.
  • Prevents inside of the house from becoming humid.
  • Controls temperature in the house. (2×1 = 2 mks)
  1. – Milking.
  • Isolation
  • (4 x ½ = 2 mks)

25.(a)-  Cutting/making ditches/channels on farm.

–     Giving birth in pigs.                                                                              (1×1 = 1 mk)

(b)  –     Is observation of the inner part of the egg against strong light.

–     Is the giving birth in rabbits.                                                                 (1 x 1 = 1 mk)

(c)  –      Less seed rate applied/establishment of pasture under an already growing crop/nurse crop

–   More seeds rate applied/establishment of a pasture legume/grass on an existing grass

pasture.                                                                                                                                                         (1 x 1 = mk)

  1. – Fertility is reduced.
  • Useful micro-organisms are washed.
  • Dams are silted.
  • Plants roots exposed.
  • (Any 4 x ½ = 2 mks)
  1. – Dams/reservoirs.
  • Tanks
  • Rivers/sea
  • (Any 3 x ½ = 2 ½ mks)

28.(a)-  High milk production.

  • Irregular heat signs.
  • Poor nutrition.
  • Poor health.
  • Incorrect timing of service. (2×1 = 2 mks)

(b)  –     High quality colostrum.

  • Strong heavy and health calf is obtained.
  • Results in high milk yield. Gives cow enough energy for calving.
  • To a customs the animals to concentrates feed.
  • To stimulate development. (Any3 x ½ =2½ mks)

(c)  –     Absence of estrous.

  • Prolonged estrous.
  • Irregular heat intervals.
  • Conception failure after service.
  • Abnormal discharge from vulva. (Any 4x½ = 2 mks)

29.(a)-  Build up of pest or diseases.

  • Breakdown of soil structure.
  • Soil erosion may be a problem.
  • Loss of soil fertility. (3×1 = 3 mks)
  • Introducing a suitable strain of nitrogen fixing bacteria to legume seeds. (1 mk)

 

  1. To avoid suffocation due to overcrowding/kindling of chicks in corners. (1 mk)

 

31.(a)-  Cushions/prevents rubbing together of moving parts in machinery.

  • To prevent rusting.
  • Absorbs heat and traps pieces of metal, which comes from moving surfaces.
  • Improves work efficiency machines.
  • Reduces rate of rear and lear. (any 4x½ = 2 mks)

(b)-   Use of improved or modern farming methods.

  • Improved farm management.
  • Mechanization of farm operations.
  • Efficiency in use of labour.
  • Select enterprises that can bring highest return.
  • Organizing marketing activities to realize highest price. (any 4x½ = 2 mks)

32.(a)-  Denitrification.

  • Soil erosion.
  • Crop absorption. (any 5×1 = 5 mks)

(b)  –     Nirtogen fixation by root nodules bacteria and free living bacteria.

  • Application of inorganic manure e.g. guano manure.
  • Crop rotation/planting of legumes.

(c)(i)-   Plant material is placed on concrete floor indoors.

  • Animals defecate on it and mix it with urine and dung .
  • Cover the heap with soil or polythene sheet to prevent leaching.
  • Consolidate heap to prevent entry of water.
  • Allow it to dry completely before being used. (1×5 = 5 mks)

(ii)

  • Type of bedding used.
  • Age of animal.
  • Type of feed given to animal.
  • Type of animal from which dung is obtained. (4 x ½ @ = 2 mks)

33.(a)-  Animal infested by zoonotic diseases animal infested by par.

  • Animal found dead due to unknown cause.
  • Uninspected meat by environmental health authorities.
  • Contamination e.g. feaces, flies.

(b)  –     Ensure that the cows are clean and healthy.

  • Milking equipment this should be seamless to make them easy to clean – they should be cleaned thoroughly after each milking.
  • Milking parlour/shed.
  • Situated in dust free environment.
  • The floor should be made of concrete to facilitate cleaning.
  • Cleaned thoroughly after milking.
  • Milking jelly to avoid cracking.

 

 

(iv)  –     Milker – should be healthy i.e. free from zoonoses.

–     Should be clean always.

  • Should have white coat to help in detecting dirt.
  • Should have short finger nails.
  • Wash his hand well with soap before milking.

(v)  –     Best for mastitis before milking. Using a strip cup, animals having mastitis should be milked last to avoid spread of diseases.

(vi) –     Milk storage and handling.

  • Cool milk soon after milking and store it.
  • A cool place to reduce bacterial growth and multiplication.
  • Filter and cover milk to.
  • Remove and keep away dirt resepctively.(1mk each points x 5 = 5mks

1mk for explanation x 5 =5mks)            =10 mks)

(c)  –     Goats are tolerant.

  • Goats are drought resistant.
  • They eat variety of vegetation.
  • They are tolerant to heat and high temperature. (Any 3 points x 2mks = 6 mks)
  1. (a) – Damage to animal organs.
  • Obstruction in the alimentary canal.
  • Parasites eat food intended for use by livestock.
  • Suck blood.
  • Cause irritation. (Any 5×1 = 5 mks)

 

(b)

Developing

Embryos

 

 

Egg in feaces                                              larval

Forms

In snail

 

 

 

Animal eats                                                cyst

Encycited

Cercarian

Drawing 2 ½ mks

                                                                  Description 2 ½ mks

(c) Foot and mouth:

Causes – virus type A, C and D.             (1 mk)

 

Symptoms:

  • Blisters/wounds appear on the mouth and feet.
  • Tongue ,lips, and gums are inflamed.
  • Lesions appear between the skin and hoof.
  • Profuse salivation.
  • Animal weak and thin.
  • Drops in milk production. (Any 2×1 = 2 mks)

      Control:

  • Kill animal affected.
  • Nurse animals with wound by use of antibiotics. (Any 2×1 = 2 mks)

 

 

 

(d)  –    Signs of good  layers:

  • Combs and wattles are large, warm and waxy and red.
  • Bright orange and alert eyes.
  • Pale beak.
  • The rent is oval, moist, reddish in colour and active.
  • Abdomen is soft, pliable and wide.
  • The space between keel and pelvic bone is wide and can fit 3-4 fingers.
  • Alert and active.
  • Dry and rugged feathers.
  • Moulting starts late.
  • Shanks are pale.
  • Brooding is rare. (Any 5×1 = 5 mks)

 

AGRICULTURE IV

 

SECTION A.

 

  1. State four factors that should be considered when selecting materials for constructing a dairy shed. (2mks)
  2. Give two reasons for raising Kale seedlings in the nursery before translocating (2mks)
  3. State two conditions that may lead to sub-division of agricultural land (1mk)
  4. State four reasons why piglets should be weighed immediately after farrowing and weaning

(2mks)

  1. List four characteristics of clay soil (2mks)
  2. Give two reasons why sorghum should be harvested, for making silage just before flowering stage (2mks)
  3. (a) What is the duration of oestrus cycle in a cow. (1mk)
    (b) If  a dairy cow is noticed to be showing first signs of heat at 6.00am. What time should it

be inseminated                                                                                                               (1mk)

  1. State three advantages of chilting in Irish potato seeds (3mks)
  2. State four tests a farmer would carry out in determining the quality of a fresh egg. (2mks)
  3. Differentiate between Dams and well as used in water supply (2mks)
  4. State any two characteristics symptoms of viral diseases in plants (1mk)
  5. State four stages of curing hides (2mks)
  6. Give two factors that influence the time of first defoliation in newly established pastures

(2mks)

  1. Outline two effects of adding organic matter to sandy soil
  2. State four characteristics of horizon ‘A’ of a typical soil profile                   (4mks
  3. Why should a farmer plant grass around a fish pond. (2mks)
  4. Give three causes of post- harvest losses of maize to the farm. (3mks)
  5. Give two characteristics of the head of a corriedale sheep breed. (2mks)
  6. Mention four pests that may cause reduction in honey yield from top bar hive. (2mks)
  7. Give three danger signs indicating breeding problems in a Friesian cow.

SECTION B

  1. Give four factors that determine the pyrethrin content in pyrethrum (4mks)
  2. Why do cereal crops dominate arable land. (3mks)
  3. (a) List four essential components of zero grazing unit. (2mks)
    (b) State four reasons for practising zero grazing system.                                                 (2mks
    (c) Give two reasons for the two month dry period, the cow, requires before parturation.(2mks)
  4. State three ways of increasing efficiency in farming.                                                       (3mks)
  5. (a) State two reasons for maintaining livestock in good health.                             (2mks)
    (b) Name two noticeable diseases of cattle.                                                                      (2mks)
    (c) State four measures that should be taken to prevent an out break of Newcastle disease in

poultry                                                                                                                         (2mks)

  1. (a) Differentiate between market and marketing. (2mks)
    (b) What is an imperfect market.                                                                                        (1mk)
    (c) How will the price of mangoes in the short run, be affected if the quantity of mangoes supplied in a market is increased?                                                                                     (1mk)
  2. State any three advantages of vegetative propagation. (3mks)
  3. State three factors which would be considered when siting a compost pit. (3mks)
  4. State four factors that should be considered when planning a lay out of mixed farm. (2mks)
  5. (a) Name any three roofing materials commonly used. (3mks)
    (b) Give three disadvantages of using wood fuel as a source of power.
  6. (c) Name three examples of one point hitch implements drawn by the tractors. (3mks)

SECTION C

  1. (i) Describe cattle Trypanosomiasis under the following sub headings.
  2. (a) Cause and Transmission. (1mk)
    (b) Symptoms.                                                                                                                     (5mks)
    (c) Control                                                                                                                           (3mks)
    (ii) What are  the causes of infertility in cows.                                                                   (4mks)
    (iii) Describe the management of rabbits between mating and weaning.                           (3mks)
  3. Describe the management practices that should be carried on a low yielding herd of dairy cattle to make it more productive.                                                                                     (2mks)
  4. (a) What causes losses of maize during storage. (4mks)
    (b) What practices should be carried out to minimise losses of maize during storage?     (6mks)
    (c) What are the functions of the National Cereals and Produce board in the marketing of

maize?                                                                                                                         (10mks)

AGRICULTURE IV

MARKING SCHEME.

 

  1. – The cost
    – Durability
    – Workability
    – Easy to clean
    – Availability
    (4 x ½ = 2mks)

 

  1. To increase rate of germination
    – To nurse the seedlings before transplanting so that they have good establishment
    (2 x ½ = 1mk)

 

  1. – Selling of land
    – Population increase/Pressure on land
    (2 x ½ = 1mk)

 

  1. – To determine the food to be eaten
    – Check whether the piglets are healthy
    – To keep proper records
    – To have proper management
    (4 x ½ = 2mks)

 

 

  1. – Poorly drained
    – Poorly aerated
    – Fine texture
    – Has higher amount of nutrients
    (4 x ½ = 2mks)

 

  1. – High nutrient value
    – Succulent hence palatable
    – Higher decomposition
    (2 x 1 = 2mks)

 

  1. (a) 19hrs (1mk)
    (b) 6.00 am + 10 hrs = 4.00 pm (1mk)

 

  1. – Easy establishment
    – Early maturity
    – Easy germination

 

  1. – Candling
    – Water method
    – Opening the egg
    – Observation
    (4 x ½ = 2mks)

 

  1. A dam is a wall build across a river to prevent flow of water to form a lake. While a well is a wall/stamped across water. (2mks)

 

  1. – Swelling
    – Mottling of leaves
    – Chlorosis of leaves

 

  1. – Washing
    – Fleshing
    – Salting/Drying
    (4 x ½ = 2mks)

 

  1. – The rate of growth of forage
    – The type of animal to be fed
    (2 x 1 = 2mks)

 

  1. – Moisture content of Soil
    – Tilth of soil
    (2 x 1 = 2mks)

 

  1. – Tap roots are formed here
    – Little humus
    – Slightly compact/Yellowish
    – Active micro – organisms
    (4 x 1 = 4mks)

 

  1. – To prevent soil erosion/forming the soil
    – Attract insects to the pond for fish to feed on.
    (2 x 1 = 2mks)

 

 

  1. – Improper or incomplete drying of grains
    – Wet heating (Placing in sacks with the maize on the floor)
    – Drainage by pests e.g rodents/weavils
    (3 x 1 = 3mks)

 

  1. – Harmless
    – Well wooled but free from wool blindness
    (2 x 1 = 2mks)

 

  1. – Ants – birds
    – Wax – moth – Bee louse
    – Hive beetle – Death head hank moth
    – Pirate wasps
    (4 x ½ = 2mks)

 

  1. – Lack of heat
    – Abnormal discharge from the reproduction track
    – Irregular heat intervals
    – Abortion
    – Prolonged heat period
    (3 x 1 = 3mks)

 

  1. – Part of the plant
    – Stage of flower development
    – Genetic constitution
    – Age of the plant
    – Handling/Care during picking drying and dispatch
    (4 x 1 = 4mks)

 

  1. – They are the most important source of carbohydrate
    – Harvesting of cereals is easier
    – Storage and transportation are easier
    – Cereals are widely adapted to various ecological zones
    (3 x 1 = 3mks)

 

  1. (a) – Sleeping cubicles
    – Milking place
    –  Feeding and watering troughs
    –  Calf pens
    –  Loafing/exercise area
    –  Store

 

– High milk production is obtained
– Allows higher stocking rate
– Animals make maximum use of fodder without wastage
– Rapid accumulation of manure
– Minimises outbreak of diseases
– Avoids overgrazing
(4 x ½ = 2mks)

(c)
– To obtain a strong, heavy and healthy calf at birth
– To increase milk production in the next lactation
– To allow accumulation of body reserves used in the formation of colostrum

  1. – Select proper/more paying enterprise
    – Proper crop husbandry practices
    – Proper livestock husbandry
    – Mechanisation
    – Adopt new techniques
    – Timeliness of farm operations
    (3 x 1 = 3mks)

 

  1. (a)
    – Increase quantity of livestock product
    – To increase quality of livestock product
    – To increase profit level
    – To prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases
    – To increase productive life of livestock
    (2 x 1 = 2mks)


(b)
(i) Foot and Mouth disease
(ii) Anthrax
(iii) Rinder pest
(iv) Lampiy sick disease
(v) Rabies
(2 x 1 = 2mks)

(c)
– Vaccinate birds at regular interval
– Isolate affected birds/destroy affected birds
– Disinfect the house before bringing in new stock
– Impose quaratine in the farm
– Ensure proper farm hygiene
(4 x ½ mks = 2mks)

 

  1. (a) – Market is a place where buyers and sellers meet to buy and sell goods and services,

where as marketing is the performance of business activities that direct the flow of goods

and services from producers to consumers                                                       (2mks)
(b) An imperfect market is a situation in which some buyers, some sellers or both have limited

knowledge of goods and services offered for sale at various forces/few buyers and sellers

/different, goods in to the market.

(c) The Price of mangoes go down.        (1mk)

 

  1. – Easy establishment of plant
    – Maintains the present genetics
    – Seedless plants can be propagated
    (3 x 1= 3mks)

 

  1. – Proximity to the farm/Crop field
    – Accessibility
    – Topography/Soil drainage
    – Soil type
    (3 x 1 = 3mks)

 

  1. – Size of the land
    – Topography of the land
    – Direction of the wind
    – Soil fertility
    – Capital availability
    (4 x ½ = 2mks)

 

  1. (a)
    – Corrugated iron sheets
    – Tiles
    – Asbestors
    – Alluminum sheets
    – Thatch/Palm leaves
    – Timber/Wood shingles
    (3 x 1 = 3mks)

    (b)
    – Leads to environmental destruction
    – Air pollution
    – Exhaustible
    – Limited uses
    – Cannot be regulated/uneconomical
    (3 x 1 = 3mks)

 

  • – Trailers
    – Heavy harrow
    – Planters (3 x 1 = 3mks)

 

  1. (a) Caused organism protozoa (1mk)
    (b) Symptoms
    –   High temperature or fever
    –  Dullness
    –  Animal looses appetite
    –   Body becomes very weak
    –   Lachrimation
    –   Diarrhoea
    –   Milk production decreases
    –   Loss of hair at Tail end
    –   Animal has anaemia
    –   Abortion may occur in pregnant females

 

  • Control
    – Treat the animal with typanoccidal drug
    – Control tsetse flies by bush clearing spraying
    – Confinement of game animals in game parks

(ii) –  Causes  infertility in cows
–  Damaged uterus caused by abortion
– Infection such as viginitis, brucel lossis;
–  Retained placenta
– Blocked fallopian tube as a result of infection
– Lack of essential nutrients like vitamin E
– Frematin: a heifer born twin with a bull is 90% infertile

 

Mating
–  Young females should be mated when they are 6 – 7 months old
–  Old females should be mated after kindling
–  Take the doe to the bucks  hutch for mating
–  Have one back to give does

Preparation for Kindling
   –  Gestation period 31 days (one month)
–  Clean and put in  a nest box  nestling materials four days to kindling
–   Place the box in the darkest corner of the hutch since the doe likes kindling where it is

dark

 

Rearing the Kindles
–  Regularly check the nest to remove sick, weak and dead babies
–  Check daily to ensure that all the babies feed well
–  Feed kindles on mothers milk for the 2 ½ – 3 weeks
–  They allowed to stay with mother until 8th week when they are weaned
(8 x 1 = 8mks)

 

  1. – Proper selection of the herd
    – Proper disease control
    – Proper pest control
    – Proper housing
    – Proper feeding
    – Spraying animals against external parasites
    – Proper recording of management activities
    – Cross breeding up grading the herd
    – Proper serring the dam
    – Proper use of good sire
    – Deworming against internal parasites
    (stating 10 x 1 = 10mks, Explanation 10 x 1 = 10mks)

 

  1. (a)
    – Poor drying
    – Damage by pests
    – Poor processing
    – Wet heating
    (4 x 1 = 4mks)

 

  1. – Drying
    – Control
    – Proper processing
    – Dusting
    – Storage in ventilated stores
    – Store away from wet conditions
    (6 x 1 = 6mks)

 

  1. (i) Buy maize when harvest is high
    (ii) Store maize
    (iii)  Sell maize when there is shortage
    (iv)  Import maize
    (v)  Export maize
    (vi)  Dispose maize
    (vii)  Advice the Minister on the proper production of maize
    (ix)  Control prices of maize in the market
    (10 x 1 = 10mks)

 

 

 

AGRICULTURE V

SECTION A.

 

  1. List four advantages of individual owner tenure system (2mks)
  2. State two ways to show how check dams reduce soils erosion (1mks)
  3. Identify four factors that contribute to competitive ability of weeds (1mk)
  4. Mention four ways of classifying herbicides (2mks)
  5. List two ways of controlling smut disease in the field. (1mk)

(a) Name any two pests that attack bean pods in the field                                           (1mk)
(b) Give four examples of French beans/Green beans                                                  (2mks)

  1. What four factors should a farmer consider for effective control of pests in the field (2mks)
  2. List four ways of increasing carrying capacity of pastures (2mks)

(a) Name any four livestock attacked by trypanosomiasis disease                                 (2mks)
(b) What organism causes Gall sickness disease in livestock                                        (1mk)

  1. State four signs of heat in a heifer (2mks)
  2. List four factors that determine the number of times a seed bed is harrowed (2mks)
  3. Name four systems of irrigation (2mks)
  4. Name any two examples of dual purpose breeds of cattle (1mk)
  5. State any two factors that influence the rate of leaching in soils (1mk)
  6. Give any four information contained in a feeding record in pig production (2mks)
  7. State four ways of modifying temperature in crop production (2mks)
  8. Name four methods of vegetative progagation (2mks)
  9. Give two reasons why ewes disown their lambs soon after lambing (1mk)
  10. What four factors determine the type of fence to construct in the farm (2mk)
  11. List any two deficiency symptoms of nitrogen in crops (1mk)
  12. List any four examples of marking tools in a workshop   (2mks)

(a) Name the system of breeding where low grade female is mated to pure bred sire    (1mk)
(b) Give two classes of concentrate feedstuffs                                                                          (1mk)

SECTION B

  1. (a) State four signs of attack by Rinderpest disease (2mks)
    (b) List three disease predisposing factors in livestock                                               (3mks)
    (c) (i) State four disadvantages of animal drawn implements                                     (2mks)
    (ii) List two advantages of artificial incubation of eggs                                         (1mk)
  2. (a) Define the term pest in agriculture (1mk)
    (b) State four physical measures of controlling pests in the field                               (4mks)
    (c) (i) Name two common viral diseases in cassava                                                   (2mks)
    (ii) List two physiological disorders in crops                                                             (1mk)
  3. (a) Give three uses of cement in the construction of farm structures (3mks)
    (b) What four factors should be considered when siting a nursery bed                      (2mks)
    (c) (i) Mention two farm structures used for water storage in the farm                     (1mk)
    (ii) List four disadvantages of a cattle dip                                                           (2mks)
  4. (a) State one function of each one of the following parts of an ox-plough
    (i)  Main beam
    (ii) Frog
    (iii) Share
    (iv) Hake                                                                                                                (2mks)
    (b) Identify three maintenance practices done on the ox-plough                               (3mks)
    (c) List three operational differences between a mould board plough and a disc plough                                                                                                                                      (3mks)

27.(a) State three important characteristics of Hereford breed that makes it particularly suitable

for beef production                                                                                              (3mks)

 

(b) What three major character expressions would you look for in the performance records of a

dairy cow for breeding                                                                                          (3mks)
(c) Give the period of sexual maturity in months in each of the following livestock      (2mks)
(i) Sow
(ii) Ewe

28.(a) Explain ways of improving the quality and quantity of crop yields.                      (13mks)
(b) Explain the effect of soil PH on crop production                                                 (7mks)

  1. Describe production of maize for dry grains under the following sub-heading (20mks)
    (i) Land preparation
    (ii) Planting
    (iii) Field operations                                                                                               (5mks)
    (iv) Harvesting                                                                                                      (3mks)
  2. (a) Describe fowl pox disease under following sub-headings
    (i) Animals attacked                                                                                              (1mk)
    (ii) Causal organism                                                                                               (1mk)
    (iii) Symptoms of attack by diphtheritic and cutaneous types of fowl pox                 (8mks)
    (iv) Control measures                                                                                            (2mks)
    (b) Explain factors that influence vices in poultry                                                   (10mks)

 

AGRICULTURE  V

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. – Title deed used to secure loan credit
    – Independent production plan
    – Accessibility to agricultural advice
    – Earn income by leasing/renting land
    – High production of quality produce
    – Proper supervision of land                                                                        (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  2. – Trap sediments/soil
    – Slow down the speed of run off
    – Reduce volume of run off (2 x ½ = 1mk)
  3. – Produce large quantities of seeds
    – Seeds have a long viability
    – Propagate vegetatively
    – Extensive root system
    – Hardy/survive adverse weather and soil condition
    – Have a short life cycle
    – Gross feeders/heavy feeders (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  4. – Mode of action
    – Time of application
    – Selectivity
    – Formation/physical form of herbicide (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  5. – Rogueing/uproot and burn infected crop (reject rogueing alone)
    – Crop rotation
    – Plant resistant varieties of maize
    – Plant certified seeds
    – Avoid application of infected organic manure (2 x ½ = 1mk)

6.a. – American bollworm (reject bollworm alone)
– Flower thrips                                                                                             ( 2x ½ = 1mk)
(b) – Primeur
– Long tom
– Saxa
– Master Piece
– Monel                                                                                                 (4 x ½ = 2mks)

  1. – Nature of crop damage caused
    – Biology of pest/reproduction of pest/feeding habits
    – Weather conditions favouring pest attack
    – Whether pest has natural enemies
    – Population level of pest (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  2. – Irrigation
    – Application of manures / fertilisers
    – weed control
    – Control of pests
    – defoliation at right growth stage (4 x ½ = 2mks)

9.(a) – Cattle (reject cow or bull alone)
– Sheep
– Goats
– Pigs                                                                                                      (4 x ½ = 2mks)

(b)   –  Protozoa – Anaplasma marginale                                                           (1mk)

  1. – Reddening and swelling of vulva
    – Heifer stands still to be mounted by others and also mounts other cows
    – Clear slimy mucus discharge comes out of vulva and sticks on the tail
    – rise in body temperature/above 39oC
    – Heifer is restless and loses appetite
    – constant bellowing/mooing
    (reject slight drop in milk production) (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  2. – Type of crop to be planted/size f planting material
    – Initial condition of land
    – Time available before sowing
    – Topography of land (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  3. – Surface/flood/furrow/basin irrigation
    – Overhead/Sprinkler
    – Drip/Trickle irrigation
    – Sub- surface (4 x ½ =  2mks)
  4. – Sahiwal
    – Red poll
    – Simmental (2 x ½ = 1mk)
  5. – Soil type
    – Vegetation cover
    – Rainfall amount and intensity
    – Topography of land/slope of land (2 x ½ = 1mk)
  6. – Date
    – Number of pigs

–  Amount of feed received
–  Amount of feed used
–   Type of feed
–   Balance in stock
–   Remarks

  1. – Mulching
  • Shading crops
  • Irrigation / watering
  • Pruning (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  1. – Grafting
    – Budding/bud-grafing
    – Layering
    – Use of storage organs
    – Use of stem cuttings                                                                               (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  2. – Painful udder
    – Poor maternal instinct
    – Too weak lambs
    – Low milk production (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  3. – Local availability of materials
    – skills available
    – Purpose of the fence- climate of the area
    – Topography of land
    – Capital available/cost of the fence
    – Preference of the farmer (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  4. – Leaf chlorosis/yellowing of leaves
    – Stunted growth
    – Brown leaves and premature leaf fall
    – Retarded flowering and fruiting
    – Retarded flowering and fruiting (2 x ½ = 1mk)
  5. – Scriber
    – Knives
    – Divider
    – Pencils
    – Marking gauge/mortise gauge
    – Punches/centre punch/dot punch/nail punch (4 x ½ = 2mks)
  6. a. – Grading up/ upgrading                                                                      (1mk)
    (b) – Energy/carbohydrate concentrate
    – Protein concentrate

23.(a) – High body temperature/high fever
–   Starring coat
–   Discharges in the mouth and nose
–   Watery eyes
–   Diarrhoea and dysentery
–   Red mucus membrane of the mouth, nose
–   Emaciation
–   Grinding of teeth
–   Death in 2 – 10 days in acute cases but may live for 3 or more weeks in less acute cases
(4 x ½ = 2mks)

(b) – Age of animal
– Sex of the animal
– Colour of the animal
– Body conformation
– Change of climate
– Environment
– Size of the herd/flock
– Body conditions/fatigue/weakness
– Animal movements

(c) (i) – More tedious to the operator
– Requires more than one person
– Slower/work output less
– Animal tires quickly
– Attack by diseases makes it difficult to use the animals
– A piece of land has to be set aside to grow fodder crop or develop pasture for animals         (4 x ½ = 2mks)

(ii) – Many chicks can be hatched at ones time
– It is possible to plan when to hatch chicks                                               (2 x ½ =1mk)

  1. (a) Organisms that causes damage to plants either directly or indirectly by introducing

organisms which cause disease.                                                             (1mk)

(b) – Use of lethal temperature
– Drying
– Irrigation/flooding the field
– Suffocation
– Physical destruction
– Use of physical  barriers
– Use of electro magnetic radiation                                                            (4 x1 = 4mks)

(c)(i)– Cassava mosiac
–Brown streak                                                                                           (2 x 1 = 2mks)

(ii) – Hot and cold disease in coffee
– Leaf wrinkle
– Elgon dieback in coffee
– Blossom end-rot in tomatoes
– Thick necked condition in onions                                                            (2 x ½ = 1mk)

25.(a) – Making mortar
–  Making concrete
–  Making concrete blocks
–  Making anil                                                                                           (3 x 1 = 3mk)

(b) –   Nearness to water source
–  Slope of the land/levelness of the area
–  Drainage of soil
–  Nearness to mainfield
–  Freedom from pests and diseases/weeds
–  Shelter from winds                                                                                (4 x ½ = 2mks)

(c)(i) – Ponds
– Dams/weirs
– Storage tanks                                                                                          (2 x ½ = 1mk)

(ii)  – Expensive/high initial cost
– High labour demand/easy transmission of diseases
– Difficult to maintain the strength/ concentration of dipwash                    (4 x ½ = 2mks)

26.(a)(i) For attachment of all parts of the plough
(ii) For attachment of the mouldboard, share and landslide
(iii) Cuts the furrow slice horizontally
(iv) For attaching depth rod that can be adjusted before and also during ploughing
(4 x ½ = 2mks)

(b) – Lubricate land wheel bearing
– Repair/replace wornout shares
– Tighten loose bolts and nuts
– For long storage with old engine oil to prevent rusting
– Store properly under a shed (reject shade)   ( 3 x 1= 3mks)

(c) Mouldboard plough                                      Disc plough
(i) Not used in a field with obstacles/            (i) Used in a field with obstacles /rolls over
cannot ride over stones, roots                         roots, stones
(ii) Inverts furrow slice completely/leaves      (ii) Does not invert furrow slice completely/

a clean field                                                  leaves a rough field
(iii) Operates at uniform depth/share             (iii) Cuts at varying depths as it rides over

             furrows same depth once set                             obstacles
(iv) Rigid, easily broken by obstacles             (iv) Not easily broken by obstacles as it rides

                                                                                        over them
(v) Requires more tractors power to pull        (v) Requires less tractor power to pull it when
when operating                                                operating
( 3 x 1 = 3mks)

27.(a) Hereford
–   Fairly large body/weighs 80 – 1000 kg
–  Good depth and width/compact body
–  Fast growth and reach market weight early
–  Efficient food converter into flesh                                                          (3 x 1=3mks)

(b) –  Character expressions
– Ability to milk/easy milk let-down
–  Quantity of milk produced
–  Butterfat content /quality of milk
–  Number of calves born by the cow
–  Ability to resist diseases
–  Weight gain/growth rate of calf born by the cow                                     (3 x 1 = 3mks)

(c)  (i) Sow – 4 – 6months
(ii) Ewe – 8 – 12 months                                                                           ( 2 x 1 = 2mks)

28.a – Plant appropriate feeds depending on ecology
– Planting healthy seeds/materials/certified seeds
– Early planting
– Proper seed bed preparation/correct tilth
– Weed control
– Disease control
– Pests control
– Soil and water conservation/terracing
– plant at correct spacing
– Proper seed rate
– Application of inorganic fertilisers
– Irrigation watering
– Gapping
– Thinning
– Crop rotation
– Timely harvesting                                      ( 13 x 1 = 13mks)
(Award a full mark for a well explained point)

(b) – Influences availability of soil nutrients
–Influences activity of soil micro-organisms/nitrifying and nitrogen fixing bacteria
– Influences balance of different micro-organisms by influencing their competitive ability
– Influence presence of disease organisms/fungus and bacteria
– Influence soil borne pests e.g nematodes in acidic soils
– Influences the type of fertiliser to be applied whether acidic or alkaline
– Influences concentration of iron and Aluminium to injurious or toxic levels to crops
( 7 x 1 = 7mks)

  1. (i). Land Preparation
    – Prepare the land early during the dry season to allow stubble to rot
    – Clear the vegetation to ease tillage
    – Plough/dig deep to uproot all weeds
    – Break soil clods/harrow the field to medium tilth
    – Dig terraces if the land is slopy/carry out soil and water conservation measures
    (4 x 1= 4mks)
    (ii) Planting
        
    – Do dry planting in areas with short rainy seasons
    – Use certified maize seeds suitable to ecological conditions
    – Dig holes 2.5 cm to 10cm deep depending on soil moisture
    – Space holes 23 – 30 cm x 75 – 90 cm depending on variety of maize and soil fertility/soil

moisture
–  Apply 1 tablespoonful/DSP fertiliser per hole/100 – 150 kg DSP per hectare
–  Mix the fertiliser with the soil to prevent seed scorching
–  Apply well decomposed organic manure
–  Place 1 or 2 seeds per hole and cover with the soil                                     ( 8 x 1= 8mks)

(iii) Field operation
– Thinning soon after germination when soil is moist
– Gapping/replanting soonest for uniform growth
– Uproot with a jembe/panga or use chemical herbicides eg, MCPA, 2, 4- D
– Control diseases using appropriate chemicals/uproot and burn infected crop
– Control pests using appropriate pesticides e.g maize stalk borer use dipterex/uproot and burn

infected crop
– Irrigate during dry weather                                                                       (5 x 1 = 5mk)

 

(iv) Harvesting
– Start 4 – 5 months after sowing depending in variety and altitude
– Done during dry weather
– Harvest when leaves and cobs dry
– Cut the stalks, remove the cobs or open the ear, break the cobs and then cut the stalks
– Put in the sun to dry, snell, winnow, dry the grains to include 12 – 13%, treat with actelic

dust before storage                                                                                (3 x 1 = 3mks)

30.(a) Fowl pox disease

(i) – Chicken
– Turkeys
– Pigeons
– Other birds
(Poultry alone is correct)                                                                              (1 x 1= 1mks)

(ii) – Virus                                                                                                       ( 1 x 1 = 1mk)

(iii) – Symptoms of attack
Dipheritheritic type
– Yellowish, raised lesions inside throat and mouth mucus membrane
– Difficulty in breathing & swallowing
– Watery discharges from the eyes and nose at early stages
– Loss of appetite
– Dullness
– Emaciation and death may occur                                                                (5 x 1 = 5mks)

(iv) Cutaneous type
– Injuries/lessions on combs, wattles/lessions at first are small and greyish white and later
turn yellowish brown and bigger in size
– Lessions on the, vent, feet and under the wings
– Loss of appetite, emaciation and death                                                        (3 x 1 = 3mks)

(iv) Remove affected birds and kill
– Vaccinate healthy birds                                                                              ( 2 x 1= 2mk)

(b) – Presence of broken/soft shelled eggs
– Bright lights in the nests
– Idleness
– Inadequate nest/birds lay on floor
– Incorrect feeding/lack of minerals/unbalanced feeding
– Overcrowding of birds
– presence of external parasites on combs wattles e.g. fleas
– Prolapse cloaca does not retract after the hen has laid
– Introduction of new birds in a flock causing fighting
– Keeping birds of different ages together/no age grouping
– Bright light in the brooder                         ( 10 x 1 = 10mks)

AGRICULTURE VI

SECTION A :

 

  1. State four practices which destroy soil structure. (2mks)
  2. Give the function of a creep area in a pigsty.                                                          (2mks)
  3. a) State one use of each of the following farm tools:
  4. i) a mason trowel.                                                                                                   (1mk)
  5. ii) a pair of tin snips.                                                                                               (1mk)
  6. b)   Which tool would be required for each of the following operations?
  7. i)    Cutting wool from sheep.                                                                            (1mk)
  8. ii)   Castrating piglets.                                                                                       (1mk)
  9. Give four precautions you would take when harvesting to ensure that cotton picked is of high

quality                                                                                                                   (2mks)

  1. List four factors that influence herbicidal selectivity and effectiveness in weed control.                                                                                                                                     (2mks)
  2. a) Give four advantages of a tractor in farm mechanisation.                                         (2mks)
  3. b)   Outline two limitations of tractor power.                                                                 (2mks)
  4. Give the name of symbiotic bacteria which fixes nitrogen in the root nodules of leguminous

plants                                                                                                                          (1mk)

  1. Give two reasons why a rabbit may disown its young ones. (2mks)
  2. a) State four types of risks and uncertainities.                                                        (3mks)
  3. b)   Outline how the government helps farmers to overcome risk and uncertainities. (3mks)
  4. a) In which ionic form is the element sulphur absorbed by plants. (1mk)
  5. b) i) State any three deficiency symptoms of nitrogen in crops. (3mks)
  6. ii) State two sources of Nitrogen in the soil for plants. (2mks)
  7. a) Define the following terms:
  8. i) Forage crop.      (1mk)                           ii) An Apiary.   (1mk)
  9. b) How do you ensure proper forage utilization in livestock production .                 (2mks)
  10. a) What is leaching. (1mk)
  11. b)   Name two factors which increases the rate of leaching.
  12. a) State one important role of the hormone testerone in male livestock. ( ½ mk)
  13. b) State three important objectives of steaming up in livestock .                    (1 ½ mks)

 

SECTION  B.

 

  1. State four factors that determine siting of a farm structure. (2mks)
  2. State any four uses of crush in a farm. (2mks)
  3. a) Mr. Akugo wishes to fence a straight fence 4.40 m long bourdering the school farm. Find out how many cedar posts he will require if the distance from one post to another is 2m (2mks)
  4. b) Mr. Akugo Applied 150kg N.P.K 25:20:15 to his one hectare of tobacco in Osogo area.         Calculate how many kg of each of the fertilizer element he applied.                         (3mks)
  5. a) State two disadvantages of serving Fresian heifers when they are less than 18 months old

(2mks)

  1. b) List three factors that make it possible for a camel to survive in arid and semi-arid areas.

(3mks)

  1. a) What factors contribute to the success of a co-operative society. (3mks)
  2. b) State four main functions of marketing boards.                                                  (2mks)
  3. c) Name two channels through which marketing boards buy produce from farmers.      (2mks)
  4. Distinguish between passive and active acquired immunity in livestock health. (2mks)
  5. Give one characteristic symptoms of attack by nematodes on roots of tomatoes. (1mk)
  6. a) State three ways of increasing efficiency in farming. (3mks)
  7. b)   List four factors which effect the profitability of egg production enterprise.        (4mks)
  8. a) Give two methods that can be used to improve local breeds of livestock.       (2mks)
  9. b)   State four merits of using AI in livestock breeding .                                           (4mks)
  10. State six reasons why farmers are adviced to practice mixed farming. (3mks)

 

SECTION  C.

 

24.a) Describe the management practices involved in rearing of a day-old chicks upto the age of 8

weeks                                                                                                                  (16mks)

  1. b) Explain the management practices livestock farmers should adopt to reduce the problem of feed shortage during drought. (4mks)
  2. The transaction below shows Mrs.Odhiambo’s financial position in farm business for the year 1997. Use this information to answer the question that follow:

–     Milk sales                             –   sh 8,000.00

–     Purchase of farm tools                 –   sh 1,000.00

–     Sales of goats                               –   sh    500.00

–     Constraction of zero grazing unit- sh 10,000.00

–     Closing valuation                         – sh 16,000.00

–     Depreciation of machinery          –  sh      800.00

–     Interest payable                            –  sh     750.00

–     Purchase of pesticides                  –   sh    300.00

–     Veterinary bills                             –  sh     400.00

–     Sales of cabbage                           –  sh     750.00

–     Wages                                           –  sh   4800.00

–     Sales of one heifer                        –  sh   9400.00

–     Opening valuation                        – s h12,000.00

–     Tea sales                                       –  sh  4,700.00

  1. i) Prepare the profit and loss account of Mrs.Odhiambo’s farm.       (15mks)
  2. ii) What percentage profit or loss did Mrs. Odhiambo make during the year 1997.     (5mks)

26  a)   State the principles involved in planning a crop rotation programme.                 (6mks)

  1. b)   Describe field management praticises involved in coffee production.                  (24mks)

 

AGRICULTURE VI

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. – Over cultivation

–   Burning of land

–  Monocropping / monoculture / failure to practice crop rotation

–   Wriking soil when it is wet

–  Repeating use of heavy machinery for cultivation

  1. – Where special feed is provided to piglets (creep feed).

– Heat / warmth is provided to piglets to prevent chilling.

–  Prevent mother pig from crashing the piglets.

–  Ultraviolet rays from bulb assist in synthesis of vitamin D under the skin.

3.a)i) For applying mortar / concrete on walls / floors.    ii) For cutting metals.

b)i) Pair of shears.      ii) A scapel.

  1. – Picking should be done every week to ensure no foreign materials.

– Avoiding picking when it is wet.

–  Picking is done manually.

  1. – Active ingredient.

–  The type of herbicide.

–  Time of application.

6.a)- Quick rate of work

– Better burial of weeds during ploughing

– Efficient work

– Less labour demanding

– Can be used to transport farm produce

– Operation done in line

– Does ploughing, planting and harvesting

– P.T.O shaft can be used for irrigation, sprinkling water etc.

  1. b) – Can only work in flat surfaces

–  Needs frequent repair and maintenance

–  Initial capital for purchase is high

–  Requires technical know how to operate

–   Only confined to large scale farms

 

  1. – Rhizobium
  2. – Poor feeding of the mother rabbit.

– Touching kindles with strong / bad smelling substances.

– When the doe is frightened or disturbed after kindling.

9.a) – Weather changes.

–  Out break of pests and diseases.

–  Natural calamities e.g earth quakes.

–  Obsolenscence (become out of date) i.e machinery.

–  New production techniques.

– Changing prices of commodities.

–  Low or high yields of production.

–  Theft cases – sickness / injury.

–  Fire out breaks death.

  1. b) – Weather forecast.

–  Provision of extension service and advice to farmers.

–  Adjusting future prices of commodities from the farm and giving farmers in advances.

–  Stabilization of prices of certain farm produce so that they don’t flactuate.

–  Provision of loans to farmers to improve production.

–  Provision of research on animals and plants e.g hybrids diseases etc.

–  Provision and subsidisation of agricultural inputs.

  1. a) SO4-2 (Sulphate ion).
  2. b) i) – Yellowish green colour / chlorosis.

–  Stunted growth.

–   Premature drying of leaves.

–  Defoliation / falling of leaves.

  1. ii) – Inorganic manure

–  Organic manure

–  Nitrogen fixation

–  Fresh organic matter

11.a) i) – Is any plant established naturally or artificially for feeding livestock.

(ii) – Site for beehive / bee keeping.

  1. b) – Better forage management.

– Use of high yielding / performing animal.

–  Conservation of forage.

  1. a) – Loss of plant nutrients through percolation into deeper layer of soil by water.
  2. b) – High rainfall / excess irrigation water.

–   Solubility of mineral salts.

–   Rate of soil structure / infiltration / texture drainage.

13.a) – Necessitates sperm production.

b)- Provide sufficient nourishment for the development of the foetus and the expectant mother.

–   Helps to prevent pregnancy to xermical (twin lamb disease).

–   Result in strong healthy lamb at birth.

–   Promotes udder development and better milk following lambing.

–   Enhances muscle reserve build up in ewes.

 

SECTION B

 

  1. – Topography

–  Soil

–  Direction of wind

–  Relationship to other structures

–  Accessibility

–  Size of the farm

 

 

 

  1. – Used when castrating male animals.

–  Used when carrying out livestock treatment.

–  Used to restrain animals during artificial insemination.

–  Used to restrain animals during weighing.

16.a) – 3 cedar posts.

  1. b) – N.P.K total ratio = 60

–  Nitrogen  = 62.50 Kg

  • Phosphate = 50Kg
  • Potassium = 37.5Kg

17.a) – Stunted growth

– Low milk yields

  1. b) – Presence of hump where fats are stored

–  Presence of dehydrating tissues

–  Resistance to drought

–   Ability to drink large amounts of water

18.a) – Sound economic base / finance

–  Loyalty of members

–  Good leadership

–  Effective control of funds

–   Education of members on their rights and obligations

 

  1. b) – Carry out efficient marketing of farm products

–  Provide loans to farmers

–  Keep prices stable

–  Control quality and quantity of products

19.- Passive immunity is one passed from the mother to the child while active immunity is

acquired after a previous developing antibodies against the disease.

  1. – Presence of root knots.

–  Wilting.

21.a) – Select proper / more paying enterprises.

–   Proper crop husbandry practices.

–   Improve farm management.

–   Mechanization of farm operation

–   Adopt new technique of production

–   Time line of farm operation

  1. b) – Laying percentage

–  Price of culled birds

–  Replacement cost

–  Casual labour

22.a) –  Cross breading

–   Up – grading.

  1. b) – Eliminate the risk of expenses.

–  It is possible to use sire on smaller cows without any physical injury.

–  Permits the use of proven sires beyond the economy lease of an average farmer.

–  It makes it easy to control in breeding.

  1. – To maintain soil fertility.

– To reduce / spread risks

–  To maximise revenue / incure

–  To obtain balance diet for the family

–  Crop residues are feed to livestock

–  Income is obtained through out the year

 

 

 

 

SECTION C.

 

24.a) – Litter should be provided for to provide warmth as well as absorbing moisture.

–  Fresh air – Holes for ventilation should be made on the walls of the brooder to allow gaseous exchange.

–   Heat source – A wire should be around heat source to prevent chicks from burning.

–   The correct temperatures should be:

32 – 35oC 1st week

29.7 – 32.2oC 2nd week

26.6 – 29.7oC 3rd week

–     Source of heat should be removed in the fourth week gradually to avoid stress.

–     Light – provide light in the brooder for the chicks to see food (dim light).

–     Feeders – provide clean feeders which should be cleaned every morning.

–     Waterers – provide waters which should clean have pointed tips to avoid water being dirty.

–     Avoid sharp corners as these encourages overcrowding causing suffocation.

–     Feed chick and duck marsh at recommended ratio depending on the number of chicks.

–     Vaccinate chicks with Newcastle vaccine.

  1. b) – Conserve excess feed during plenty in form of silage or hay.

–     Ensure selective stock disposal when drought is approaching.

–     Provide crop residues to livestock.

–     Irrigation of pastures.

–     Give supplementary feed to livestock.

–     Plant drought tolerant fodder crops.

  1. – Profit and loss account for Mrs Odhiambo’s farm for 1997.

–     Profit and Loss account.

–     Profit and loss of Mrs Odhiambos farm for 1997

 

Sales and reciepts                                Purchases and expenses

Shs   cts                                                        Shs

Closing valuation                 16,000 00  Opening valuation                    12,000

Milk Sales                    8,000  00          Purchases of farm tools                1000

Sales of goats                500 00              Consts of zero unit                   10,000

Sales of cabbages          750 00              Depr of machinery                         800

Sales of heifer                 9,400 00         Interest payable                             750

Sales of tea                   4,700 00          Purchase of pesticides                    300

Veterinary bills                              400

Wages                                        4,800

                                                            Profit                                          9,300

39,350                                                                39,350

 

Mrs Odhiambo started her operations at a farm value Shs. 12,000 and therefore this is the base. The farm made a profit of Shs 9,300. The percentage profit is therefore

 9,300   x  100 = 77.5%

12,000

26.a) – Shallow rooters should alternate with deep rooters.

–     Crop attacked by the same pests and disease should not follow each other.

–     Crops with high nutrient requirement should come first in a newly ploughed land.

–     Legumes should be included in the programme to increase nitrogen content of soil.

–     Fallow period / grass should be included in the rotation to build soil structure.

–     Crops which are hard to weed should alternate with those that are easy to weed.

  1. b) –    Proper weed control to reduce competition for nutrients and water.

–   To improve coffee yield and quality.

 

 

Methods

  • Cultural e.g mulching
  • Mechanical e.g slashing
  • Chemical use of herbicides
  • Mulching

–     Mulch should not be in contact with coffee stem

Reason:

  • Preserve soil moistures
  • Suppress weeds
  • Supplies nutrients when it decomposes
  • Reduce soil erosion

 

      Pest s and diseases

Coffee pests:

  • Leaf miner
  • Control spray with recommended insecticide
  • Antesia bug
  • Proper pruning
  • Spray with recommended pesticide

 

Coffee disease:

  • CBD
  • Proper prunning

–     Planting resistant cultivers

  • Spray with recommended fungicide

 

Coffee leaf rust:

–     Plant resistant varieties

–     Time by application of fungicide

 

         Prunning

  • Single stem
  • Multiple stem
  • Change of cycle

 

         Reasons For Prunning

  • To improve yields and quality of coffee
  • To assist in disease and pest control
  • To open the crop to light and air
  • To avoid die-back of primaries and roots

 

Fertilizer and manure applications:

–     Phosphate fertilizers – Applied at planting time to supply phosphorous for proper root growth and development

 

–     Nitrogenous fertilizer – The crop should be top dressed when soil is moist.

Reason:- To supply nitrogen required for vegetation growth, flowering and fruiting.

 

–     Manure(compost) application:- Apply in planting holes.

Reason: – To improve soil structure.

– To supply nutrients.

–  To increase activity of micro-organism.

 

 

Lower Primary (Grade 1-3) New CBC Learning Areas/ Subjects

Lower Primary (Grade 1-3) New CBC Learning Areas/ Subjects.

(i)              Literacy.

(ii)            Indigenous language activities/ Braille Literacy Activities.

(iii)           Kiswahili Language Activities/ Kenya Sign Language for learners who are deaf.

(iv)           English Language Activities.

(v)            Mathematical Activities Environmental Activities.

(vi)           Hygiene and Nutrition Activities.

(vii)         Environmental Activities.

(viii)        Religious Education Activities.

(ix)           Movement and Creative Activities.

Lower Primary (Grade 1-3) (i)              Literacy.

(ii)            Indigenous language activities/ Braille Literacy Activities.

(iii)           Kiswahili Language Activities/ Kenya Sign Language for learners who are deaf.

(iv)           English Language Activities.

(v)            Mathematical Activities Environmental Activities.

(vi)           Hygiene and Nutrition Activities.

(vii)         Environmental Activities.

(viii)        Religious Education Activities.

(ix)           Movement and Creative Activities.

Sigalagala national polytechnic, intakes, fees, contacts, courses and requirements

Sigalagala National Polytechnic (SNP) is a publicly-managed national polytechnic that was founded in 1950 as a Technical and Vocational Training Institute. It is located along the Kisumu- Kakamega road in Kakamega county, Kenya.

The Sigalagala National Polytechnic is mandated to offer courses at certificate, diploma and higher diploma levels.  The institution produces middle-level human resource that is well-equipped with technical and business skills required in the industry. It produces technicians and technologists who are expected to play a major role towards the attainment of the Kenya Vision 2030.

Current list of courses offered at Sigalagala National Polytechnic 

COURSE CODE COURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DURATION INTAkE EXAM
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
EAC 200 Agripreneurship Level 6 C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 7 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
EAC 100 Agripreneurship Level 5 D (Plain) /Cert. Level 4 5 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
EAG 200 Dip. Entrepreneurial Agriculture Mod I,II , III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
GAG 200 Diploma in General Agriculture Mod I,II ,III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
GAG 100 Certificate in General Agriculture D Plain 5 Terms Jan/May/Sept KNEC
APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
MED 200 Medical Engineering Level 6 C Plain 7 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
MED 100 Medical Engineering Level 5 D + Plus 5 Terms May/Sept CDACC
CEC 200 Chemical Engineering Level 6 C- (minus); Chem D+(Plus) 6 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
BME200 BioMedical Engineering Level 6 C plain, C in Eng ,Kis,Maths, Sciences 7 Terms May/Sept CDACC
BME100 BioMedical Engineering Level 5 D + Plus 5 Terms May/Sept CDACC
ABG 300 Higher Diploma in Applied Biology Dip . Applied Bio. 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
HAC 300 Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Dipl. in Analytical Chemistry 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
DPH 200 Diploma in Pharmacy C Plain; C in Maths, Phy Chem,Bio 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
MLS 200 Diploma in Medical Lab.Technology C Plain; C Math,Phy.,Chem,Bio 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
ABG 200 Diploma Applied Biology Mod I,II & III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
ACH 200 Diploma Analytical Chemistry Mod I,II & III C- ; D+(Plus) in chemistry 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
EST 200 Dip. in Environmental Sciences Mod I,II & III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
DHR 200 Dip. in Health Records and information Tech. C Plain C in Engl/Kis C- in Math 9 Terms May/Sept KNEC
DME 200 Diploma in Medical Engineering Mod. I,II, &III C plain, C in Eng ,Kis,Maths, Sciences 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
DND 200 Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics C-(minus) c- in Egn/Kisw, Maths,  & Sciences 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
CME 100 Certificate in Medical Engineering Mod. I & II D + Plus 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
DHR 100 Cert. in Health Records and information Tech. D+, with D+ in Eng or Kiswahili 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
SLT 100 Cert. in Science Laboratory Technology I & II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
SLT 100 Certificate in Medical Engineering C-, with C- In Eng. or Kiswahili 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
CHR 100 Cert. in Health Records and Information Tech. D+, with D+ in Eng. Kisw, D in Sciences 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
SLT 100 Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics KCSE Mean Grade D(Plain),D Plain in Maths, Languages & Sciences 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
BT200 Building Technician Level 6 C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 6 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
PLM110 Plumbing Level 4 D Minus 2 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
MAS 110 Masonry Level 4 D Minus 2 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
BCT 200 Dip. in Building Construction Mod I,II & III C- Minus 7 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
DA 200 Diploma in Architecture Mod. I, II,& III C- Minus 3 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
BCE 200 Diploma in Civil Engineering Mod I,II & III C- Minus 7 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
QSV 200 Diploma in Quantity Survey C- Minus 9 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
LSV 200 Diploma in Land Survey C- Minus 9 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
WTS 200 Diploma in Water Engineering Mod I,II & III C Plain( C Eng,Mat,Phy) 7 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
LSV 100 Certificate in Land Survey D Plain 7 Terms Jan/May/ Sept KNEC
BTC 100 Certificate in Building Technology Mod I & II D Plain 5 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
WTS 100 Certificate in Water Engineering Mod I & II D + plus 5 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
CPLM 100 Certificate in Plumbing D (plain) 7 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
HR 200 Human Resource Management Level 6 C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev.5 6 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
HR 100 Human Resource Management Level 5 D Plain 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
HRM 300 Higher Dip. in Human Resource Management. Relevant KNEC Dip. 6 Terms May/Sept KNEC
HRM 200 Dip. Human Resource Mgnt. Mod I,II & III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
SWD 200 Dip. Com. Dev. and Social Work Mod I, II , III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
BMG 200 Dip. in Business Management Mod I ,II & III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
ACT 200 Diploma in Accountancy (BTEP) C- Minus 7 Terms Jan/May/Sept KNEC
SCM 200 Dip. Supplies Chain Mgnt. Mod I, II & III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
DPM 200 Diploma Project Management Mod. I, II & III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
DRTM200 Diploma in Road Transport & MNGT Mod I ,II & III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
DCCP200 Diploma in Child Care and Protection Module I C- Minus 3 terms May/Sept KNEC
SWD 100 Cert. in Community Development Social Work D Plain 5 Terms Jan/May/Sept KNEC
CDSW100 Cert. in Community Dev. Social Work Mod I&, II D Plain 5 Terms Jan/May/Sept KNEC
HRM 100 Cert. in Human Resource Management Mod I & II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
BMG 100 Cert. in Business Management. Mod I &II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
SCM 100 Cert. in Supplies Chain Management. Mod I &II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
CPM 100 Cert. Project Management Mod. I &II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
AST 010 Artisan in Store Keeping(TOWN CAMPUS) D—Minus 4 terms Jan/May KNEC
CPM 100 Certified Human Resource Professional C+ or Diploma in HRM 9 Terms May/Sept HRME
CCNP 100 Certificate in Child Care and Protection Module I & II D Plain 5 terms May/Sept KNEC
CRTM 100 Cert.  in Road Transport & Management Mod I & II D Plain 5 terms May/Sept KNEC
OFA 200 Office Administration Level 6 C- Minus 6 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
OFA 100 Office Administration Level 5 D Plain 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
EPD 300 HND Entrepreneurship Development Relevant KNEC Dip. 6 Terms May/Sept KNEC
SCS 300 HND Secretarial Management Diploma Secretarial 6 Terms May/Sept KNEC
SAM 200 Diploma in Sales and Marketing Mod I, II & III C- (Minus) 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
EPD 200 Diploma Entrepreneurship Dev. Mod I, II & III C- (Minus) 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
CPM 200 Diploma Cooperative Mgnt. Mod I, II & III C- (Minus) 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
SCS 200 Diploma Secretarial Mod I, II & III C- ( Minus) 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
BAF 200 Diploma Banking and Finance (BTEP) C- (Minus) 9 Terms Jan/May/Sept KNEC
CMT 200 Diploma in Credit Management Mod I, I & III C-(Minus) 1 Sem/Mod Jan/May/Sept KASNEB
CSC 100 Certificate in Secretarial Mod I & II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
CPM 100 Certificate in Co-operative Management (BTEP) D Plain 5 Terms Jan/May/Sept KNEC
SAM 100 Certificate in Sales and Marketing Mod I & II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
BAF 100 Certificate in Banking Finance (BTEP) D Plain 5 Terms Jan/May/Sept KNEC
CCO 100 Certificate in Clerical Operations Mod. 1& II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
CPA 200 Certified Public Accountant. I (CPA I) C+ (C+ in Math & Eng) 1 Sem/Mod Jan/May/Sept KASNEB
CCP 200 CCP (Certified Credit Professional) C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) 1 Sem/Mod Jan/May/Sept KASNEB
CPS 200 CPS (Certified Public Secretary ) C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) 1 Sem/Mod Jan/May/Sept KASNEB
IFA 200 CIFA Certified Investment Financial Analyst) C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) 1 Sem/Mod Jan/May/Sept KASNEB
ATD 200 Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) Part I,II , III C-(Minus) 1 Sem/Mod Jan/May/Sept KASNEB
ELECTRICAL & ELECTONICS DEPARTMENT
EEC200 Electrical Engineering (Power option) level 6 C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 6 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
EIC100 Electrical Installation level 5 D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev.4 3 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
IC 200 Instrumentation and Control Level 6 C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 6 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
EEP 300 Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Eng. Relevant KNEC Dip. 6 Terms Jan/May/Sept KNEC
EEP 200 Dip. Electrical & Electronics Eng. Technology (Power) C -(Minus) 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
EEP 100 Cert. in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) D+ Plus/Pass in Mod. I 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
SPV010 Solar PV Level 3 Cert. in Electrical 1 Term Jan/May/Sept CDACC
SPV 110 Solar PV level 4 Cert. in Electrical 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
SPV 200 Solar PV level 5 D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev.4 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept VDACC
SPV Solar PV T1,T2, T3(Accredited with NITA) Electrical background 2 Weeks Jan/May/Sept TSNP
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
ITC 200 Information Communication Technology Level 6 C- (Minus)/Cert. Level 5 6 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
ITC 100 Information Communication Technology Level 5 D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev.4 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
ICT 200 Diploma ICT Mod I ,II & III C- (Minus) 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
ICT 100 Cert. Information Technology Mod. I & II D+ Plus 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
DIT200 Diploma in Information Technology C -(Minus) 1 Sem/Mod Jan/May/Sept KASNEB
CP Computer Packages KCPE @ 20 Hrs Every Mondays SNP
INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
BTC 200 Baking Technology Level 6 C – (Minus)/Cert. Lev.5 6 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
BTC 100 Baking Technology Level 5 D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev. 4 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
BTC 110 Baking Technology Level 4 D- Minus 2 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
CAM 200 Dip. in Catering & Accommodation Mod. I, II & III C- (Minus) 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
BTF 200 Diploma in Baking Technology Mod I, II & III C- (Minus) 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
BTF 100 Certificate Baking Technology Mod. I & II D + Plus 6 Terms May/Sept KNEC
CAM 100 Cert. in Catering & Accommodation Mod. I & II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
FASHION DESIGN & CLOTHING & TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
FDM 200 Fashion Design Management Level 6 C- (Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 6 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
FDT 100 Fashion design Technology Level 5 D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev. 4 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
FDT 110 Fashion design Technology Level 4 D – Minus 2 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
DFD 200 Dip. in fashion design & Cloth. Tech. Mod I, II ,III C- Minus 7 Terms May/Sept KNEC
CFD 110 Cert. in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. Mod I. II D Plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
AFD 010 Artisan in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. D- Minus 6 Terms May/Sept KNEC
HAIR DRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY DEPARTMENT
HDC210 Hair dressing Level 6 C -(Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 6 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
HDC120 Hair dressing Level 5 D Plain /Cert. in Lev. 4 3 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
HDC110 Hair dressing Level 4 D – Minus/Cert. in Lev. 3 2 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
BTC210 Beauty Therapy Level 6 C -(Minus)/ Cert. in Lev. 5 6 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
BTC120 Beauty Therapy Level 5 D (Plain) /Cert. in Level 4 3 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
BTC110 Beauty Therapy Level 4 D – Minus / Cert. in Lev. 3 2 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
AUTOMOTIVE & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
AEC 200 Automotive Engineering Level 6 C- (Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 6 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
ATM 100 Automotive Mechanical Technician Level 5 D (Plain) /Cert. in Level 4 3 Terms Jan/Sept CDACC
MEP 200 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Mod I ,II &III C- Minus 7 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
AET 200 Diploma in Automotive Engineering Mod I,II ,III C- Minus 7 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
FWD 200 Diploma in Welding & Fabrication Mod I, II & II C- Minus 7 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
AET 100 Certificate in Automotive Engineering Mod I & II D Plain 5 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
MEP 100 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Mod I , &II D Plain 5 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
FWD 100 Certificate in Welding & Fabrication Mod I & II D plain 5 Terms Jan/Sept KNEC
DRV 010 Driving Above 18 years 1 month Continuous NTSA
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
RAM 200 Records and Archives Management Level 6 C – (Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 6 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
RAM100 Records and Archives Management Level 5 D (Plain) /Cert. in Level 4 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept CDACC
IST 300 HND in Information Management Relevant KNEC Diploma 6 Terms May/Sept KNEC
IST 200 Diploma in Information Studies C – (Minus ) 6 Terms May/Sept KNEC
IST 100 Certificate in Information Studies Mod I & II D plain 5 Terms May/Sept KNEC
JMM 200 Diploma in Journalism & Mass Media C – Minus 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept ICM/KNEC
JMM 100 Certificate in Journalism & Mass Media D plain 3 Terms Jan/May/Sept ICM

Applications for New Students

After going through the list of courses above and marking those you can qualify for, you can then proceed to apply online.

Those applying for Diploma courses please note that the minimum entry qualification is a KCSE Mean grade of C-(Minus) while those applying for Craft Certificate the Minimum entry qualification is a KCSE Mean grade of D Plain. Those who wish to apply for Artisan Courses the minimum qualification is KCPE/KCSE Mean grade of D-(Minus). 

An application fee of KES. 500 is charged and is to be paid to The Sigalagala Polytechnic through MPESA Paybill.

After successful submission and subsequent processing, your Admission Letter will be emailed to you (ensure you have a valid email address).

Read the forms carefully before filling your details and ensure you bring all the filled forms with you on the day of admission.

NOTE: Do not make double registration/application. Else your application will be rejected.

Online course application form

You can apply for admission to Sigalagala through the official online application link, below.

Click here to apply now!

Physical applications.

You can, at the same time, fill the hard copy application form. Find the form here; Application Form

Download and fill the application form and attach the following documents:

i) KCPE and KCSE result slip
ii) Birth Certificate
iii) National ID card
iv) 2 passport size coloured photos
v) Deposit slip of ksh.500/= Application fee( non-refundable)

Send the form and documents to;

REGISTRAR SIGALAGALA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
P.O BOX 2966-50100, KAKAMEGA.

Contacts for Sigalagala National Polytechnic

  • MOBILE: 0793600519
  • Email: registrar@sigalagalapoly.ac.ke Website: sigalagalapoly.ac.ke
  • Polytechnic Bank Accounts No : Barclays Bank: – 8043551, Equity Bank:- 0500277394606
  • MPESA PAYBILL No: 908008
  • Town Campus Bank Account: Cooperative Bank : 01120098473700
  • Maturu Campus Bank Account: Cooperative Bank : 01139098473700

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Government of Hungary Scholarships for Kenyan Students; How to apply

The Government of Hungary has offered One Hundred (100) Undergraduate, Masters and PHD scholarships for the 2021/2022 academic year.

Eligible Kenyan students can apply for scholarships in the following areas of study:

  • Undergraduate (BA/BSc) studies in the fields of Agricultural Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Health Science, Sport Science and Natural Science;
  • Master’s (MA/MSc) studies in the fields of Agricultural Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Legal Science, Economic Science, Engineering Science, Medical and Health Science and Natural Science;
  • Doctoral (PhD/DLA) studies in any field of interest;
  • One-tier master’s (OTM) studies in the fields of general medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, architecture, and veterinary medicine.

NB: One-Tier Masters (OTM) covers both Bachelor and the Master’s levels.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

The study programmes and Host Institutions are accessible on the online application system’s website: (https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/).

The scholarship covers Tuition fee, Accommodation, Medical Insurance and a monthly stipend. Please note that these provisions do not fully cover all the costs of living in Hungary but are only a contribution to the living expenses.

Applicants are advised to check the expected living expenses both in Hungary and in the city that they wish to live in before applying by visiting: http://www.studyinhungary.hu/livingin-hungary/menu/your-costs-of-living.html

Eligibility

A. Undergraduate

a) Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).
b) Not more than 25 years of age.
c) Grade “B” in core subjects in the preferred field of study.
d) Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years.
e) Have original KCSE certificate.

B. Postgraduate

(i) Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree upper second class honors level.
(ii) For PhD, applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree.
(iii) Are below thirty eight (38) years for Masters and forty five (45) years for PhD.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Education offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor Room 2702. The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: http://www.education.go.ke

2. All applicants must also submit their application through the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation. After registration, the applicants are able to access the application surface and upload the required documents. Please note that no application will be accepted without the online submission.

A guide to the online submission is available on http://www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu website.

The online application can be accessed on: http://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu
The deadline for submission of the complete application package of online application to the Tempus Public Foundation is 15th January 2021 (23:59 Central European Time).

3. Doctoral candidates are advised to visit website (http://www.doktori.hu) before applying.

4. Students applying for doctoral program must have a supervisor at the host university. A statement of acceptance issued by the supervisor must be attached to the application.

5. Candidates who are in service should submit their application forms through their Heads of Departments and attach the recommendation letter.

6. Completed application forms with certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, Birth Certificate, other testimonials and a proposal/study plan in the area of study (for PhD study only ), and a copy of online application form should be sent to:
Director, University Education
Ministry of Education,
P. O. Box 9583 – 00200
NAIROBI

Or delivered to: Telposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2702. The same can be emailed through directoruniversities2018@gmail.com

7. Only shortlisted applicants (who shall be informed by email or phone call from only phone number 0771842051 shall be invited for interview.

The preliminary and online application forms should reach the Ministry not later than Tuesday,19th January, 2021 by 5pm.

NB:
1. The Ministry of Education is the designated Agent for the Hungary Government scholarships. It is mandatory for all interested applicants to go through the Ministry’s preliminary selection process.
2. Preference for nominations at postgraduate level will be given to teaching staff in the Universities and University Constituent Colleges.

Teachers’ Transfers: What TSC Boss Dr. Nancy Macharia, CS Magoha and IG told MPs- Full Report

The Committee on Education chaired by Tinderet MP Hon Melly on Wednesday February 26, 2020, held a meeting with the Ministry of Education, TSC, and office of the Inspector General of Police, following an order by the speaker of the National Assembly last week. The meeting was held to address the recent massive transfers of teachers working in the North Easter Region following attacks by Militia Group, the Alshabaab. Here is an account of what happened during the meeting courtesy of http://educationnewshub.co.ke and the National Assembly press.


RESPONSES BY TSC

The Teacher’s Service Commission was first to respond to the Questions raised by the Wajir West MP Hon Ahmed Kolosh, who last week; on the floor of the house, sought explanations why TSC has been transferring Teachers from the Region.

Below were the responses from the TSC Boss Dr. Nancy Macharia;

Dr. Nancy Macharia; TSC Boss
  • “Even as we are accused of removing teachers from N.Eastern, we did our best to ensure that they worked there, and even interdicted (and later rehired) some who were not in line with their employment terms.”
  • “Between 2018 and 2020, there have been sporadic attacks on Non-local teachers by some Locals in these regions, causing the instability of their stay there.”
  • “I want to let you know that it’s only in the North Eastern region that the Recruitment of Teachers is open round the Year. And we have even reviewed some of our laws to accommodate the volatile situation.”
  • “We have no issues whatsoever with sending teachers to any part of this country, but their security and Wellbeing is a priority to us.”
  • “The Commission has taken various initiatives to help solve the stalemate, including engagement of Government Institutions, Political and Local leaders. Some of whom have dismissed the security concerns raised by the teachers.”
  • ‘Since the beginning of attacks on teachers in N.E.R, the KNUT and KUPPET have piled pressure on us to transfer teachers from these regions,and even sponsored the teachers to file court cases against the Employer.”
  • “We have been portrayed as a heartless employer which has no regard for the wellbeing of our teachers in these regions, while in reality we have done our best to ensure their safety.”
  • “We are asking the Leaders of North Eastern region to help us in encouraging their locals who are trained teachers, to apply for teaching jobs in that region. And to encourage more of their people to train as teachers so they don’t need to demand for non-local teachers.”
  • “The continuous condemnation by local leaders on the transfer of teachers during attacks in the region have continued to cause panic among teachers left behind, who in turn, seek transfers too, in fear of their safety.”
  • “We have to emphasize here, that safety concerns of our teachers are of paramount importance to us as an employer, contrary to the misconception that we don’t care about their wellbeing once deployed to their stations of duty.”
  • “Teaching, like any other profession in this country, is a serious profession and if our teachers are to be marketable beyond our borders, we cannot lower our standards of qualification to be trained as a teacher.”
  • “I’m worried when its implied that we aren’t taking any affirmative action, we have done the best that we can to employ more teachers on Permanent and Pensionable basis almost immediately after graduation.”

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INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE

Here is what the Inspector General of Police, Hillary Mutyambai, had to say;

Inspector General of Police, Hillary Mutyambai,
  • “We still have a big number of police officers in training, whom we hope to deploy to this region in the next two months. Despite the fact that we have also lost a very large number of police officers in the area, during our intervention.”
  • “This is a very comprehensive and complex situation that needs a partnership between the local leaders and security personnel to handle. The leaders must talk to their people.”
  • “As unfortunately implied by Hon Kolosh, to us, if a death occurs on the ground, it’s not a matter of a local police officer vs a non-local officer, it is our officer who is accorded the same treatment regardless of their origin.”
  • “Any insecurity cases facing teachers were, and have always been, communicated in real time. We have always advised accordingly.”
  • “The National Police Service only comes in to respond because the TSC has given Insecurity as one of the reasons why they’re transferring teachers from the North Eastern region.”
  • “The question on why teachers were running to the bush and not to the police stations, is a matter we cannot generalize. The police officers deployed to the region have given their best service to the people and should be acknowledged so.”

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RESPONSE FORM EDUCATION CABINET SECRETARY, PROF. GEORGE MAGOHA

On his part Prof. George Magoha, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Education, told the Legislators the following;

Prof. George Magoha, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Education
  • “The Leadership of the Northern region should identify students fit to be trained as teachers, so they can be trained a soon as possible.”
  • “I am aware that there are 24,058 students in the North Eastern region who scored grade C plain and above. I dont see why we cannot train them to be teachers, to teach in their own locality.”
  • “Everything the MP who raised this question said is correct, except the omission of the fact that people died there, Kenyans died in the North Eastern region.”

While signing off Chair, Melly said; “We have heard the submissions of the Commission, the Ministry, and the I.G. We shall retreat to write our report on this matter as a Committee, bearing in mind all the issues presented before us today. In all, the Kenyan child is the priority in this matter.”

Julius Kibiwott Melly is the member of the National Assembly of Kenya for Tinderet

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  • Access the new TPAD 2 registration portal by clicking on this link; http://35.229.67.130/auth/create_account
  • Now enter the required data; TSC Number, Phone Number, ID Number, E-mail and password.
  • Click on ‘Create Account’ once through.
  • Your account will be created and logged onto automatically.
  • In the new window, add your level of education and subjects combination details.
  • To update information on Subject Combination, select ‘Subject Combination’ Tab. Then, click on ‘Add Subjects Combination’. Now, type in your subjects and click on ‘Submit’.
  • To add your qualification details, select the ‘Level of Education’ tab followed by ‘Add Education Level’. Select your KCSE Grade, Highest Level of Education and Institution where you attended. Click on ‘Submit’ once done.
  • Now you can proceed to log into your account by clicking on ‘proceed to Log in’.

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Lusoi Secondary School is a public Mixed, (Boys’ and Girls’) Sub-County Level Day Senior School that is physically located at Kieni East Subcounty in Nyeri County of the Central Region, Kenya. Placement in the school is done by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kenya. To be placed to join this school, a grade 9 learner has to select the school online and placement is done based on the available grade 10 vacancies.  We have also provided the School’s Official Phone Number Contact. Reach the Principal directly on:  (+254)0702697979

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Key Details about the school.

Country where found: Kenya.

Region: Central.

County: Nyeri County.

Subcounty: Kieni East Subcounty.

School Type/ Ownership: A Public School.

Nature os School/ CBE Level: Senior School (SS).

Category: Regular School

School’s Official Name: Lusoi Secondary School 

Sex: Mixed, (Boys’ and Girls’)  School.

School Cluster/ Level: Sub-County School whose Classification is C4.

Accomodation Type: Day  School.

Knec Code:  08210312

School’s Official Phone Number:   (+254)0702697979

Official Email Address for the School: LusoiSecondarySchool@gmail.com.

Postal Address:  P.O. Box 218, Kiganjo- Kenya.

Total Number of Subjects Combinations Offered at the School: Subjects’ Combinations in various Pathways.

Fees paid at Lusoi Secondary School 

Fees paid at the school is determined by the Ministry of Education and is uniform for all Senior Schools; countrywide. National Senior schools have the highest fees set; followed by Extra-County, County and Sub-County schools in that order.

Lusoi Secondary School Profile & Information

Complete overview of academic programs and school details

LUSOI SECONDARY SCHOOL

Location- NYERI
Sex- MIXED
Category- REGULAR
Cluster- C4

Pathways and Subjects offered at Lusoi Secondary School

1- STEM

1- Social Sciences

1- Arts & Sports

Subject Combinations Offered at Lusoi Secondary School

View all available subject combinations at this school

ARTS & SPORTS SCIENCE

1
SPORTSCode: AS2009
Biology,Geography,Sports & Recreation
3 SubjectsARTS & SPORTS SCIENCE

SOCIAL SCIENCES

1
HUMANITIES & BUSINESS STUDIESCode: SS2019
Christian Religious Education,Geography,History & Citizenship
3 SubjectsSOCIAL SCIENCES

STEM

1
PURE SCIENCESCode: ST1042
Agriculture,Biology,Chemistry
3 SubjectsSTEM

How to get the School’s Knec Results.

To check the school’s Knec results, visit Knec Portal and search for the school by its name.

📍 How to get more Information about the School

For more information about admission requirements, facilities, and application procedures, contact the school directly. Use the official phone number indicated above to get information about the school’s fees, uniform, meals and performance.

How to Contact the Ministry of Education, MoE- Kenya..

Contact the Ministry by using the following details;

1. State Department of Early Learning and Basic Education:

  • Postal Address: P.O Box 36260-00200 Nairobi, Kenya
  • Physical Address: Jogoo House B, Taifa Road
  • Telephone Number: +254-020-3318581
  • Email: psbasic@education.go.ke

2. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION’s HEAD OFFICE.

  • Physical Location: Jogoo House “B” Taifa Road
  • Postal Address: P.O. Box 300400-00100 Nairobi.
  • Email: info@education.go.ke
  • Phone : +254(0) 3318581

How to Select Grade 10 Subjects and schools

To select Grade 10 schools and subjects under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya, Grade 9 learners should first choose a career pathway (STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts & Sports Science). Then, they’ll select three subject combinations within that pathway and finally, choose four schools for each combination, totaling 12 schools. To select preferred Grade 10 Schools and Subject Combinations, use the Ministry of Education portal selection.education.go.ke.

1. How you can Choose a Career Pathway:

  • Identify your interests and potential career aspirations.
  • Select one of the three pathways: STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts & Sports Science.
  • Confirm your choice to proceed with the pathway.

2. Select Subject Combinations:

  • The portal will provide you with a list of subject combinations available within your chosen pathway.
  • Choose three subject combinations that align with your interests and strengths.

3. Select Preferred Senior Schools:

  • For each subject combination, select four schools from the available clusters.
  • This ensures a diverse range of options and equal representation from different categories of schools.
  • A total of 12 schools will be selected: 4 for the first subject combination, 4 for the second, and 4 for the third.

TSC List of Approved TSC Teaching Subject Combinations for Secondary Schools

Science Combinations

  • Chemistry & Biology
  • Chemistry & Physics
  • Agriculture & Geography
  • Biology & Geography
  • Home Science & Biology
  • Physics & Computer
  • Agriculture & Biology
  • Agriculture & Chemistry

Language Combinations

  • English & Literature
  • Kiswahili & CRE (Christian Religious Education)
  • Kiswahili & History
  • Kiswahili & Geography
  • German & Geography
  • German & CRE
  • Kiswahili & IRE (Islamic Religious Education)
  • Kiswahili & Home Science
  • Kiswahili & P.E. (Physical Education)
  • French & Geography
  • French & Business Studies
  • French & CRE
  • French & History
  • Arabic & IRE
  • German & History

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  • Mathematics & Geography
  • Mathematics & Computer
  • Mathematics & Chemistry
  • Mathematics & Biology
  • Mathematics & Physics

Humanities Combinations

  • Geography & CRE
  • History & CRE
  • Geography & History
  • Geography & IRE
  • History & IRE
  • History & P.E.
  • Geography & P.E.
  • Geography & Business Studies
  • Home Science & History
  • Home Science & CRE
  • SNE & P.E.
  • Music & P.E.

Technical Combinations

  • Metal Work & Mathematics
  • Metal Work & Physics
  • Woodwork & Mathematics
  • Woodwork & Physics
  • Electricity & Mathematics
  • Electricity & Physics
  • Fine Arts & History (Fine)
  • Art & Geography
  • Art & Design & History
  • Art & Design & Geography
  • Kiswahili & Home Science
  • Kiswahili & P.E.

SELECTION OF PATHWAYS AND SENIOR SCHOOLS

• Determination of pathways per senior school
• Determination of vacancies for boarding and day schooling in senior schools
• Selection of pathways, subjects’ combination and schools by grade 9 learners Selection based on pathway

The learner will select 12 schools for their chosen pathway as follows.
– Four 4 schools in first choice track and subject combination
– Four (4) schools in second choice subject combination
– Four (4) schools in third choice subject combination (Total 12 schools) Selection based on accommodation

Out of the 12 schools selected based on pathway;

  • 9 will be boarding schools; 3 from the learners’ home county, 6 from outside their home county/county of residence.
  • Three (3) day schools in their home sub county/sub county of residence. (Total 12 schools)
    Pre selection – A school that does not allow open placement can apply to be pre-select if it meets the criteria defined by the Ministry of Education.

How Placement of learners to Senior Schools (SS) at Grade 10 will be done

It will be based on:

  • Top 6 learners per gender in each STEM track per sub-county will be placed for Boarding in  schools of choice
  • Top 3 learners per gender in each Social Science track per sub-county will be placed for Boarding in schools of choice
  • Top 2 learners per gender in each Arts and Sports Science track per sub-county be placed to Boarding schools of their choice
  • Placement of Candidates with Achievement Level of averaging 7 and 8 per track to boarding schools of their choice

Admission and replacement process

  • Placement results will show where learners have been placed
  • Admission letters/joining instructions shall be accessed online using the learner’s assessment Number.
  • All schools, both public and private shall admit Grade 10 through KEMIS
  • Leaners will be entered to the KEMIS System only after reporting physically to the school.
  •  Daily online reporting shall be monitored through KEMIS

Replacements

  •  Schools with vacancies will declare through their respective county directors of education
  •  Learners who wish to change schools will make requests through the heads of junior schools at least 2 weeks before the official grade 10 reporting date
  • Priority shall be given to those who had earlier selected the schools they are requesting for  Approvals by MoE shall be based on senior schools’ documented capacity
  • Upon a request’s approval, the joining instructions shall be accessed online; at no time shall a school issue printed letters for replacement cases
  • Replacement will be done once and shall be irreversible

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Kimandi Mixed Secondary School is a public Mixed, (Boys’ and Girls’) Sub-County Level Day Senior School that is physically located at Gatanga Subcounty in Murang’a County of the Central Region, Kenya. Placement in the school is done by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kenya. To be placed to join this school, a grade 9 learner has to select the school online and placement is done based on the available grade 10 vacancies.  The School’s Official Phone Number Contact is: +254 722440762

Key Details about the school.

Country where found: Kenya.

Region: Central.

County: Murang’a.

Subcounty: Gatanga Subcounty.

School Type/ Ownership: A Public School.

Nature os School/ CBE Level: Senior School (SS).

Category: Regular School

School’s Official Name: Kimandi Mixed Secondary School 

Sex: Mixed, (Boys’ and Girls’)  School.

School Cluster/ Level: Sub-County School whose Classification is C4.

Accomodation Type: Day  School.

Knec Code:  10234203

School’s Official Phone Number:  +254 722440762

Total Number of Subjects Combinations Offered at the School: 8

Fees paid at Kimandi Mixed Secondary School 

Fees paid at the school is determined by the Ministry of Education and is uniform for all Senior Schools; countrywide. National Senior schools have the highest fees set; followed by Extra-County, County and Sub-County schools in that order.

Subject Combinations Offered at Kimandi Mixed Secondary School

View all available subject combinations at this school

STEM

5
APPLIED SCIENCESCode: ST2007
Business Studies,Computer Studies,Physics
3 SubjectsSTEM
PURE SCIENCESCode: ST1044
Biology,Building & Construction,Chemistry
3 SubjectsSTEM
APPLIED SCIENCESCode: ST2091
Advanced Mathematics,Agriculture,Home Science
3 SubjectsSTEM
APPLIED SCIENCESCode: ST2095
Agriculture,Home Science,Wood Work
3 SubjectsSTEM
TECHNICAL STUDIESCode: ST3014
Biology,Electricity,Geography
3 SubjectsSTEM

SOCIAL SCIENCES

3
HUMANITIES & BUSINESS STUDIESCode: SS2019
Christian Religious Education,Geography,History & Citizenship
3 SubjectsSOCIAL SCIENCES
HUMANITIES & BUSINESS STUDIESCode: SS2061
Business Studies,Geography,Literature in English
3 SubjectsSOCIAL SCIENCES
HUMANITIES & BUSINESS STUDIESCode: SS2069
Christian Religious Education,Fasihi ya Kiswahili,History & Citizenship
3 SubjectsSOCIAL SCIENCES

📍 How to get more Information about the School

For more information about admission requirements, facilities, and application procedures, contact the school directly. Use the official phone number indicated above to get information about the school’s fees, uniform, meals and performance.

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To select Grade 10 schools and subjects under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya, Grade 9 learners should first choose a career pathway (STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts & Sports Science). Then, they’ll select three subject combinations within that pathway and finally, choose four schools for each combination, totaling 12 schools. To select preferred Grade 10 Schools and Subject Combinations, use the Ministry of Education portal selection.education.go.ke.

1. How you can Choose a Career Pathway:

  • Identify your interests and potential career aspirations.
  • Select one of the three pathways: STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts & Sports Science.
  • Confirm your choice to proceed with the pathway.

2. Select Subject Combinations:

  • The portal will provide you with a list of subject combinations available within your chosen pathway.
  • Choose three subject combinations that align with your interests and strengths.

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  • For each subject combination, select four schools from the available clusters.
  • This ensures a diverse range of options and equal representation from different categories of schools.
  • A total of 12 schools will be selected: 4 for the first subject combination, 4 for the second, and 4 for the third.

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TOP STUDENT

REVISION

BUSINESS STUDIES

 

 

 

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8 Sample Papers Complete with their Marking Schemes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TEST PAPER I

 

  1. Mention four limitations of advertising as a means of sales promotion.                      (4mks)
  2. The capital structure of a company is divided. Name four such divisions.   (4mk)
  3. List down four features of co-operative society. (4mks)
  4. Indicate the account in which the following entries as made. (4mks)

 

Entry Account
Bad debts  
Carriage inwards  
Returns inwards  
Discounts given  
Gross profit  
Purchases  
Drawings  
Pre-paid rent  

 

  1. Highlight four ways in which Insurance companies make profits.               (4mks)
  2. The major objective in commerce is to maximize profits. Highlight four ways in

which businesses can achieve this important objective.                                                              (4mks)

  1. Use the following information to Calculate the required

Sundry debtors                 52,000

Stock                                   5,000

Cash at bank                   100,000

Capital                              40,000

Net profit                          16,000

Current liabilities             82,000

Calculate:

  • Current ratio.       (3mks)
  • Quick ratio. (2mks)

 

  1. Mention four types of wholesalers.       (4mks)
  2. List down four machines used in the mail nom and their use.       (4mks)

 

MACHINE USE
(i)  
(ii)  
(iii)  
(iv)  

 

  1. The law of demand applies ‘ceteris penbus’ all other factors held constant ). Highlight

four circumstances under which this law may not hold.                                                             (4mks)

  1. As the transport manager of a busy company. Highlight four factors you would consider

before choosing a mode of transport for your goods and services.                                (4mks)

 

 

 

 

 

  1. The following balances were extracted from the books of Beauty Care Enterprises on

31st of March 1997.

Shs.

Fixed Assets                    42,000

Stock                                48,000

Debtors                             50,000

Bank overdraft                 25,000

Creditors                          40,000

Cash in hand                      2,000

 

During the month of April  the following transactions took place.

  • Bought Motor Vehicle on credit valued at kshs. 80,000 from General motors.
  • With drew Sh. 28,000 for personal use.

Required: Prepare a balance sheet as at  April 30th 1997.                                          (5mks)

 

  1. Give four reasons why an office may prefer storing information in Micro-films instead

of files.                                                                                                                                (4mks)

  1. Name four documents used in home trade.                      (4mks)
  2. Mention four reasons to justify that the Central Bank is not a Commercial Bank.    (4mks)
  3. Give four reasons why people prefer using a cheque to cash when effecting payment. (4mks)
  4. The following information relates to Sis Mis traders for the year ended 31st Dec 1996.

Opening stock

Closing stock turnover 8 times

Sales for the year 293,000

            Determine:

  • Cost of sales
  • Purchases
  • Gross profit or Gross loss.  (5mks)
  1. Give four advantages of personal selling as a means of sales promotion.  (4mks)
  2. Mention four of the contents in articles of association. (4mks)
  3. International trade improves the economic welfare of a country. The recent opening

of the East African co-operation seeks to diversify International trade. Highlight four

factors that may hinder this good intention.                                                                    (4mks)

  1. The following balances relates to a business for the year ended 31 Dec 1990.

Capital as at 31 December 1990          170,000

Drawings for the year                               5,000

Net profit for the year                              5,000

Extra capital introduced                         52,000

Purchases                                                            20,000

Determine the amount of capital as at 1 Jan. 1990                                                       (3mks)

(ii) Net profit ratio.                                                                                                          (2mks)

 

  1. Give four functions of commercial attaches.             (4mks)
  2. Mention four investment services offered by the Kenya Posts and Telecommunications.

(4mks)

  1. Name four file covers used in an office.       (4mks)

 

 

 

 

TEST PAPER I

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. – Its Expensive
  • It leads to unnecessary competition
  • It doesn’t lead to sales increases it turns out to be a waste
  • Most advertisements are brief thus they may be misinterpreted.

 

  1. – Called – up capital
  • Paid – up capital
  • Registered capital
  • Issued capital

 

  1. – Voluntary Association – Service motto – serve its members
  • Democratic management
  • Division of profits
  • State control

 

  1. – Bad debts – profits & loss A/C
  • Carriage inwards – Trading account
  • Returns inwards –
  • Discounts given – profit and loss
  • Gross profit – profit and loss
  • Purchases – Trading account
  • Drawings – Balance sheet
  • Prepaid rent – profit & loss

 

  1. – By investing their funds
  • From differences in claims
  • From forfeited funds by policy holders
  • By charging those who bleach the contract of the Policy – a certain amount is deducted when one quits the policy before agreed time.

 

  1. – Reducing prices to increase sales
  • Reduce the cost of production
  • Increase prices of products
  • Expand production and market

 

7.

Current ratio =  Current Assets

Current liabilities

Current Assets:                                   Current liabilities = 82,000

Debtors           52,000

Stock                 5,000                         Current ratio   = 157000

Cash at bank  100,000                                                                 82000

= 1.914

  • Quick ratio = Current assets – Stock = 152,000        = 1.853

                                               Current liabilities                   82,000

 

 

  1. – Truck wholesalers
  • Regional wholesalers
  • General wholesalers
  • Specialized wholesalers
  • Nationwide wholesalers
  • Cash and carry wholesalers

 

  1. – Letter openers – opening mail
  • Franking machines – stamping letters
  • Parcel scales – weighing parcels before dispatch
  • Shredding machine – Shredding unwanted paper
  • Guillotine machine – trimming papers to the required size
  • Stapling machine – a fixing pages together

 

  1. – When the prices of other products change
  • Tastes and preferences of individuals change
  • When products don’t have substances.
  • Incase of primary products that must be consumed
  • Incases of monopolies who are the only producers.

 

  1. – Cost of the transport mode.
  • Distance to the covered
  • Type of goods to be transported
  • Modes of transport available
  • Quantity of goods to be transported.

 

12.

Beauty Care

                     Balance Sheet

                          As 31st March 1997

 

Capital                                    77,000             Fixed Assets        42,000

Less drawings             28,000             Motor Vehicle                  80,000

Net capital                  49,000                                                          122,000

Loan                            28,000

77,000             Current Assets

Current liabilities       25,000             Stock                     48,000

                        Bank overdraft            40,000             Debtors                 50,000

Creditors 1                  80,000             Cash in hand           2,000   100,000

Creditors 2                222,000                                                         222,000

 

13 .-    They are more confidential than files

  • More durable compared to files
  • They take less space
  • Easy to move about and convenient to carry.

 

  1. – Letter of inquiry
  • Catalogue
  • Proforma Invoice
  • Delivery note
  • Promising note
  • Credit note
  • Debit note

 

  1. – Does not rent money to individuals
  • Doesn’t receive deposits from individuals neither does it run accounts for individuals.
  • Not an agent to the stock exchange
  • Does not discount bills of exchange
  • Doesn’t offer money transfer services for individuals.

 

  1. – Cheque is more secure than cash
  • It also acts as evidence of payment
  • Its convenient instead carrying large sums of money
  • Saves ones time as they may not have to go withdraw money to make payment

 

17.

Rate of stock turn – over                                                        Gross loss

Cost of sales                                                                       = Sales – Cost of sales

Average stock                                                                     = 293000 – 464000

8 x average stock) = cost of sales.                                         = 171,000

8 x (opening stock + closing stock) = cost of sales

2

8 x (52000 + 64000) = C.O.S

2

8 x 58000  =  C.O.S

464,000     =  C.O.S

 

  • Purchases + Opening Stock – Closing Stock = C.O.S

464,000 – 52,000 + 64,000  =  476,000

 

  1. – Personal contact with the customers
  • Immediate feedback on customers feelings about a certain product
  • Salesman goes to the particular group targeted.
  • Salesman can persuade and convince people to buy.

 

  1. – Classes and rights of shareholders.
  • Issue and transfer of shares
  • How alterations in the capital could be treated
  • General meeting procedures & sorting rights
  • Qualifications , Duties , and powers of directors
  • Auditing of books
  • Borrowing , dividends and reserve policies.

 

  1. – Some countries may feel they aren’t benefiting much
  • Political differences
  • Instability in neighbouring countries
  • Influx of refugees
  • Different currencies used.

 

 

 

 

21.

Capital owned at the end of the year

= initial capital + Net profit – Drawings – Additional capital

= 170,000 + 5,000 – 100,000 + 52,000

= 222,000 – 105,000

= 122,000

 

  • Net profit ratio =  Net profit x 100

sales

Sales   =  Purchases + Net profit

= 20,000 + 5,000

= 25,000

 

Net profit ratio  =  5,000 x 100          = 20%

25,000

 

22  .-   Search for Kenyan markets abroad

  • Inform businesses abroad of Kenyan goods
  • Negotiate to expand Kenyan Market abroad
  • Liase with the ministry of Commerce to educate Kenyan producers/manufactures.

 

  1. – Sell bearer and premium bonds
  • Operate savings accounts
  • Operate SAYE (Save As You Earn) scheme
  • Have fixed deposit facilities

 

  1. – Box files
  • Flat files
  • Lever arch files
  • Loose leaf binders
  • Ring binders

 

 

TEST PAPER  II

 

  1. (a) Marketing boards are producer organizations set up to encourage and control the

selling of agricultural products. Discuss five functions of these organizations.

(10mks)

(b)  Discuss five differences between a bank statement and a bank pass book.                   (10mks)

 

  1. (a) Despite major development in the transport sector. Many people are still using

carts (both those driven by animals and those pushed by human beings).

Discuss five reasons to show why this type of transport is still preferable to others.

(10mks)

  • Money evolved through several stages to get to the currency notes and coins we

have today. However “ Modern – day trade may compare negatively with barter

trade”. Discuss this statement giving it your support.                                             (10mks)

 

 

  1. (a) A business enterprise should keep a budget other than the other statements it

keeps.   Discuss reasons why this activity is important.                                           (10mks)

  • You are the sales manager of ‘speed’ Industries Ltd. that manufactures tyres.

You are faced with the decision to choose an appropriate channel to distribute the

product.  Discuss the factors you consider in your choice.                                 (10mks)

 

  1. (a) Mail order business is whereby customers place their orders through mail  and goods

are also send through mail. This business  is however not popular in Kenya.

Discuss five reasons to encourage your colleagues to start this type of business.             (10mks)

  • Discuss the factors that influence the choice of a filing system in an organization. (10mks)
  1. (a) Briefly explain the following terms as used in Capital structure of a company.
  • Registered capital.        (2½ mks)
  • Called – up capital. (2½ mks)
  • Issued capital. (2½ mks)
  • Paid – up capital. (2½ mks)

 

  • Specialization is the separation of jobs, activities and processes so that every individual concentrates on what they can do best. Name and explain four major such divisions.

(12mks)

 

  1. (a) Discuss five benefits that the Kenyan government gets from Binded Warehouses. (10mks)
  • Mwachai BINA’s books disclose the following information for the period ended

31 Dec. 1996.

 

Opening Stock                        21000  
Purchases                                40000  
Closing Stock                          10000  
Sales                                        82000  
Returns inwards                        2000  
Motor Vehicle                         10000  
Rent                                           3000  
Sales expenses                         18000  
Discount received                      3000  

 

Required: Draw up Mwachai’s trading profit and loss  account for the period ended.     (10mks)

 

 

TEST PAPER  II

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. (a) –    Encourage and control marketing of agricultural products by purchasing them from

farmers.

  • Encourage stable prices and incomes by keeping prices fairly fixed and store
  • unsold goods to act as buffer stock.
  • Offer loans for farm input purchasing.
  • Help government to regulate, license and impure major export crops e.g. tea.
  • Provision of a wide range of experts dealing with agricultural products
  • They do research work to improve yield.

 

 

  • – A bank statement is issued after an account holder has requested for it whereas a bank pan

book is issued after one opens an account.

  • Pass book can be used to withdraw money whereas a statement cannot.
  • A bank pass book contains all the particulars of a person e.g. a passport size. Whereas a bank statement doesn’t have
  • A bank statement is seasonal that is its issued from time to time whereas a pass book is more permanent.
  • A bank statement shows only the transactions that were undertaken in a certain period of time but a passbook may contain all the transactions since the account was opened.
  • A bank statement may be given to anyone who holds either a savings or current account but pass book may be given only to those with savings account where cheque facilities aren’t available.

 

  1. (a) –     Carts are cheap to buy and maintain
  • They are cheap and negotiable
  • They are flexible – can be used where there aren’t any roads
  • Convenient for short distances
  • Can deliver at the doorsteps
  • Readily available.

 

(b) –   Trading procedures have become complicated

  • Increased fraud and cheating over money
  • Trade has become risky due to theft and carrying of large sums of money
  • Trade has become expensive where one has to bank money, pay interest for loans etc.
  • It has been dominated by only a few leaving out the majority.

 

  1. (a) – Business is done to compare the actual results with the budgeted plans.
  • Aids in communication e.g. employees are fully aware of tasks to undertake within a certain period of time i.e. time budget.
  • Increase efficiency as everyone want to accomplish what is expected of them.
  • Evaluation of performance to know what was achieved according to the budget

and what was not and why.

  • Avoid time and money wastage as each is accounted for at the end of the period.
  • Know output of employees as each departments achievement are seen.

 

  • – Cost – choose channels which are not too expensive so that profits aren’t reduced.
  • Nature of my produce – Requires middlemen with tyre knowledge.
  • Size or Nature of market – if the market is large enough around the factories

the short channels are chosen.

  • Marketing risks – to minimize these then middlemen will be involved
  • Government policy – If there is any directive according to the state law as to who should sell tyres.
  • Competition – If we are forcing steep competition then its advisable to market the goods ourselves to take care of our customers and convince them to buy.

 

4 . (a)  –    It is cheap as its not necessary to maintain expensive showrooms.

  • Doesn’t require a fleet of transport vehicles
  • Salesmen may not be required and few employees can handle the mail.
  • Distributor may contain complete control over the products on his own.
  • Goods sold for cash checks on bad debts
  • Can operate with little capital as its unnecessary to have huge stocks of goods.

(b) –     Number of files & documents to be kept

  • Simplicity – to be understand easily by new employees
  • Flexible to accommodate more information without having to change existing documents .
  • Easy reference and minimum risk of misfilling.
  • Documents shouldn’t be filed more than once in different subjects.
  • Must be affordable.

 

  1. (a) Registered capital – Maximum amount of capital a company expects to raise from

its shares and its also the amount stated in the Articles of Association.

 

Called – up capital – once the shares have been put to the public for subscription they may be called upon to pay for either all the shares or only a certain amount. The total of the amount that will be paid is called – up capital.

 

Issued capital – Although the company has registered capital it may decide to put only a portion of these to the  public to start with. The total amount released then is issued – capital.

 

Paid – up capital – The total amount received from subscribers by the company out of the called – up capital.

 

(b)    Trade divisions (professions division)

A person concentrates on the professional trade or service e.g. teaching , fishing.

 

Process division – Although in the same trade different people have their work being divided into a number of stages, activities or processes each being undertaken by a different group of people.

 

Regional or Territorial specialization – Two or more firms on the same product to complete the production process e.g. firm may undertake the processing of cotton whereas as B does the  packaging.

 

Nationalized specialization – Based on soils , climates , skills and costs of production. Applied in International trade whereas a country concentrates on the production of a particular commodity or supply of service e.g. Kenya is known for coffee production.

(4 x 2 ½) = 10 mks

 

6   (a)  –     Collecting of duties which the government revenue.

  • Checks on imports – Quantity and equality
  • Checks on illegal trade e.g. drugs / firearms
  • Use them to compile statistical data or imports.
  • Use them to keep confiscated goods that would later be government property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)

            MWACHAI’S BINA

                    Trading profit and loss account for the year ended Dec. 31 1996

 

 

Opening Stock                        21,000                         Sales               82,000

Purchases                    40,000                         Returns             2,000

G.A.S                          61,000                         inwards

Less Closing Stock     10,000

Cost of sales               51,000

Gross profit                29,000

80,000                                                 80,000

Rent                              3,000                         Gross profit                            31,000

Sales expense             18,000                              b/f

Net profit                    13,000                         Discount received                     3,000

34,000                                                                         34,000

 

20 times ½ = 10mks

 

TEST PAPER III

 

  1. Distinguish the following terms:       6mks
  2. Free goods and economic goods
  3. Consumer goods and producer goods
  4. Business wealth and personal wealth
  5. State four advantages of a bonded warehouse       4mks
  6. Name the factor of production that each of the following resources relate to.       5mks

Resource                                                   Factor of production

  1. Teacher ______________________________________
  2. Computer ______________________________________
  3. Water ______________________________________
  4. Sole proprietor ______________________________________
  5. Forest ______________________________________

 

  1. Mention any four methods used for sending money through the post office.       4mks
  2. Using the book keeping equation, indicate the correct figure in the empty spaces provided.

 

Assets Capital Liabilities.
180,000 50,000  
200,000   90,000
  45,000 38,000
150,000   50,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. The following information was drafted from the books of Rayrose college on 31st Jan 2002.

Item                                         Amount (Kshs)

Opening stock                         400,000

Sales                                       700,000

Closing stock                          10,000

Purchases                                150,000

Sales returns                           20,000

Purchase returns                     50,000

Salaries and wages                 80,000

Rent                                        70,000

Income                                                80,000

 

Calculate:

  1. Gross Profit            4mks
  2. Net profit            4mks
  3. Mark-up percentage            2mks

 

  1. State any four conditions under which a proforma invoice may be used.
  2. Highlight any four services rendered by retailers to consumers.       4mks
  3. Outline any four functions of the Kenya External Trade Authority by (K.E.T.A.) 4mks
  4. Mention four limitations of advertising as a means of sales promotion       4mks

 

  1. As the transport manager of a busy company highlight four factors you would consider

before choosing a mode of transport for your goods and services.                                4mks

  1. “Most secondary schools maintain that students should pay fees with cheques and not cash” Account for this statement.                                                                                         4mks
  2. Indicate the account in which the following entries are made.

Entry

Account
Carriage inwards  
Carriage outwards  
Incomes receivable  
Return inwards expenses.  

 

  1. List four features of co-operative societies.       4mks
  2. Outline any four barriers that hinder effective communication.       4mks
  3. Highlight any four problems or challenges that businesses would face due to adoption

of the decentralization policy.                                                                                   4mks

  1. Give any four benefits that a farmer would reap from being a member of a producer cooperative.       4mks
  2. Outline any four features of multiple shops.       4mks
  3. With the aid of a tree diagram, show the main divisions of trade.       3mks
  4. What is meant by the following abbreviations as used in the study of commerce. 4mks
  5. O. R __________________________________________________________
  6. O . M . O __________________________________________________________
  • I . F ___________________________________________________________
  1. W. O ___________________________________________________________

 

 

  1. State any four methods that the government of Kenya uses to protect its consumers. 4mks
  2. Give any three characteristics of money as a medium of exchange       3mks
  3. What is a ‘bill of exchange’       2mks
  4. Highlight any three demerits of the barter system of trade.       3mks

 

TEST PAPER  III

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. Distinguishing Concepts.
  2. a) Free goods                 –  Those things which are given free by nature eg air.  Have utility but

no economic value.

Economic goods          –  Those things which are scarce when compared to human wants and

human effort required to obtain them.  Have utility and economic

value (price)

  1. b) Consumer goods        –  Goods meant for direct consumption and they satisfy economic

wants may be  perishable or durable.

Produce goods           –  Goods that help in further production of consumer goods.  They

assist in  production eg machinery.

  1. c) Business Wealth –  Goods of value (assets) that belong to a business eg. Premises.

Personal Wealth        –  Consists of items that belong to an individual person eg clothes,

TV,   etc.                                         1 x 6

 

  1. Advantages of a bonded warehouse.
  • Goods can be prepared for sale while in bond
  • If goods are sold on bond, the duty passes to the buyer
  • The owner can look for market first before paying the duty
  • Some goods lose weight so the duty paid becomes lower if its based on weight
  • Ensures that no duty is evaded since the goods cant be released without payment
  • Enables the government to check on prohibited goods and smuggling.

Any other relevant point.

 

  1. Resource Factor of production
  2. a) Teacher                                     Labour
  3. b) computer Capital
  4. c) Water Land
  5. d) Sole proprietor Enterprenuer
  6. e) Forest Land                            1 x 4

 

  1. Methods of sending money through post office.
  • Telegraphic money order
  • Ordinary money order
  • Registered mail
  • Postal order. 1 x 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

Capital

Liabilities
180,000 50,000 130,000
200,000 110,000 90,000
83,000 45,000 38,000
150,000 100,000 50,000

1 x 4

  1. a) Calculating gross profit

 

Rayrose College

Trading account

 For the year ended 31st Jan 2001

 

Kshs.                                                                                                         Kshs.

Opening stock                                 400,000                                Sales                     700,000

Add purchases      130,000                                   Less sales returns                                20,000

Less purchases       50,000               100,000                    Net sales                                 680,000    

500,000

Less closing stock                                      10,000

Cost of goods sold                                    490,000

Gross profit c d                            190,000

            680,000                                                                 680,000

Gross Profit b d           190,000

   4mks

Calculating Net profit.

Net profit   = (Gross profit + income) – expenses

Income   =  80,000

Expenses         = Salaries & wages + rent

=  80,000 + 70,000

=   130,000

hence N.P        = ( 190,000 + 80,000)  – 150,000

=   270,000  –  150,000

kshs. 120,000                                                                4mks

 

  1. Calculating mark-up percentage.

Mark – up       =     Gross profi     x 100

Cost of goods sold

190,000    x 100

490,000

=  38.8%                                                                                 2mks

 

  1. When a proforma invoice may be used.
  • When the seller wants to request for payment before goods are delivered
  • When the seller does not want to give credit to the buyer
  • Issue to an agent who sells goods on behalf of the seller
  • Used by importers to get customs clearance before the goods are sent

 

 

 

  • Serve the purpose of a quotation
  • Sent to the buyer to show him what he would have to pay if he bought goods sent on approval. 1 x 4

 

  1. Services rendered by retailers to consumers
  • Selling goods to consumers in affordable units
  • Display goods to enable consumers know which alternatives exist.
  • Advise the consumers on use. Servicing and maintenance of goods
  • Stock a large variety from different manufacturers as per the needs of consumers
  • Provide credit facilities to worthy customers
  • Offers after sales services on technical goods to the consumers

Any other relevant point.                   1 x 4

 

  1. Functions of K.E.T.A.
  • Marketing of Kenyan products in foreign markets
  • Advise manufacturers on how to improve the quality of their products in order to get bigger markets overseas.
  • Providing training facilities on export matters
  • Arrange trade fairs and exhibitions in foreign countries to introduce Kenya products in foreign countries.
  • Publishing information on the possibilities of the expansion of exports
  • Encourage the production and marketing of handicrafts
  • Provide trade facilities and negotiate with transport companies on behalf of exporters.

1 x 4

 

  1. Limitations of Advertising.
  • Its expensive to the producer who may have to go through advertising agencies.
  • May be misleading or deceitful since they create unproductive competition.
  • The consumer is penalised in terms of prices since advertising costs are passed over to him
  • Creates mechanical buying particularly for permanently advertised products
  • Some advertisements are nasty and dirty hence leads to decay of good morals

Any other relevant point.                   1 x 4

 

  1. Factors to consider when choosing mode of transport.
  • The cost of transport
  • Speed and time taken
  • Nature of goods
  • Flexibility
  • Packing requirements
  • Distance to be covered
  • Insurance risks. 1 x 4

 

  1. Advantages of cheques.
  • Secure since if stolen they can be traced
  • Convenient to carry than coins and notes
  • Payment can be made without the need to travel
  • Acts as evidence of payment.

                                   Any other relevant point.                   1 x 4

 

Entry Account
Carriage inwards Trading account
Carriage outwards Profit and loss
Incomes receivable Profit and loss
Return inwards Trading account

 

  1. Features of cooperatives.
  • Voluntary Association ie open to all
  • Service motto ie serves its members and that profit is not the only motive
  • One for all and all for one ie self help through mutual help
  • Democratic management
  • Division of profit is done on the basis of service rendered
  • State control ie state exercises chose control. 1 x 4

 

  1. Barriers to effective communication
  • The language used
  • The medium used
  • Willingness of the receiver to listen
  • Noise
  • Attitudes of the communicators
  • Poor planning
  • Improper timing Any other relevant point.                   1 x 4

 

  1. Problems of decentralization.
  • Lack of trained personnel
  • Lack of basic infrastructures such as roads
  • Basic services like banking may not be found in all areas
  • Inadequate market
  • Certain benefits eg entertainment may not be found in the decentralized industries.

Any other relevant point.             1 x 4

 

  1. Benefits from co-operatives.
  • Fair price for his her produce
  • Reduced costs of transport, processing and marketing
  • Get ideas regarding quality improvement, better methods of cultivation, etc
  • Secure credit on reasonable terms than an individual could
  • Purchasing farm equipment’s at reasonable prices
  • A farmer is assumed of a stable price for his produce. 1 x 4

 

  1. Features of multiple shops.
  • Uniformity of the premises, external shop front, internal layout, etc
  • Control is vested in the central organisation
  • Buying if centralised and selling is decentralized through several branches.
  • Deal only in a particular set of goods
  • Sales are strictly cash
  • Selling prices are fixed by the central organisation.

Any other relevant point.             1 x 4

 

 

  1. Divisions of trade.

Trade

 

 

 

Home trade                             Foreign trade

 

 

 

Retail          Wholesales                     Import             Export

 

  1. Meaning of abbreviations.
  2. i) O.R –  Free On Rail
  3. ii) N. O. – Or Nearest Offer

iii)  C. I. F       –  Cost, Insurance and Freight

  1. iv) W. O –  Cash With Order.

 

  1. Government methods of consumer protection.
  • Setting up standards eg Kenya Bureau of Standards
  • Price control
  • Licences
  • Food and Drugs Acts.
  • Sale of Goods Act.
  • Public Heath Act.

 

  1. Characteristics of money
  • Acceptability
  • Portability
  • Divisibility
  • Durability
  • Homogeneity
  • Stability
  • Scarcity
  • Cognizability 1 x 3

 

  1. A bill of exchange is an unconditional order from one party to the other to pay on demand or at a stated future date the sum on the bill. It must be signed by the drawer and be accepted by the drawee.                                                                                                         2mks

 

  1. Demerits of barter trade.
  • Lack of double coincidence of wants
  • Lack of standard measure of value
  • Indivisibility of some products
  • Bulkiness of some products
  • Lack of storage facilities. 1 x 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEST PAPER  IV

 

  1. a) Explain the role played by the Jua Kali sector in the development of Kenya today            10mks
  2. b) Explain the problems experienced by cooperative societies.                                          10mks

 

  1. a) Discuss the factors that may influence the growth of a business unit.                                   10mks
  2. b) Discuss the factors that you would consider when choosing the mode of transport. 10mks
  3. a) The following information relates to demand and supply schedule for good.

Price per unit (Kshs.)             Quantity demanded                Quantity supplied.

70                                100                                          1000

60                                500                                          800

50                                500                                          400

30                                800                                          400

20                                900                                          300

10                                1000                                        100

  1. On the graph paper provided, draw the demand and supply curve on the same graph

and determine equilibrium price and quantity.                                                  10mks

  1. What would happen if the price of good X was increased from shs. 50 to shs. 70.                                                                                                         2mks
  • What would happen if the price of good X was decreased from shs. 50 to shs. 10.                                                                                                              2mks
  1. b) Outline the disadvantages if sole proprietorship.             6mks

 

  1. a)  Explain the differences between private limited company and public limited

company.                                                                                                       10mks

  1. b) Explain the role played by warehousing as an aid to trade among others.            10mks
  1. a)  Explain the problems that  Kenya experiences due to concentration of industries

in the urban centres.                                                                                             10mks

  1. Discuss the main functions of the accounts department in any business enterprise.

10mks

  1. a)  Discuss the main factors that influence the demand for a particular good or service.

10mks

  1. b) Explain the factors to consider when choosing means of communication.            10mks

 

 

TEST PAPER  IV

MARKING SCHEME.

 

  1. a) Role played by the Jua Kali sector in the development of Kenya today
  • Source of income to individuals
  • Source of employment both to owners and others
  • Provide market for raw materials produced in rural areas.
  • Earns foreign exchange eg curios and sold abroad
  • Government gains revenue from taxes
  • Provide goods at affordable prices to the locals
  • Provides investment opportunities
  • Promotes communal development as evidenced by women groups.

Any other relevant point                                2 x 5

 

   

 

  1. b) Problems experienced by cooperative societies.
  • Limited supply of goods and services since they concentrate on pure or main goods for export
  • Managerial problems due to inefficient committees, who lack appropriate education and relevant experience.
  • Financial problems due to embezzlement of funds by leaders.
  • Scattered population and poor basic infrastructures such as roads and other communication network.
  • Political interference since the government does not let the co-operatives to operate independently
  • Corruption particularly in recruitment of personnel which leads to inefficiency.

2 x 5

 

  1. a) Factors that may influence the growth of a business unit.
  • Availability of sufficient capital
  • Availability of market for the product
  • Favourable legal factors
  • Mature of product service
  • Minimal costs of production leading to high profits
  • Availability of transport and communication facilities.

Any other relevant point   2 x 5

 

  1. b) Factors that you would consider when choosing the mode of transport.
  • Cost freight rate:  Amount of money paid to transport companies and should be maintained at lowest levels possible.
  • Speed and time: Time required to transport goods from source to destination.  Fast moving goods need a means of transport that is fast e.g newspapers.
  • Nature of goods: Bulky goods are transported by sea or rail while valuable and perishable goods are transported by road or air.
  • Flexibility: Ability of a mode of transport to reach its destination.  Road transport is the most flexible.
  • Distance: The length of the journey for which goods have to be transported.  Short journeys are more economical by road.
  • Packing requirements: This is how goods have to be packed to meet a particular mode of transport.  Special packing might add to the cost and become expensive.
  • Convenience: This is the certainity that goods will reach the expected destination in required form.
  • Availability: This deals with how possible it is to get a certain mode of transport.

2 x 5.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)  Combined dd ss Curve for good X

 

 

 

70

60

   50

40

30

20

10

100      200      300      400      500      600      700      800      900      1000

Qty demanded  supplied.

 

E . P    = 50 shs.

E . Q    =  500

 

  1. i) From 50 to 70 shs.            =  at 50 sh:  Qd           =  500QS         =  500

at 70 shs:  QD  =  100 Q5  – 1000

Excess supply of 900 units

Supply >  dd by 900 units

Due to price increase.

 

  1. ii) From 50 to 10 =  at 50   –  QD   =   500  QS   =  500

at   10 sh   =  Qs   =  100  Qd   =  1000

shortage of 900 units

demand increase from 500 to 1000 units

excess demand but these is a shortage

due to price decrease.                                 1 x 6

 

  1. b) Disadvantages if sole proprietorship.
  • Meets the losses of the business alone
  • Unlimited liability
  • Insufficient capital for expansion
  • Inability to carry out research
  • Jack of all trade (over working)
  • In case of death, the business collapses
  • No economies of scale. 1 x 6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) Differences between private limited company and public limited company.

 

Private ltd Co. Public Ltd Co.
–       Membership is from 20 and limited to 50

–       No transfer of shares

–       Commences trading after receiving a certificate of registration

–       The final accounts are private and confidential.

–       The directors do not need to be specified on formation

–       Aim is to have limited liabilities and safeguard personal properties

–       They comprise family business owned by friends

–       They are not quoted in the Nairobi stock Exchange.

–        Membership is from 7 and there is no limit

–        There is transfer of shares.

–        Commences trading only after receiving a certificate of incorporation

–        The final accounts have to be audited by a certified public accountant.

–        A list of directors and their portfolios have to be stated on formation.

–        Aim is to raise required capital from the public

–        The only relationship is that of business.

–        Quoted in the Nairobi stock Exchange.

 

1 x 10

  1. Role played by warehousing as an aid to trade among others.
  • Preserves surplus, stabilizes prices and helps to save huge quantities of good which would otherwise be wasted.
  • Goods can be prepared for sale while in the warehouse in terms of sorting, weighing, packing etc
  • Provide temporary accommodation of goods for producers with no sufficient room for storage.
  • Acts as a reservoir enabling trade to continue throughout the year.
  • Deferred payment on highly taxed goods enables the importer to look for a market for the good
  • Enables the government to get revenue through duty paid. 2 x 5

 

  1. a) Problems that a Kenya experiences due to concentration of industries in the urban

centres.            

  • Rural urban influx
  • Increase in criminology
  • Increased environmental pollution
  • Unbalanced regional development
  • Increase in unemployment in urban areas
  • Development of slums
  • High cost of living in urban areas
  • Inadequate social goods like schools
  • Destruction of road network
  • High dependence ratio if the rural folks on those who work in town.

Any other relevant point.             2 x 5

 

  1. Functions of the accounts department in any business enterprise.
  • Maintain the accounting records
  • Prepare and send invoices to the customers
  • Prepare the budget and plan the activities of the organisation
  • Receive money and make payments on behalf of the organisation
  • Calculate and make payments on behalf of the organisation to the employees

 

  • Prepare final accounts at the end of the year.
  • Analyse the financial position of the business
  • Carrying out internal audit. 2 x 5

 

  1. a) Factors that influence the demand for a particular good or service.
  • Own price of the commodity
  • Price of related goods ie substitutes and complements
  • Income levels of consumers
  • Tastes, fashions and preferences
  • Weather conditions eg demand for umbrellas and gumboots increases during the rainy season.
  • Government policy.
  • Expected changes in price of goods. 2 x 5

 

  1. b) Factors to consider when choosing means of communication.
  • Speed: When the message is urgent, telex, telephone or telegram is the best
  • Cost: Refers to expenses incurred in sending a message.  Generally, the letter is cheaper to send messages.
  • Confidentiality: The ability of the message to reach to the intended person. Letters are better than telephone for confidence purposes.
  • Distance: Represents the geographical gap between the sender and the recipient
  • Evidence: Refers to the record of the message conveyed.  All means of written communication provide evidence.
  • Reliability: The assurance  certainity that the message will reach the intended recipient, at the intended time, place and the right form.  Face to face is the best for this purpose.

2 x 5

 

 

TEST PAPER V

 

  1. Distinguish the following pair of concepts (6mks)
  • Transport and communication
  • Warehouse and warehousing.
  • Cheque and bankdraft
  1. Explain the role played by transport as an aids to trade            (4mks)
  2. Outline any four circumstances under which a manufacturer would sell goods directly to

consumers                                                                                                                          (4mks)

  1. Highlight any four reasons why a government may set up parastatals to supply essential

goods to its people                                                                                                             (4mks)

  1. Mention any four factors that account for the high demand for cellphones/mobile phones in

Kenya today                                                                                                                     (4mks)

  1. State any four characteristics of human wants            (4mks)
  2. The table below shows various forms of production. Indicate using a tick the correct

classification in the appropriate column                                                                         (5mks)

Form of production

 

Primary

Secondary Tertiary
Transportation      
Farming      
Food processing      
Retailing      
Lumbering      

 

  1. Outline four sources of capital to co-operative societies (4mks)
  2. Mr Ryan had he following assets and liabilities on 30th April 2002.

Kshs

Cash at bank                                      23,100

Cash in hand                            3,250

Debtors                                  45,300

Stock                                      48,200

Furniture                                 11,600

Motor-vehicle                        65,000

Creditors                                56,000

            Bank loan                               25,000

 

  1. a) Calculate his capital              (4mks)
  2. Outline any four services rendered by a public warehouse              (4mks)
  3. Mention four ways in which commercial attaches in our foreign embassies help out our

traders                                                                                                                                (4mks)

  1. Explain any three parties to a cheque  (3mks)
  2. Outline any four essentials of a warehouse (4mks)
  3. Highlight any four forms of after-sales service that may be extended to a consumer. (4mks)
  4. Outline any three qualities of an office worker             (3mks)
  5. Outline any four ways though which co-operatives help Agricultural development in

Kenya.                                                                                                                                 (4mks)

 

  1. The following balances were extracted from the books of Abdi Traders.

Kshs

Opening stock                         22000

Closing stock                          26000

Purchases                                349000

Expenses                                 120000

Sales                                       500000

Capital                                    200000

 

Calculate :

(a)  Margin percentage                                                                                             (3mks)

(b) Stock turn over                                                                                                          (3mks)

(c) Cost of sales                                                                                                                   (2mks)

 

 

 

  1. List any four principles of insurance  (3mks)
  2. Highlight any four reasons why international trade is said to be of great importance to a

developing country                                                                                                           (4mks)

  1. Outline any four factors that have promoted the growth of commerce over the years (4mks)
  2. Account for the popularity of supermarkets in Kenya today                               (4mks)
  3. Why in your opinion do you think oral communication lost popularity in Kenya today.

(4mks)

  1. Other than commercial banks, mention any other four financial institutions that provide

financial services in Kenya                                                                                              (4mks)

  1. Name any three factors of production and their respective rewards (3mks)

 

TEST PAPER V

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. Distinguishing concepts.
  • Transport – The process of moving goods or people from one place to another.
  • Communication – The process of disseminating information /message from one person to another.
  • Warehouse – Is a building where goods are received and stored prior to being despatched to the people who require them
  • Warehousing – Is the process of receiving goods into warehouses, storing them and dispatching them to the users
  • Cheque – Is an order by a depositor/ drawer to the bank/drawee to make a specific payment to the person named /payee
  • Bank draft- A cheque drawn by a bank in favour of a married person and serves as a guarantee of payment .                       (1 x 6  = max 6 marks)

 

  1. Role of transport
  • Facilitates movement of materials from their source places to the factories/industries
  • Movement of finished goods from factories to consumers
  • Increases utility of goods and services
  • Enhances movement of bulky goods
  • Avoids wastage since surpluses are transferred to areas where they are scarce
  • Makes possible exploitation of resources

Any other relevant point                                ( 1 x 4 = max 4marks)

 

  1. When a manufacturer sells directly to consumers
  • When goods require sufficient after-sales services
  • When goods are very expensive e.g. motor cars.
  • When goods are branded and widely advertised
  • When goods are highly fashionable with high profit margin
  • When goods are highly fragile e.g. glass materials
  • When goods are highly perishable e.g. fruits and vegetables .
  • When the manufacturer wants to exercise some control during the distribution process. Any other relevant point ( 1 x 4 = max 4 marks)

 

 

 

 

  1. Why government sets up parastatals to provide essential services
  • Prevent exploitation of the public by private businessmen
  • Provide goods and services that private enterpreneurs are unwilling to venture due to low profits involved
  • Provide large amount of capital(initial) where private organisation are not able to finance
  • Provide essential goods and services that are too sensitive to be left in the hands of a private sector
  • Stimulate economic development of the country by providing the essential social overhead capital
  • Establish monopolies in areas of interest where high profits are involved

(any other relevant point ) ( 1×4 = max 4 marks )

 

  1. Factors accounting for high demand of cellphones
  • They are highly portable
  • Convenient since the owner can be reached anywhere and anytime
  • They are cheaper since the cost of calling a trunk call or otherwise is the same .
  • They are time saving since one does not have to travel to receive or make a call
  • They are easier and takes less time to install
  • Serves as a diary since telephone numbers can be stored

(any other relevant point) 1×4  max = 4 marks

 

  1. Characteristics of human wants
  • They are insatiable
  • They are habit forming
  • They are competitive
  • They are recurring
  • Particular wants can be satisfied

(Any other relevant point) 1 x4 max = 4marks

 

 

Form of production

 Primary
 

Secondary

 

Tertiary

Transportation              √
Farming         √    
Food processing            √  
Retailing    
Lumbering    

1 x 5 max 5 marks

  1. Sources of capital to co-operatives
  • Membership contributions
  • Retained profits
  • Credit facilities
  • Entrance fees
  • Surplus and reserves                             (1 x 4 max 4marks)

 

  1. Capital = Assets – Liabilities

Assets = ( Cash at bank + cash in hand +debtors + stock + Furniture + motor-vehicle)

(23100 + 3250 + 45300 + 48200 + 11600 + 65000)

= 196450

Liabilities = Creditors +Bank loan

= 56100+ 25000

= 81000

Hence capital = 196450-81000

=  115350

 

  1. Services rendered by a public warehouse
  • Provide storage facilities
  • Serves as a place for preparation of the goods for subsequent use by a change in their condition e.g. ripening of bananas
  • Renders a warrant which is a document of title issued to the merchant owning the goods
  • Offers protection by insurance against loss by fire, theft, etc
  • Prepares sample for report and market usage

( any other relevant point ) 1x 4 =  max 4

 

  1. Role of commercial attaches
  • Explore new markets for more export opportunities
  • Study and analyse markets for exports for their home countries
  • Research and keep data for new markets
  • Publish and advertise their countries exports
  • Select buyers agents, agents and distributors of the home country’s exports
  • Inform traders in their home countries of the standards required for exports .
  • Organise visits to trade fairs and exhibitions for businessmen from their home countries. (any other relevant point ) 1 x 4 = max 4 points

 

  1. Parties to a cheque.
  • The drawer – the account holder who drafts the cheque
  • The drawee- The bank that is to make payment.
  • The payee – The named person who is to receive payments

  (½  x 6  = 3marks)

 

  1. Essentials of a warehouse
  • Ideal location where goods are produced in greater quantity
  • The building must be suitable and of large size appropriate to store goods efficiently
  • Properly equipped with necessary facilities to store goods for a longer time without getting spoilt
  • Efficient and well trained staff with ability to protect goods against damages by fire, water or bad weather.
  • Should have efficient transport system to enhance movement of goods into and out of the warehouse.
  • Should have adequate protection measures

(any other relevant point) 1 x 4  = max  4 marks.

 

  1. Forms of after-sales services
  • Free of charge repair for specific period of time
  • Cleaning or servicing of the equipment at regular intervals free at very reasonable rates.
  • Provide technical advice regarding he use of equipment if the customer has some problem.
  • Ensure availability of spares

(Any other relevant point ) 1 x 4 = 4 marks)

 

 

  1. Qualities of an office worker
  • Personal attribute e.g. neatness, cleanliness.
  • Office etiquette e.g. respect courtesy
  • Personal knowledge and skills

 

  1. 16. How co-operatives help Agricultural development
  • Help farmers get better prices for their produce
  • Assist farmers seeds free or at reduced prices
  • Fertilisers, farming tools and implements are provided at subsidised rates
  • Offer useful advice on farming
  • They sometimes grant loans to farmers for development .
  • Provide a channel of distribution of loans offered by the government to relevant members. (any other relevant point) 1 x 4 = max 4 mks)

 

  1. Margin percentage

Gross profit   x 100

Sales

Gross profit = Sales – cost of goods sold(Opening +Purchases – closing stock

=  500000 – (22000+349000-26000)

=  500000- 397000

= 103000

 

Hence margin  103,000  x 100

500000

= 20.6%

 

(b) Stock turn – over

= Cost of sales

                        Average of stock

Cost of sales = Opening stock + Purchases – Closing stock

Average stock = Opening stock + Closing stock

2

Hence Turn-over  = 22000 + 349000  -26000

22000 +26000

2

103000

24000

= 4.3                                    ( 1 x 3) =  3marks

 

  1. c) Cost of sales

= Opening stock + Purchases

= 22000 +349000

= 371000                                             (1 x 2 ) = 2marks

 

  1. Principles of insurance
  • utmost good-faith uberimae or fidei
  • Insurable interest
  • Subrogation
  • Proximate cause
  • Indemnity
  • Contribution/average clause
  • Pooling risks
  • Insurable risks

 

  1. Importance of international trade
  • Individual are able to get a variety of goods which they do not produce themselves.
  • Encourages specialisation by countries
  • Encourages interdependence hence international peace and understanding
  • Encourages a country to dispose off its surplus produce
  • Earning of foreign exchange
  • The government earns income from tariffs and other duties

(Any other relevant point) 1×4 = max 4 marks)

 

  1. Factors that promoted growth of commerce
  • Development of money
  • Diversification of resources
  • Specialisation and division of labour
  • Government involvement in trade activities
  • Development of infrastructures
  • Development of auxiliary

 (any other relevant point ) 1 x 4 = 4 marks )

 

  1. Why supermarkets are popular.
  • Offer fair prices to their customers since they buy in bulk hence get huge discounts
  • Saves time for customers since they get what they want under roof.
  • Employs few attendants hence operate at low cost.
  • Impulse buying leads to more sales since customers have access to goods for easy choice
  • They do not sale credit hence avoid the problem of bad debts

Any other relevant point ( 1 x 4)

 

  1. Why oral communication has lost popularity.
  • It’s expensive in long distance
  • its not suitable for confidential messages.
  • It’s open to exaggeration where favours are expected
  • No record keeping making reference difficult
  • It can be time wasting.
  • It may be treated lightly if not properly planned

 

  1. Financial institutions providing financial services.
  • Merchant bank
  • Hire purchase finance companies.
  • Building societies.
  • Insurance companies and pension funds
  • Post office savings bank. Any other relevant point  1×4

 

  1. Factor  Reward

–  Land                                rent

–  labour                             wages

–  Capital                            interest

–  Enterprenuership                        profit                                       ½ x 6

 

 

TEST PAPER  VI

  1. a) Explain six reasons why a businessman would choose to operate a current account instead

of a savings account.                                                                                                    12mks.

  1. b) Highlight any four circumstances under which a businessman would communicate to the

customers by letters rather than telephone.                                                                 8mks.

  1. a) Discuss the main challenges/problems that face the small scale industry in Kenya today                                                                                                                                                  10 mks
  2. Explain the factors that a seller should take into account when choosing the best medium

for advertising his products                                                                                   10mks

  1. a) Explain the benefits that Kenya is likely to enjoy for being a member of the common

market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA)

  1. b) Clearly describe the services rendered by wholesalers to growers, producers and

manufacturers                                                                                                                   10mks

  1. a) Clearly describe how the central bank limits the credit creation of the commercial banks.                                                                                                                                                 10mks
  2. b) Explain the role played by marketing boards             10mks

 

  1. (a) The following information relates to African Retail Traders for the year ended

31st  Dec 1999

Gross profit                              600000

Opening stock                           285000

Sales                                       2400000

Purchases                                1830000

Expenses                                 360000

Net profit                                240000

Closing stock                          315000

Fixed assets                            400000

Debtors                                   900000

Cash at bank                             35000

Current liabilities                   438000

a)  Calculate

  1. Cost of goods sold
  2. Mark –up percentage
  3. Debtors ratio
  4. Current ratio     12mks
  5. b) Outline any four reasons that may lead to dissolution of a partnership business             8mks

 

6 .  a) What arguments can be advanced for state ownership of business understandings                10mks

  1. b) Write short notes on the following terms as used in insurance
  2. Indemnity
  3. Utmost good faith
  • Proximate cause
  1. Insurable interest
  2. Subrogation                                                                                                 10mks

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEST PAPER  VI

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. a) Why a businessman would choose to operate a current account
  • Excellent means of settlement of accounts speedily and economically avoiding the use of the legal tender
  • Can be used for direct receipt of, regular, sums by direct credit instead of legal tender
  • Withdrawals can be effected on demand without notice
  • It is a basis for obtaining loan funds or of overdraft facilities
  • Provide means to effect regular payment at stated intervals of time by standing order eg rent.
  • Safety, reliability and ready availability of funds kept in this way.
  • Provides periodic bank statements issued which schedule all bank transactions completed for the period. Any other relevant point  =  2 x 6

 

  1. b) Circumstances when a businessman would communicate to customers with letters than

            telephone.

  • When permanent records for future reference are required
  • When communication needs to be highly confidential
  • When communication need to reach many people at a time when he/ she needs to accommodate complex messages such as tables and graphs for illustrations.
  • When the customer is far away and it may be two expensive to call.

Any other relevant point  =  2 x 4

 

  1. a) Problems facing small scale industry.
  • Lack of sufficient capital
  • Lack of proper market information
  • Poor management due to low education levels
  • Lack of credit facilities due to lack of proper securities
  • Poor financial control since most owners do not know how to keep clean records.
  • Lack of tenacity / persistence since most owners expect returns overnight.

Any other relevant point  =  2 x 6

 

  1. Factors to consider when choosing the best medium for advertising.
  • The ‘reach’ of the media ie the proportion of the target audience that can be contacted.
  • The relative cost per unit cost should be low
  • The impact of the media ie the extent to which the message is effectively taken in.
  • The permanence of advertising
  • The selectivity of the media.
  • The product being advertised. Any other relevant point  =  2 x 5

 

  1. a) Benefits that Kenya reaps from COMESA.
  • High quality products
  • Fairly priced products
  • Wide variety of products
  • Access to a wider market.
  • Wider consumer choices
  • International peace and understanding. Any other relevant point  =  2 x 5

 

 

 

  1. Services rendered by wholesalers to growers, producers & manufacturers.
  • Market to purchase all their products, providing warehousing in preparation for subsequent distribution to retailers.
  • Provision of transport services: often packing for despatches of the goods:  prompt settlement:  display and advertising of the product.
  • Link with retailers and consumers’ demands to facilitate production in anticipation of demand and with fore knowledge of changes in consumers’ selection, taste and requirements.
  • Relieves the suppliers off the problem of finding diverse markets, finance and storage problems.
  • Provides for further services necessary in preparation for retail marketing eg. Grading, blending, refining, etc
  • Fulfils the manufacturers’ needs for a steady supply of raw materials or semi – finished goods to ensure continuity of his production lines.

Any other relevant point  =  2 x 5

 

  1. a) How Central Bank limits credit creation of Commercial Banks.
  • Open market operations
  • Bank Rate Policy
  • Margin Requirement
  • Selective Credit Control
  • Rationing of Credit.
  • Direct Action, Moral persuasion and publicity. 2 x 5

 

  1. Role of marketing boards.
  • Buying and selling produce at fair prices
  • Control of production
  • Collection of produce and transportation
  • Storage of produce
  • Financing functions
  • Research and advisory services
  • Advise the government on matters related to the produce they handle
  • Promote interests of the farmers / growers by supplying fertilizers, seeds etc to enhance productivity and good farming.
  • High quality products
  • Fairly priced products
  • Wide variety of products
  • Access to a wider market.
  • Wider consumer choices
  • International peace and understanding. Any other relevant point  =  2 x 5

 

  1. a) Cost of goods sold.

=  opening stock  + purchases – closing stock

=  285,000 + 1,830,000 – 315,000

= 1,800,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Mark-up percentage

=          Gross profit    x 100

Cost of sales

=    600,000     x 100

1,800,000

=  33 1/3 %

 

  1. Debtors ratio

=  Debtors     x 365

sales

=   9 00,000     x 365

2,400,000

=  136.9

=  137days.

 

  1. Current ratio.

=           Current Assets

Current Liabilities

=   Stock + Debtors + Cash at bank

Current Liabilities

 

315,000 + 900,000 + 35,000

438,000

=     1,250,000

438,000          =   3.08  : 1   +  3 . 1 : 1.                            1 x 3

 

  1. Reasons that may lead to dissolution of partnership.
  • Completion of the intended purpose
  • Loss of one partners
  • Request of dissolution by one partner
  • A change in the country’s law disqualifying the business
  • A court order
  • Insolvency of the business. Any other relevant point  =  2 x 4

 

  1. a) Arguments for state ownership of business undertakings.
  • They promote general welfare of the public by providing social goods such as medical facilities, sewerage, etc
  • Avoid wastage and inefficiency since some establishments are nationalised to avoid duplication.
  • They encourage private investment in activities which require heavy capital but take long to bring returns.
  • They provide services to the public at fair prices since the interest of the public is the main consideration.
  • Encourages democratic control through the state and local authority and profits are not to a limited number of shareholders.

Any other relevant point  =  2 x 5

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Short notes:
  2. Indemnity : A principle of insurance which states that an individual should only be compensated upto the actual monetary loss caused by the event insured against.  The maximum one can get is the value of the property insured when there is total loss caused by the risk insured against.  Hence the insured should never benefit / gain.
  3. Utmost good faith – this principle requires that the insured person must disclose all the material facts about the insured property to the insurance company.
  • Proximate cause – This principle states that for an insurer to be liable, the loss must be dominantly and effectively resulting from a risk for which the insurance policy was taken out.
  1. Insurable interest –  This principle states that an insurance claim cannot be valid unless an insured person can prove that he has suffered a financial loss because the insured event has occurred.  The insured person must not gain from the occurrence of the insured event hence should only insure upto the amount that you can claim when the event occurs.
  2. Subrogation – This principle maintains that after the one insurer has indemnified the insured, the rights in the remains of the damaged proper by pass on to the insurer.                        2 x 5

 

 

TEST PAPER  VII

 

  1. Highlight any four  problems that a country may experience when it has decentralized its industries.                                                                                                                          4mks
  2. Highlight any four characteristics of money that enables it to serve its purpose efficiently.                               4mks
  3. Explain any four problems that Kenya would experience from participating in international trade.                   4mks
  4. Outline any four importance’s of advertising as a sales promotion method.       4mks
  5. Highlight any four ways in which insurance companies make profits.       4mks
  6. Mention four of the contents in the articles of association.       4mks
  7. In the spaces provided, name the type of business organisation described by each of the following features.       4mks

Description                                                                 Business organisation

  1. Each member has only one vote             ………………………………………
  2. The business enjoys perpetual succession             ………………………………………
  3. Each member may act on behalf of the business ………………………………………
  4. Formed by an act of parliament             ………………………………………

 

  1. Identify four services that can be conveniently paid for using standing orders (bank orders)                   4mks
  2. Give any four reasons why the Kenyan government is actively involved in licencing

business activities.                                                                                                                       4mks

  1. Outline any four main principles of investment       4mks
  2. Explain the meaning of the following terms.       4mks
  3. Par value
  4. Blue chips
  • Cum right or Ex-Right
  1. Tilt Edged securities

 

  1. The following is a summary of transactions for Ryan Traders for the month of April 2002.

2nd April    –  Commenced business with shs. 12,000 in cash and shs. 150,000 at the bank

3rd  April    –  Made cash sales amounting to shs. 6,000

5th April    –  Received cash shs. 16,000 from a debtor

12th April  –  Paid for motor expenses shs. 7,000 in cash

13th April  –  Drew shs. 30,000 from bank for office use

15th April  –  Paid salaries in cash amounting to shs. 15,000

17th April  –  Bought furniture worth shs. 18,000 paying by cheque.

18th April  –  Paid expenses amounting to shs. 15,000 by cash

19th April  –  Cash sales of shs. 40,000 received by cheque

23rd April  –  Paid shs. 20,000 cash into the bank

25th April  –  Paid a creditor shs. 16,000 by cheque

 

You are required to prepare a two-column cash book for Ryan Traders for the month of April 2002.                                                                                                                             8mks

  1. Highlight any four reasons why the Kenyan government finds it necessary to train businessmen.                   4mks
  2. The following balances were extracted from the books of A & B Co. as at 1st April 2002.

Capital      shs. 200,000

Fixed Assets  shs. 180,000

Current Assets      shs. 40,000

Current Liabilities shs. 20,000

 

During the month, the following took place.

  1. Goods worth 50,000 were taken away from the business for personal use.
  2. Net profit of shs. 80,000 was realized.

Calculate capital as at 30th April 2002.                                                               4mks

 

  1. Other than advertising, mention any other four methods of sales promotion.       4mks
  2. Highlight any four reasons why most businessmen do not prefer transferring their goods

via canals.                                                                                                                                    4mks

  1. Alex is an employee of an advertising firm as a sales executive. He receives a salary of

Kshs. 10,000 plus commission of the following basis:-

On the first sales of shs. 100,000 – 2%

On the next shs. 200,000              – 5%

On the balance of sales                – 10%

He sold an advertising space worth shs. 450,000 during the month of January 2002.

Calculate his total income for the month.                                                                             4mks

  1. Highlight any four methods that the government can use to influence the quantity of a commodity supplied.       4mks
  2. Indicate the type of resource represented by the following.       4mks

Type of Resource

 

Forest                                      …………………………………………………………….

Road                                        …………………………………………………………….

Doctor                                     …………………………………………………………….

Wildlife                                  …………………………………………………………….

 

 

 

 

  1. Outline any four methods of determining prices in the market.
  2. Write short notes on the following types of partners.       4mks
  3. Active Partners
  4. Minor partners
  5. Quasi partner
  6. Outgoing partner
  7. “The office performs a fundamental role in any business organisation.”  Account for this statement.                                                                                                                        4mks
  8. Outline any four factors that an investor should consider before setting up a small scale

retail shop in a town.                                                                                                        4mks

 

 

TEST PAPER  VII

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. Problems of decentralization.
  • Spread of industrial pollution
  • Strain / over – utilization of a country’s natural resources
  • Certain special services may not be available in the rural areas
  • Incentive offered by the government to the firm is a burden to the tax payer
  • Decentralized firms may not enjoy benefits that other firms realize in urban areas.

Any other relevant point                    any four pts 1mks each

 

  1. Characteristics of money.
  • Portability
  • Homogeneity
  • Divisibility
  • Scarcity
  • Cognizability
  • Durability
  • Acceptability
  • 1 x 4mks

 

  1. – Inferior products may be imported.
  • Over dependence
  • Balance of payment problems
  • Loss of cultural values and prestige
  • Moral decay
  • Lack of cultural values and prestige
  • Moral decay
  • Lack of development skills for countries that specialize in production of primary products.

Any other relevant point                    any four pts 1mks each

 

  1. Importance of advertising.
  • Informs the prospective customers that a certain product has been placed in the market
  • Help consumers to make a more informed choice on the goods they intend to buy
  • Increases the volume of sales hence realization of higher profit levels
  • Acts as an aid to product identification since an advert clearly shows the brandname and colour of the product.
  • Assists in planning production as it plans a significant role in reducing sales fluctuations
  • Helps to inculcate customers goodwill particularly the reminder advert which keeps customers aware that the product is still in the market.

Any other relevant point                    1 x 4

 

  1. How insurance companies make profits
  • Investing their funds
  • Differences in claims
  • Forefeited funds by policy holders
  • By taking whatever remains after compensation eg remains of a car.

Any other relevant point                    1 x 4 mks

 

  1. Contents of the articles of association
  • Classes and rights of shareholders
  • The issue and transfer of shares
  • Methods of dealing with any alterations on the capital
  • Qualifications, duties and powers of directors
  • Borrowing, dividend and reserve policies
  • Rules regarding preparation and auditing of accounts.

Any other relevant point                    1 x 4 mks

 

  1. Description Business Organisation
a)     Each member has only one vote

b)     Business enjoys perpetual succession

c)     Each member may act on behalf of the business

d)     Formed by an act of parliament

Co-operative

Soleproprietorship

 

Partnership

Parastatal

 

  1. Services that can be paid for by standing orders
  • Rent payments
  • Subscriptions
  • Insurance’s
  • Hire purchase payment
  • Loan payments
  • Mortgage repayments

Any other relevant point                    1 x 4 =  any four pts 1mks each

 

  1. Why the Kenyan government is involved in licencing.
  • Regulate the number of businesses in any one line of activity to control unhealthy competition.
  • Ensure that traders engage in only those business activities for which they have licences.
  • Control illegal businesses in the country
  • Ensure that those who engage in professional activities meet the requirements
  • Control the type of goods that should enter or leave the country.

any four pts 1mks each 

 

  1. Principles of investment.
  • Should be secure
  • Liquidity ie ability to be converted into cash
  • Ability to grow over a period of time
  • Should generate income / returns
  • Ability to spread risks over several types of securities. 1 x 4
  1. Par value –  This is the face value or nominal value of a share
  2. Blue chips –  Refers to high grade equity shares ie the ordinary shares of a company which have had a good dividend record extending over the years.
  • Cum Right or Ex – Right –  Used in reference to a new rights issue attaching to the shares.  Ex-right refers to that right retained by the seller while cum – Right is the right transferred to the buyer.
  1. Gilt Edged Securities –  Refers to securities sold by the government considered absolutely safe.                                                                             1 x 4

 

  1.        Ryan Traders

Cash book for the month

of April 2002.

Date

2/4/ 02

3/4/ 02

5/4/ 02

19/4/ 02

23/4/ 02

 

 

25/4/ 02

 

 

 

25/4/ 02

 

Particulars

Bal b/f

Sales

Debtors

Sales

Cash ( c)

 

 

Bal c/d

 

 

 

Bal b/d

Cash

12,000

6,000

16,000

 

 

 

 

23,000

 

57,000

Bank

150,000

 

 

40,000

20,000

 

 

 

 

210,000

 

146,000

Date

12/4/ 02

13/4/ 02

15/4/ 02

17/4/ 02

18/4/ 02

23/4/ 02

25/4/ 02

25/4/ 02

 

 

 

25/4/02

 

Particulars

Motor expenses

Office

Salaries

Furniture

Expenses

Bank ( c)

Creditor

Bal c/d

 

 

 

Bal b/d

 

Cash

7,000

 

15,000

 

15,000

20,000

 

 

 

57,000

 

23,000

Bank

 

30,000

 

18,000

 

16,000

146,000

 

 

210,000

8mks

 

  1. Why the government trains businessmen.
  • Expose businessmen to modern developments in management
  • Educate businessmen of efficient methods of operating business eg effective methods of sales promotion
  • Identify and discuss current problems facing businesses and look for possible solution
  • Import proper business ethics eg good customer relations
  • Educate businessmen on how to use available resources to minimize costs and maximize profits
  • Inform businessmen on various available profitable business opportunities in their surroundings
  • Expose them to government policies regarding business activities in the country

1 x 4  =   any four pts 1mks each

 

  1. Calculation of capital

Initial capital                    200,000

Less Drawings                    50,000

150,000

Add net profit                     80,000

Net capital                                    230,000                                   1 x 4 mks

 

 

  1. Other methods of sales promotion
  • Free samples
  • Gifts
  • After – sales service
  • Credit facilities
  • Price reductions Any other relevant point                    1 x 4 mks

 

  1. Problems of canals.
  • Canals lack speed hence cant be used to transport perishable or urgently required goods
  • Canals can only serve a limited area where water exists
  • Canals may dry in drought seasons and freeze in very cold seasons
  • Maintenance charges are high

Any other relevant point                    1 x 4mks

 

  1. Calculation of total income.

Shs.                             Shs.

Basic Salary                                              10,000                         10,000

On the first sales of 100,000                    2/100 x 100,000                          2,000

On the second sales of 200,000                5/100 x 150,000                        10,000

On the balance of sales 150,000              10/100 x 150,000           15,000

Total income                                                                          37,000             1 x 4mks

 

  1. Methods used by government to influence supply.
  • Taxes
  • Subsidies
  • Price control
  • Production quotas
  • Creation of monopolies through licencing             1 x 4mks

 

  1. Item                                       Type of Resources

Forest                                      Natural

Road                                        Man-made

Doctor                                     Human

Wildlife                                  Natural                        1 x 4 = any four pts 1mks each

 

  1. Methods of price determination.
  • Haggling ie bargaining over a price range
  • Auction
  • Price mechanism
  • Government policy

 

  1. Short notes.
  2. Active partner –  One who takes an active role in the running of the partnership business
  3. Minor partner –  One who is under 18 years of age, shares profits but cant take part in management.
  4. Quasi partner –  One who does not contribute capital but allows the firms to use his name as a partner.  Shares profits but not losses.
  5. Outgoing partner – One who is retiring from a partnership business with the consent of all other partners or in accordance with any previous agreement.

any four pts 1mks each   =   1 x 4

  1. Functions of an office
  • Collecting and recording information
  • Distributing information
  • Mailing
  • Reproduction of documents
  • Storing information
  • Safeguarding an organisations property

 

  1. Factors to consider when setting up a small scale retail shop in town.
  • Extent of demand / market
  • Level of competition
  • Security level
  • Accessibility
  • Type of business
  • Availability of raw materials
  • Availability of water and power Any other relevant point                    1 x 4

 

 

TEST PAPER  VIII

 

  1. a) Explain any five methods that the Kenyan government may adopt in order to control

the volume of imports.                                                                                               10mks

  1. b) Discuss the main sources of capital to small scale enterprises.                                10mks

 

  1. a) What do you understand by economies to scale.  Discuss any four internal economies

of scale                                                                                                                       10mks

  1. Clearly define the term sales promotion. Discuss the importance of Trade Fairs as

part of sales promotion.                                                                                      10mks

 

  1. Opportunities exist for purchasing of necessary durable goods by installment.
  2. Describe two methods commonly used for this purpose.             4mks
  3. Mention three advantages of each to:
  4. The manufacturers             6mks
  5. The consumer             6mks
  6. Give any two differences of the two methods.             4mks

 

 

  1. Prepare a trading profit and loss account for 2000 and a balance sheet as at 31st Dec 2000 from the following trial balance.
  2. Kabas Co.

Trial Balance

As at 31st Dec 2000

 

Capital

Land and buildings

Motor vehicle

Drawings

Furniture and fittings

Debtors

Creditors

Stock on 1st Jan 2000

Purchases

Sales

Returns inward

Transport

Return outwards

Telephone and Electricity

Rates and Insurance

Licence and Legal expenses

Rent income

Salaries

Advertising

Carriage inwards

Stationery and office expenses

General expenses

DR (Kshs)

 

50,000

38,000

32,485

11,200

38,459

 

37,129

273,538

 

7,832

35,223

 

9,835

4,942

1,956

 

37,280

6,342

12,345

950

  2,484

  600,000

CR (Kshs)

150,000

 

 

 

 

 

46,253

 

 

384,803

 

 

10,544

 

 

 

8,400

 

 

 

 

 

     600,000

 

Cost of unsold stock on 31st Dec 2000 was Kshs. 43,210.                                        20mks

 

  1. a) Explain any five functions of commercial banks.                                                10mks
  2. Assume that you are a policy maker in Kenya today, explain the reasons which would

make you recommend rural industrialization policy.                                                     10mks

 

  1. a) Account for the low bargaining power of trade unions in Kenya today.             10mks
  2. Outline any five benefits that a person may derive from being a member of savings

and credit cooperative society.                                                                            10mks

 

 

 

TEST PAPER VIII

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. a) Methods of controlling volume of imports
  • Tariffs –  Involves levying import duty on goods that are entering a country.
  • Quotas –   Is a quantitative restriction permitting only a given number of units of a

commodity to be imported during a specific period.

  • Exchange control – Refers to control by the government on the exchange value of the currency of a country. Importers can only import goods when they seek permission for acquiring foreign exchange.
  • Trade agreements –  is an agreement between different countries regarding the foreign trade under this system, goods can only be imported from some specific countries only.
  • Total ban/ Embargo –  Involves imposing a complete ban on import of some specific commodities.                                    2 x 5

 

  1. Sources of capital to small scale enterprise
  • Personal funds / owners capital
  • Borrowing from friends and relatives
  • Members contribution
  • Loan from banks and other non bank financial institutions
  • Going public ie borrowing from the public by the use of stocks
  • Venture capital ie a group of rich people with a pool of financial resources which they led to viable small scale business. Any other relevant point

 

  1. a) Economies of scale refers to the benefits that a firm enjoys due to expanding its scale of

production.

Internal economies

  • Administration: When a firm expands, its administrative expenses are distributed over greater output and the per unit cost decreases.
  • Financial: Large firms have a good reputation hence can get loans from financial institutions.
  • Marketing: Large firms sell their products easily since they are able to engage in sales promotion methods
  • Technical: Due to their financial capacity, large firms can afford capital goods that enables them to produce superior products.                          2 x 4

 

  1. b) Sales promotion: refers to the process whereby the demand for the products of a

business enterprise is created in an attempt to increase sales.  It

has to do with informing the consumers about the existence of a

particular product, its quality and features, places of availability as

well as the price of the product.                2mks

 

Importance of Trade fairs.

  • It’s a means of advertising products to the wholesale and retail trade
  • Brings new products on view to create a demand
  • Builds up an advance order book within the trade and hence ensure continuity of production over a period of time
  • Enables new business contacts to be made Any other relevant point   2 x 4

 

 

  1. a) Methods of buying goods in instalment.

–  Hire purchase –   A system where the buyer agrees to pay for the commodity in

instalments.  The buyer obtains the possession of the article on the down payment (deposit) but the title of ownership remains wit the seller until the last instalment is made.

  • Credit sales / Deferred payment –  under this system the article becomes the property of the

buyer with the payment of the first instalment.  The buyer is supposed to pay

the remaining amount in instalments.                                                           2 x 2

 

  1. Advantages of Hire Purchase to:
  2. The manufacturer.
  • He is able to increase his volume of sales.
  • Profit earned on hire purchase is higher than profit earned on cash basis.
  • Goods belong to the seller until the last instalment is paid.

 

  1. The buyer.
  • He takes possession of goods and their use immediately after down payment.
  • Instalments to be made are predetermined enabling him to plan and budget for payment of the amounts.
  • He is able to acquire goods he could not have afforded on cash terms
  • The buyer can possess more goods including expensive items. 1 x 6

 

Advantages of credit sale to:

  1. The manufacturer
  • He is able to increase his volume of sales
  • Profits realized are higher since customers must pay higher prices
  • He can reclaim the amount due from the buyer under a court order.

 

  1. The buyer
  • He is able to buy expensive goods on credit
  • Ownership of the article posses to the buyer after the first instalment
  • He is able to plan on acquisition of certain goods.

Any other relevant point                                                        1 x 6.

 

  1. Differences:

                Hire purchase

–     Goods can be repossessed if the buyer breeches the contract

–     Ownership remains with the seller till the last instalment is made

                    Credit sale

–       Goods cant be repossessed but the buyer can be sued for damages

–       Ownership posses to the buyer when the first instalment is affected.

Any other relevant point        1 x 4

 

 

 

  1.                                                      Kabs Co

Trading, Profit and loss A/c

For the year ended 31st Dec 2000

  Shs. Shs.   Shs. Shs
Opening stock

Add:  purchase

–   Returns outwards

+  Carriage inwards

Goods available for sale

Less closing stock

Cost of goods sold

Gross profit c/d

 

Expenses.

Transport

Telephone & Electricity

Rates and Insurance

Licence and legal expenses

Salaries

Advertisement

Stationery & office expenses

General expenses

Net profit c/d

 

273538

 

12345

 

 

 

 

 

 

35223

9835

4942

1956

37280

6342

 

950

2484

 

 

37129

 

 

312468

43210

269258

107713

376971

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99012

17101

116113

Sales

Less returns inwards

 

Net sales

 

 

 

 

Gross profit b/d

Add Rent income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net profit b/d

 

 

 

384803

7832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

376971

 

 

 

376971

107713

8400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

116113

17101

 

 

  1. Kabs Co

Balance sheet

At at 31st Dec 2000

  Shs Shs   Shs Shs
Fixed Assets

Land & Building

Motor vehicle

Furniture

 

Current assets

Debtors

Stock

 

50000

38000

11200

 

 

38459

43210

 

 

 

99200

 

 

 

81669

180869

Capital

Less Drawings

Add Net profit

Net capital

Add creditors

 

150,000

32485

17101

 

 

 

134616

46253

 

 

 

180869

 

  1. a) Function of commercial Banks
  • Receiving deposits
  • Advancing loans
  • Transferring money
  • Agents of the stock exchange market
  • Custodian of valuable items.

Any other relevant point                    2 x 5

 

 

 

  1. Reasons for rural industrialization policy.
  • Creation of job opportunities in rural areas
  • Provision of market for raw materials produced in rural areas.
  • Balanced growth in the economy
  • Reduced rural – urban migration / influx
  • Increase incomes of rural population
  • Rural population will get modern facilities like electricity, piped water, etc.

Any other relevant point.

 

  1. a) Problems of trade unions.
  • Poor management
  • Political interference
  • Insufficient funds
  • Lack of strike benefits
  • High levels of unemployment
  • Lack of patience during the negotiation period.

Any other relevant point                    2 x 5

 

  1. Benefits of savings and credit co-operative society (SACCO)
  • Education
  • Sharing of additional profits
  • Loans can be advanced
  • Savings
  • Improved living standards
  • Credit facilities eg Bank overdraft.

Any other relevant point                    2 x 5

 

 

TEST PAPER IX

 

  1. Explain the following terms as used in commerce       4mks
  2. Registered capital
  3. Subscribed capital
  • Issued capital
  1. Paid up capital
  2. Outline any four circumstances under which a credit note may be used.       4mks
  3. The main objective of commerce is profit maximization. Highlight any four ways in

which businesses can achieve this objective.                                                                  4mks

  1. Give any four functions of commercial attaches.       4mks
  2. Mention four investment services offered by the Kenya Postal Corporation.       4mks
  3. Give any four reasons that may lead to dishonour of a cheque.       4mks
  4. Highlight any four benefits that accrue to a seller who uses personal selling as a method

of sales promotion.                                                                                                           4mks

  1. Give any four categories of goods that are suitable for direct distribution from producers

to retailers.                                                                                                                      4mks

  1. Highlight four ways in which Insurance companies make profits.       4mks
  2. State any four sources of capital to co-operative societies.       4mks

 

 

 

  1. The following balances relates to a business for the year ended 31st Dec 2000.

Capital as at 31st Dec 2000           170,000

Drawings for the year                 5,000

Net profit for the year                      5,000

Extra capital introduced                 52,000

Purchases                                        20,000

 

  1. Determine the amount of capital as at 1st Jan 2001.       3mks
  2. Calculate the Net profit ratio       3mks

 

  1. Outline any four features of a fixed deposit account.       4mks
  2. Give any four reasons why most business people prefer to transport their finished

products via road transport.                                                                                             4mks

  1. Give any four benefits that you may reap as a consumer from an advertising campaign. 4mks
  2. Mention any four remittance services offered by the post office.       4mks
  3. Give four reasons why an office may prefer storing information in micro-films instead

of files                                                                                                                              4mks

  1. Assume that you want to start photocopying business in your nearest town. Cite any

four factors you would consider before buying your copies.                                    4mks

 

  1. The following machines are found in a mailroom. State the function of each.       5mks
Machine Functions
Addressing machine  
Shredding machine  
Guillotine  
Franking machine  
Composite machine  

 

  1. Give any four reasons why the use of Electronic mail (E-mail has become very popular

in Kenya today.                                                                                                                4mks

  1. The following balances were extracted from the books of MM traders on 31st January 2002.
Item                                   Amount

Sales                                 10,000

Purchases                          6,000

Bank loan                          2,000

Buildings                          30,000

Machinery                        40,000

Premises                           60,000

Debtors                              5,000

Creditors                            4,000

Opening Stock                  7,000

Capital                          132,000

 

You are required to prepare a trial balance for MM traders as at 31st January 2002 from

the above information.                                                                                               6mks

  1. Outline any four functions of money as a medium of exchange.       4mks
  2. Give any four reasons why the government would need to train businessmen. 4mks
  3. Identify three reasons that can lead to dissolution of partnership.       3mks

 

TEST PAPER IX

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. i) Registered Capital –  Amount of capital that a company can raise from its registered

members

  1. ii) Subscribed Capital –  The portion of issued share capital that has been accepted by the

shareholders

iii)   Issued Capital    –   The portion of the authorised share capital that has been offered to

the shareholders.

  1. iv) Paid up capital –   The amount of subscribed share capital paid up by the shareholders of a

company.

 

  1. When to use a credit note:
  • When there are damaged goods
  • When packing cases and containers are returned
  • When there is overcharge resulting from an arithmetic error.
  • When goods delivered are not in accordance with the order.

1 x 4

  1. How to achieve profit maximisation objective.
  • Reduce prices to increase sales
  • Reduce the cost of production
  • Diversify and expand production
  • Expand market
  • Increase prices of products
  • Increase sales promotion campaigns. 1 x 4

 

  1. Functions of commercial attaches.
  • Search for Kenyan market abroad
  • Inform business abroad of Kenyan goods
  • Negotiate to expand Kenyan market abroad.
  • Liase with the ministry of commerce to educate Kenyan producers/ manufacturers.

1 x 4

 

  1. Investment services by posta corporation.
  • Premium bonds scheme
  • Operate S.A.Y.E. (save as you earn)
  • Have fixed deposit facilities
  • Have saving facilities

 

  1. Why cheques are dishonoured
  • Insufficient funds
  • Post – dated cheque
  • Stale cheque.
  • Amount in words differ from amount in figures.
  • Signature of the account holder may differ from the specimen in the bank
  • Alterations that have not been signed against
  • The drawer has stopped payment of the cheque.

 

 

  • If any one of the requirements for a properly drawn cheque is missing or wrongly written.
  • A crossed cheque will be dishonoured if the depositor does not abide by the conditions of the crossings. 1 x 4

 

  1. Benefits of personal selling.
  • Creates a personal touch between the seller and the buyer
  • The seller explains to the buyer since he/ she can ask questions regarding the products
  • The seller gets to know how to improve the quality of his products depending on lamentations made by the buyer
  • The buyer knows exactly whom to turn to incase of any problem.
  • The seller can sell on credit to the credit worth customers

Any other relevant point        1 x 4

 

  1. Goods suitable for direct distribution.
  • Goods which require sufficient after –sales service eg electronics
  • Goods which the manufacturer wants to exercise some control during distribution
  • Goods with high profit margin and the retailers purchase in bulk
  • Goods which are very expensive eg motor vehicles
  • Goods which are highly perishable eg milk.
  • Branded goods and goods which are widely advertised eg coca-cola.

Any other relevant point        1 x 4

 

  1. How insurance companies make profits
  • Investing their funds
  • Differences in claims
  • From forfeited funds by policy holders
  • By charging those who breach the contract of the policy.

Any other relevant point        1 x 4

 

  1. Sources of capital to co-operative societies.
  • Members contributions
  • Retained profits
  • Entrance fee deposits
  • Credit facilities
  • Surplus and reserves. 1 x 4

 

  1. Capital = ( opening capital + Extra capital introduced + net profit)

=    ( 170,000 + 52,000 + 5000)  –   5000

=   227,000 – 5000

=  222,000

 

  1. Net profit ratio.

NPR   =  Net Profit           x  100

Sales

Sales         =  Net profit + purchases

=   5,000 + 20,000  =  25,000

\   N.P.R   =  5000  x  100

25,000                        =  20%            1 x 3

 

  1. Features of a fixed deposit account.
  • Opened for a specific period of time
  • Opened with a specific amount for a specific period
  • Higher interest rates are paid
  • Used by commercial bank to advance loan to others
  • Can be used as a security to apply for an overdraft against the current account of the same person. 1 x 4

 

  1. Why road transport is preferred.
  • Its cheaper and faster for short distances
  • All areas including remote areas can be accessed by road.
  • Suitable for delivering perishable goods like vegetables
  • Handling is minimal hence cuts down breakage and pilferage
  • Its flexible hence goods may be sold on route.
  • Insurance charges are lower compared to sea transport
  • Convenient since vehicles need not run on scheduled time like with rail transport.

Any relevant point.     1 x 4

 

  1. Advantages of advertising to the consumer.
  • Getting information about what is available in the market
  • Information about price, quality, size and other features of the product.
  • Explanations on the use and value of the product.
  • The consumer gets to know quickly what he/she wants to buy
  • Enables the consumer to compare prices and other features of different products
  • Gets entertained by the advertising compaign.

Any relevant point.     1 x 4

 

  1. Remittance services offered by the post office.
  • Postal order
  • Money order
  • Telegraphic money order
  • Registered mail
  • 1 x 4

 

  1. Advantages of micro-films.
  • Saves space and weight since bulky files are replaced by compact carbons of films.
  • Documents can be sent abroad more cheaply
  • More durable compared to files
  • Little risk of misplacing
  • Saves filing equipment and also floor space.
  • Can be enlarged on paper to provide quick and accurate duplicate copies of the original documents
  • Provides a more permanent record since its more.

Any relevant point.     1 x 4

 

  1. Factors to consider when buying a copier.
  • the cost ie both initial and operating cost
  • availability for the intended purpose
  • likelihood of obsolescence
  • Room for expansion or to accommodate higher work load

 

  • Availability of credit or hire purchase terms offered by the supplier.

Any relevant point.     1 x 4

 

Machine

Function.

Addressing machine

Print names and addresses of customers

Shredding machine

Destroy unwanted materials

Guillotine

Cutting and trimming papers

Franking machine

Print postal stamp impressions on the envelop.

Composite machine

Fold document, insert in envelops and seal the envelops.

            1 x 5

 

  1.         MM Traders

Trial balance

As at 31st January 2002

 

Details Debit (Kshs.) Credit (Kshs)
Sale   10,000
Purchases 6,000  
Bank Loan   2,000
Buildings 30,000  
Machinery 40,000  
Premises 60,000  
Debtors 5,000  
Creditors   4,000
Opening stock 7,000  
Capital   132,000
  148,000 148,000

½ x 12

 

  1. Importance of a balance sheet.
  • Helps the shareholders to know whether the business is in a position to meet its claims
  • Helps the investor to determine whether their funds are invested wisely
  • Helps to compare the performance of the business with that of previous years or similar business’s.
  • Helps the government to determine the tax to impose on the business
  • Help potential investors in making informed decisions on the share to buy in the stock exchange market.
  • Helps the management of the business to identify where urgent actions needs to be taken in order to promote the business. 1 x 4
  1. Functions of money.
  • Medium of exchange
  • Standard measure of value
  • Store of value
  • Unit of account
  • Standard of deferred payment. 1 x 4

 

  1. Why businessmen need to be trained.
  • Expose them to modern development and management
  • Import efficient business operating methods
  • Identify problems facing businesses and look for solutions
  • Import proper business ethics and good customer relations
  • Educate them on how to utilize the scarce resources
  • Instil in them the need to minimize costs inorder to maximise profits

Any other relevant point                    1 x 4

 

  1. Reasons for dissolution.
  • Completion of the intended purpose or period agreed upon
  • Loss of one partner
  • Request of dissolution by one partner
  • A change in the country’s law disqualifying the business.
  • A court order.
  • Inability of the business to meet its claims / liabilities.

Any other relevant point                    1 x 3

 

 

TEST PAPER X

 

  1. a) Discuss  the factors that should be considered in choosing a channel of distribution

for any  particular product.                                                                                        10mks

  1. b) Explain any five types of wholesalers who may be found in our country today.            10mks

 

  1. a) Assume that you are the sales manager of Kenya Breweries limited.  Explain the

qualities you would look for every time you are recruiting your sales executives.            12mks

  1. What do you understand by the term production. Explain any four factors of

production.                                                                                                           8mks

  1. a) The following balances were extracted from the books of spikes Ltd on 31st Dec 2001.

  Shs.

Fixed Assets                           42,000

Stock                                       48,000

Debtors                                   50,000

Bank overdraft                        25,000

Creditors                                 40,000

Cash in hand                           2,000

Capital                                                77,000

 

During the month of January, the following transactions took place.

 

 

  1. Bought motor vehicle on credit valued at Kshs. 80,000 from General motors.
  2. Withdrew sh. 28,000 for personal use.

Prepare a balance sheet as at 31st Jan 2002 for spikes Ltd.

  1. c) Give any five reasons to justify that the central Bank is not a Commercial Bank.

10mks

 

  1. a) Discuss circumstances under which a wholesaler may be eliminated from the chain

of distribution.                                                                                                             10mks

  1. b) Explain the essentials of a good warehouse.             10mks

 

  1. a) Advertising media refers to the means used to convey the sales message to the customers /

users of any given product.  Explain any five.                                                          10mks

  1. b) What do you understand by ‘containerization’.  Briefly explain the benefits associated

with  containerisation.                                                                                                            10mks

 

  1. a) Explain the role played by consumer co-operative societies in Kenya today.      10mks
  2. b) To a certain extent, public corporations are to considered desirable. Explain      10mks

 

 

TEST PAPER X

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. a) Factors considered in choosing a channel of distribution for any particular product.

     –      Nature of goods:   Technical, Industrial, Perishable or goods that require servicing and

installation should be sold directly to ultimate consumers or through retailers.

  • Marketing costs: Goods that require special marketing facilities like storage, refrigeration, etc should be sold through intermediaries in order to cost share the marketing costs.
  • Size of the market: where the size of market is large enough, direct selling is preferred.
  • Nature of the market: where the market is local and the producer can reach his customers with ease and make large sales then direct selling is the best.
  • Scale of production: Small producers like small scale farmers should sell their products directly
  • Marketing risks: Where these risks are high such as spoilage and fall in value, its advisable to sell through intermediaries in order to distribute these risks.

Any five well explained points  ( 2 x 5)

 

  1. b) Types of wholesalers who may be found in our country today.
  • National wholesalers – set up by government to distribute a specified product in the country. Have branches all over the country e.g K.M.T.C.
  • Regional wholesalers: Cover a given region such as province, districts, etc. and distribute a given product in that region.  No other party is allowed to distribute similar goods in the region.
  • Specialised wholesalers: Sell a particular type of a product eg books but offer great variety within their particular field.
  • General wholesalers: Stock a variety of related goods eg a hardware shop stocks nails, iron sheets, cement, etc.
  • Truck wholesalers: Carry only a limited range of stock and combine selling, delivery and collection function in one operation.

 

 

  • Cash and carry: Operate as self service stores.  Require retailers to come to the wholesale shop, pick their requirements, pay and carry away their own purchases.
  • Rack jobbers sell particular products to certain types of retail stores.

2 x 5

 

  1. a) Qualities of Sales Executives.
  • Attractive personality
  • Ability to assess the customers
  • Politeness and courtesy
  • Thorough knowledge of the product
  • Aggressiveness
  • Any other relevant point                    2 x 5

 

  1. b) Production refers to the process of creating finished goods from raw materials to satisfy

human wants.

 

Factors of production.

Land:   Includes all natural resources that are given to man free of charge eg soil, water, forest

etc paid rent.

Labour:   Physical and mental human effort employed in the process of production eg. Teacher,

manager, etc paid wages

Capital:     Man made goods that assist in the process of production increases productivity of

land and labour.  Eg machinery paid interest.

Enterpreneurship:  Ability to organise other factors of production in appropriate proportions for

effective production.   Paid profit.

4 well explained points          2 x 4

 

  1. a) Spikes ltd

Balance sheet

At at 31st Jan 20

 

 

Kshs.                                                    Kshs.

Fixed Assets   42,000             Capital                        77,000

Motor vehicle 80,000             Less Drawings                        28,000

   Net capital                     49,000

Current Assets                                    Current Liabilities

Stock               48,000             Bank overdraft                        25,000

Debtors           50,000             creditors                                  40,000

Cash in hand   2,000              loan (withdrawal)                   28,000

222,000                                                           222,000

1 x 10

 

  1. b) Why central Bank is not a Commercial Bank.
  • Does not advance loans to individuals
  • Does not receive deposits from individuals nor run accounts of individuals
  • Does not discount bills of exchange
  • Does not offer money transfer services
  • Its not a custodian of valuables. 2 x 5

 

 

 

  1. a) When wholesaler may be eliminated.
  • When prices of goods are high like those of motor vehicles, the wholesaler may be eliminated since the manufacture can bear both selling and distribution costs.
  • Where goods are highly perishable eg milk
  • Where goods are branded and widely advertised
  • Where goods have high profit margins.

Any other relevant point                                                        2 x 5

 

  1. b) Essentials of a good warehouse.
  • Ideal location where goods are produced in greater quantity to be used later.
  • Suitable building which is large enough and appropriate to store goods of different kinds more safely
  • Should be well equipped with necessary facilities to store goods for a longer period
  • Should have well trained and efficient staff to ensure that goods are protected against losses and damages
  • Good transport system to enhance movement to and from the warehouse
  • Should have appropriate protection measures to elleviate losses, damages and other calamities.                              2 x 5

 

  1. a) Advertising media
  • The press
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Outdoor publicity
  • Window display
  • Fair and exhibitions Any five well explained points                       2 x 5

 

  1. b) Containerization refers to the packing of the cargo in standardised containers which are

sealed by the  exporter or his agent.  The sealed containers are loaded on to the

ship and delivered to the importer sealed.                                                   2mks

 

Benefits:

  • Takes little space since containers are of standardised sizes.
  • Enhances simple and cheep movement of goods
  • Enables the use of modern cargo – handling machinery
  • Safe since containers are sealed
  • Insurance premium is low due to lower risks involved
  • Assists road transport
  • Convenient since different containers are for specific goods. 2 x 4.

 

  1. a) Role of consumer co-operatives.
  • Provide members with goods and services at fair prices and of good quality
  • Protect members against exploitation, inefficient and dishonest trade practices by individual retailers
  • Provide channel through which ideas regarding quality and use of products can be propagated
  • Bring services to remote areas where independent traders are afraid.
  • Accept members deposits and assists them to buy or acquire land by purchase or lease.
  • Remove excess profits enjoyed by independent traders and pass the same to the members.

            2 x 5

 

  1. b) Problems associated with public corporations
  • Poor services and low quality goods due to absence of competition
  • Wastes are encouraged since losses are financed by tax payers.
  • Poor bad business decisions are likely to be made due to political motives
  • Where rival private firms exist, they are subjected to unfair terms and conditions
  • Fear of political repercussions may lead to avoidance of risky yet important projects
  • Though inefficient, they may not be criticized openly due to fear of political influences.

Any other relevant point.                   2 x 5

 

 

TEST PAPER XI

 

  1. State any four advantages of a wholesaler to a consumer       4mks
  2. List four qualities of good filing system       4mks
  3. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What type of demand is potrayed by curve DD                                                             2 mks
  2. Outline the two causes of this curve       2mks
  3. Why would an exporter prefer to use container services as a method of transport       4mks
  4. State any four after sales services business firm selling electronic goods sets can offer

to the customers                                                                                                               4mks

  1. The following information was extracted from the books of a trader :

Creditors       sh           60,000

Cash at bank                20,000

Debtors                        40,000

Stock                           70,000

Calculate :

  • Current ratio                                                                                                                        3mks
  • Quick ratio 2mks
  1. Give four reasons why the budget is an important government tool of control to the economy                   4mks
  2. Differentiate between Balance of trade and Balance of payments                        4mks
  3. The following information was extracted from the books of Roadside kiosk as at

Sept 30th  1999:

Cash at hand  Shs. 30,000

Capital                 170,000

Creditors               40,000

Stock                     70,000

Purchases             150,000

Sales                    205,000

Debtors                  65,000

Motor vehicles    100,000

Prepare a trial balance as at 30th Sept 1999.                                                                       5mks

  1. What are the four methods of personal selling carried out by salesmen              4mks
  2. In the recent past many countries have adopted trade liberalization as the way forward to development. Highlight any four adverse effects that such nations may experience due

to liberalization                                                                                                                                 4mks

12.Outline any four functions of the Nairobi stock exchange                                            4mks

  1. List four methods used by the central bank of Kenya in credit control            4mks
  2. Consumer protection is safeguarding consumers from exploitation by producers and  businessmen . Give four reasons why this is necessary                                          4mks
  3. The following is a demand/ supply schedule for kerosene. Draw a diagram to illustrate

using your own scale                                                                                                       5mks

Also find the equilibrium price / quantities

 

Price                Quantity Demanded               Quantity Supplied

Per day                         Per  day

 

5                                60                                   10

7                                50                                   15

10                               40                                   20

15                                35                                   25

20                                30                                   30

25                                25                                   35

30                                20                                   40

 

  1. Name four characteristics that should be posed by goods in order for them to be described

as wealth.                                                                                                                                     4 mks

  1. Limited companies are Large Organizations which attract large profits. However these undertakings are still not popular in Kenya and sole proprietorship seems  to be more

popular. Give four reasons to explain this                                                                    4 mks

  1. Give four reasons why most organization prefer oral interviews whenever they are

recruiting new employees/staff                                                                                     4 mks

  1. The law of demand states that ‘Other things being equal, a fall in price will lead to an

increase in quantity demanded .’Highlight any Four circumstances under which this

law may not hold.                                                                                                           4 mks

 

  1. In the spaces provided below indicate the level of production that relates to each of the following activities

Activity                                                           Level of production

 Selling goods in a shop                                 __________________________________

 Fishing  from a river                                     __________________________________

       Growing maize                                                    __________________________________

       Making leather belts                                           __________________________________

4 mks

  1. Enter the following transaction into a cash book and balance it as at 20th March 1995.

March 2nd started business with Kshs. 28,000 of which Kshs. 8000 was banked .

March 4. Bought stock from Nekesa worth Kshs 2000 and paid by cheque.

March 6. Paid  wages in cash Ksh  4000.

March 10.Received a cheque for Kshs. 3000 from a debtor

March 20. Deposited cash in bank from  cash till Kshs. 3000.                                                  5 mks

  1. State any four benefits accruing as a result of SmithKline Beecham merging with Glaxowellcome                                                                                                                 4 mks

 

  1. The sales from Mambo stores for the year 1999was Ksh 99,000. Given that goods are

usually sold at a margin of 20%, what was the gross  profit for the year.                     3 mks

  1. Differentiate between
  • W.O and C.O.D 2 mks
  • O.B and F.A.S 2 mks

 

 

TEST PAPER XI

MARKING SCHEME

 

  • Breaking of bulk
  • Offers a variety of  goods
  • Price stabilisation
  • Advertising creates awareness
  • Steady supply – (storage)
  • After sales services ( 1×4 = 4mks)

 

  1. – Simplicity
  • Compactness
  • Accessibility
  • Safety
  • Elasticity/ flexibility/ Expansion
  • Cross reference
  • Economy   (1 x 4 = 4marks)

 

  1. a) An abnormal demand curve
  2. b) (i) Geffen goods
  • (ii)  Conspicuous consumption /luxurious
  • iii) Speculative demand – Future expectations of a rise or fall in prices

 (1 x 2  = 2mks)

 

  1. – Easy handling of goods – containers are designed to enable use of machinery
  • Less damage to goods
  • Safety – They are sealed until they reach the importers
  • Low premium insurance costs, this results due to less risks
  • Use of specially designed containers for special goods (.e.g tankers)
  • Reduced inspection hence less disturbance to the goods

(1 x 4 = 4marks )

 

  1. – Availability of spare parts
  • Guarantee- repair of the articles for a specific period of time after purchase
  • Technical advise to the consumer on the use of items
  • Helping to install machinery or equipment
  • Servicing of goods from time to time
  • Delivery / transporting the goods to customers premises.

( 1 x 4 = 4 marks)

 

 

 

 

  1. (i) Current ratio = Current assets / Current liabilities

=  130000 / 60000

=  2.2 / 1

» 2 :1

 

  • Quick ratio =  Quick assets

Current liabilities

130000- 70000

60000

60000

60000

=  1:1                       ( ½  x  4  =  2marks)

 

  1. – A necessary aspect of planning
  • A tool for correcting development plans that are not feasible
  • A standard measure of government performances
  • Forces the government to prioritise its projects and plans
  • Reflects government monetary policies used to control the supply of money
  • Evaluates the success and failures of the economy
  • Motivates the facilitators to meet the set objective by working hard

( 1 x 4 = 4 marks)

 

  1. Balance of trade : The difference between the values of visible exports and visible imports of a country over a given period    ( 2mks)

Balance of payments : The difference between the record  of a country’s visible and invisible exports against the value of her invisible imports over a period .

 

  1. ROADSIDE KIOSK TRIAL BALANCE AS AT 30TH SEPT .
  2. CR.

Purchases                                150,000

Capital                                                            170,000

Sales                                                               205,000

Debtors                                   65,000

Creditors                                                         40,000

Motor vehicles                       100,000

Stock                                        70,000

Cash at bank                           30,000

415000            415000

(½  x 10 tics  = 5marks)

10 –      Show room sales

  • Display of goods in a room attendants
  • Provision of detailed information about the products
  • Trade fairs and exhibitions
  • Manufacturers / Agriculturist stalls ( outlets)
  • Visiting customers in homes or towns (e.g insurance)
  • Posting sales girls / boys in supermarkets shops .

  ( 1 x 4 = 4 marks )

 

 

 

 

  1. – Encourages single sided development since industries with comparative

advantage  develops to the neglect of others

  • Substandard and harmful products may be produced and traded leading to dilution of social welfare
  • Dumping is encouraged which discourages development of local industries
  • May lead to exploitation and colonisation
  • Promotes unproductive competition which leads to closure of infant industries
  • Presupposes the existence of leissez faire and working of price mechanism under perfect market which are unrealistic           ( 1x 4 = 4  marks)

 

  1. – Marketing of securities which facilitate flow of new capital into the industry.
  • Protect investors by maintaining rules and discipline of the brokers.
  • Advise and guide companies seeking capital
  • Publishes information regarding prices of securities
  • Transfer the title to any quoted security ( 1 x 4 = 4 marks)

 

  1. – Open market operation
  • Bank rate method
  • Margin requirement
  • Selective credit
  • Reserve requirements

 

  1. – Ensure goods are of good quality
  • Ensure the right quantity and size
  • Ensure health standards are met
  • Ensure safety standards are met
  • Ensure fair pricing
  • Protect them against breach of contract
  • Protect from false advertising

 

15 –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Equilibrium quantity  30 units
  • Equilibrium price 20 shillings

 

  1. – Must have utility
  • Should be scarce
  • Must have money value
  • Should be transferable

 

  1. – Profits in sole proprietorship aren’t shared
  • In sole proprietorship there is personal contact with customers unlike in joint stock companies
  • Formation procedure is easier in single owned business than joint stock companies
  • Decision making in single owned business are easier than in joint sock companies                                  ( 1 x 4 = 4marks)

 

  1. – Immediate feedback
  • Leaves no room for alteration /misinterpretation of the message
  • Creates a personal touch or healthy relationship between the interviewer and the interviewee.
  • Saves time since information is passed on and a response to it received instantly enabling a decision  to be made
  • Enables the interviewer to access extra information about the interviewee by asking probing questions.
  • The interviewer is able to assess the confidence levels of the interviewee

( 1 x 4 = 4marks)

  1. – Incase of the essential goods that must be consumed
  • Ostentatious goods that must be consumed
  • Luxurious goods like cars
  • Inferior goods i.e goods for the poor
  • Geffen goods e.g bread              ( 1 x 4 = 4marks)

 

  1. – Tertiary level
  • Primary level
  • Secondary level

 

  1. CASH BOOK

 

 

Date         Particulars          Cash      Bank             Date     Particulars        Cash     Bank

 

 

March  2nd    B/f                   20,000  8,000              4th        Purchases                          2000

Wages                4000

10th               Debtors                          3,000                        Bank                   3000

20th               Cash                               3,000                        Balance c/d      13000     12000

 

 

 

20th              Bal c/d            20,000  14,000                                                  20,000   14,000

13000     12000

  • – Higher production leading to low cost of goods per unit thus higher profits
  • Large market due to lower prices and no competition
  • Reduced competition increases sales
  • Advantages of specialisation
  • Better management as a result of combined pool of specialist / specialised labour
  • Cheap purchases of raw materials as a result of bulk buying at a discount
  • Will be able to attract external finance easily for expansion
  • Control of prices due to information of cartel .

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Sales =  Shs. 100,000

Margin =  Gross Profit  x 100

Sales

  • = GP  x 100

100,000

GP =  Ksh  20,000.

 

  1. a) W.O  –  Cash with order – The buyer  must  pay for the goods when he makes an order.

C.O.D –     Cash on Delivery –  Payment is effected when goods are delivered to the buyer.

  1. O.B – Free on board . Prices  quoted includes expenses  from the sellers warehouse up to the

docks .

 

TEST PAPER XII

 

  1. A company intends to promote its products by arranging a prize winning competition through the media. Prizes can only be won through buying the products.
  • Explain five benefits that the company would get by using this method of sales promotion                                                                                                                          10mks

(b) Explain four factors determining the market prices of commodities.                      10mks

 

  1. (a) The government of Kenya has been adopting the policy of privatisation of firms.

Discuss some  of the benefits that the Kenyan people reap from this policy            10mks

  • The following balance were extracted from the books of Charles & Sons

as at May  31st 2002 .

Capital                        600,000

Net profit                    130,000

Plant  fixtures                   160,000

Equipment’s                     100,000

Buildings                                      240,000

Office furniture                  10,000

Stock                                 192,000

Cash                                  118,000

Debtors                             158,000

Pre-paid  expenses              22,000

Creditors                           130,000

Outstanding expenses         20,000

Bank overdraft                  110,000

 

Required :

(i)  Prepare a balance sheet as at  31st may 2002                                                                 7mks

  • Calculate
  • Working capital
  • Current ratio
  • Net profit as percentage to capital     3mks

 

  1. (a) Explain five circumstances under which an insurance company would not compensate

the insured in the event of loss                                                                                  10mks

(b) Odhiambo’s publishing  company recently joined the Nairobi stock exchange.

Describe five benefits                                                                                                            10mks

 

  1. Opportunities exist for purchasing of necessary durable goods by instalment
  • Describe two methods commonly used for this purpose                            4mks
  • Mention three advantages of each to:
  • Manufacturers
  • Consumers      12mks

(c)  Give any two differences of the two methods                                                    4mks

 

  1. (a) Explain any five methods that the Kenyan government may adopt in order to control the

volume of imports                                                                                                  10mks

(b)  Discuss the main sources of capital to small scale enterprises                          10mks

 

  1. (a) Explain five reasons why it is necessary for a country to control international  trade

10mks

(b) Explain five diseconomies that may be suffered by firms due to large scale production

10mks

 

TEST PAPER XII

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. – Increased awareness of the consumers of the product advertised

– Increased sales volume of the product

– More customers / wider market to the  goods

– Retention /loyalty of the already existing customers

– Increased market due to large market and consumers

– Better quality due to competition created by advertising

 

  • – Price mechanism- The interaction of demand and supply in the market .

–  Government policy – Through taxation subsidies and price controls

– Auction – Prices suggested by prospective buyers

(Mentioning 1 mk)         (Explanation 1 mk)

 

  1. (a) Benefits of privatization
  • Kenyans enjoy improved products and services due to research carried out by privatised firms
  • The spirit of competition enhances good management hence efficiency
  • Consumers enjoy fair prices of products and services due  to minimal wastes if any.
  • Privatisation calls upon many firms entering the market leading to product diversity    hence Consumers have a wide variety to choose from.
  • Due to stiff competition, privatised firms engage in aggressive sales promotion methods which keep consumers informed of the products in the market.
  • The need for greater profits makes them engage in risky projects which may be  of great importance to the consumers.

                      Any other relevant point 2×5 = 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. b) Billy and Sons Co.

Balance sheet

As at 31st May 2002

 

Shs              shs                                                            Shs.             Shs.

Fixed Assets                                                              Capital                                      600,000

Plant& Fixtures          160,000                                    Add net profit                          140,000

Equipment’s                100,000                                  Net capital                                       740,000

Buildings                    240,000                                   Current Liabilities

Office furniture            10,000      510,000                Creditors                        130,000                                                                                                        Outstanding Exp.             20,000

Current  Assets

Cash                           118,000                                   Bank overdraft             110,000    260,000

Debtors                       158,000

Pre-paid expenses         22,000

Stock                           192,000              490,000

1,000,000                                            1,000,000

 

  1. Working capital = Current  Assets – Current liabilities

=  490,000 – 260,000

=  230,000

 

  1. Current Ratio =  Current Assets

Current liabilities

400,000

260,000

=  49.26                                                                                               (1mk)

 

  1. Net profit as a percentage to capital

Net Profit  x 100     =  140,000  x 100

Capital                       600,000

=  23.3%

 

3 a) –     Losses caused by the insurers carelessness i.e not accidental

  • Incase the insured has no insurable interest in the property
  • Incase of accident / loss is not directly related to the risk insured
  • Incase the insured has not paid premiums as expected
  • If on investigation the insurance company realises that false information was given by the insured
  • A car accident which is caused by a third person who is not insured.

 

  1. – The company knows value of its shares in the market
  • The company may sell more shares since its is known to the public.
  • The company raises more capital by floating more shares in the stock exchange
  • The company uses more information gathered from stock exchange to improve its performances
  • Helps to attract competent personnel in the company
  • Promotes company image .

 

  1. HIRE PURCHASE :- A  system where the buyer agrees to pay for the commodity in installment. The buyer obtains the possession of the article on the down payment (deposit) but the title of ownership remains with the seller until the last installment is made .

 

CREDIT SALES/DEFFERED PAYMENT- Under this system the article becomes

the property of the buyer with the payment of the first installment. The

buyer is supposed to pay the remaining amount in installments.                                                                                                                                                           (2 x 2 )

  • Advantages

Manufacturer.

  • He is able to increase his volume of sales .
  • Profit earned on hire purchase is higher than profit earned on cash basis
  • Goods belong to the seller until the last installment is paid .

 

The buyer.

  • He takes possession of goods immediately after down payment
  • Installments to be made are predetermined enabling him to plan and budget for payment  of the amounts
  • He is able to acquire goods he would not have afforded on cash terms.
  • The buyer can possess more goods including expensive items.

               (1 x 6 = 6marks)

 

Advantages of credit sale to:

  1. The manufacturer:
  • He is able to increase his volume of sales
  • Profits realised are higher since customers must pay higher prices
  • He can reclaim the amount due from the buyer under a court order.

 

  1. The buyer
  • He is able to expensive goods on credit
  • Ownership of the article passes to the buyer after the first installment .
  • He is able to plan on acquisition of certain goods ( 1 x 6 = 6 marks)

 

Differences

Hire purchase                                                   Credit sale    

–  Goods can be repossessed if the              –  Goods cant but the buyer can be  sued for

buyer breaches the contract.                          damages

–  Ownership remains with the seller          –   Ownership passes to the buyer installment is

when  the first  till the last installment         is effected.

Is made.                                        Any other relevant 1 x 4 = 4 mks.

 

  1. a) Methods of controlling volume of imports
  • Tariffs – Involves levying import duty on goods that are entering a country
  • Quotas – Is a quantitative restriction permitting only a given number of units of a commodity to be imported during a specific period
  • Exchange control – Refers to the control by the government on the exchange value of the currency of a country. Importers can only import goods when they seek permission for acquiring foreign exchange.
  • Trade agreements – Is an agreement between different countries regarding the foreign trade.
  • Total ban / Embargo – Involves imposing a complete ban on import of some specific commodities . 2 x 5 = 10marks.
  1. Sources of capital to small scale enterprises.
  • Personal funds /owners capital
  • Borrowing from friends and relatives
  • Members contribution
  • Loans from bank and other non bank financial institutions
  • Going public i.e borrowing from public by use of stocks.
  • Venture capital i.e  a group of rich people with a pool of financial resources which  they lead to viable small scale businesses.

(any other relevant point)

 

  1. To enable infant industries to grow without  interference from foreign industries.
  • To avoid entry into the country of commodities which might be harmful to the moral culture and health standard of its people.
  • To eliminate dumping of inferior or substandard goods in country.
  • To correct balance of payment deficit .
  • To enable a country to fully exploit its resources which otherwise might be idle from undue competition .
  • To raise revenue for government projects in the country
  • To reduce the dependency of a country on another which might mistreat her incase of misunderstanding between them .
  • To protect key industries which promotes faster development and lead to establishment of other industries
  • To diversify industrial growth by allowing production of different commodities to prevent dependence on other countries .

 

  1. Decision making take too long
  • Size of market may be too small
  • Complexity of the organisation may create difficulty in management
  • Lack of enthusiasm due to size which kills commitment- no personal contact
  • High risks due to change in fashion, taste or falling prices .
  • Formation of monopolies leading to exploitation of consumers
  • Poor staff and employee welfare are due to large number.

 

 

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