Government & Governance
Government and Governance isn’t just about laws—it explores leadership, institutions, and decision‑making to understand how societies function. Beyond policies, it build curiosity, sharp reasoning, and connects abstract principles with everyday experiences, citizenship, justice, and communities’ shared responsibilities.
Subject Highlight
Core Curriculum Topics
Introduction to Government
- Meaning, importance, sources of authority, types of government
The Kenyan Constitution
- Historical development, independence constitution, amendments, 2010 Constitution
- Bill of Rights, devolution, separation of powers
Structure of Government
- Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, roles and functions
- County governments and their responsibilities
Democracy & Citizenship
- Principles of democracy, civic rights and responsibilities
- Elections, political parties, leadership, governance challenges
Regional & International Organizations
- East African Community (EAC), African Union (AU), United Nations (UN)
- Kenya’s role in global governance
Contemporary Issues
- Corruption, human rights, peace and security, sustainable development