Let’s be honest: reading the 2010 Constitution of Kenya from Preamble to Schedule can feel a bit like trying to memorize a dictionary. It is a dense, high-stakes document that redefined how our country breathes, works, and votes. But if you’re a student of Law, Government, or even History, you know that the Constitution isn’t just a book—it’s the ultimate exam “boss.”
Below is the exam paper download link
Past Paper On The Kenyan Constitution For Revision
Above is the exam paper download link
The good news? Examiners are predictable. They aren’t looking for you to recite Article 145 from memory; they want to see if you understand how power is shared and how rights are protected. To get your brain in gear, we’ve tackled the big questions that tend to haunt revision sessions.
The Revision Q&A: Cracking the 2010 Code
Q: Why is Article 1 (Sovereignty of the People) always the first thing we study? Because everything else in the document flows from it. In the old days, power was “top-down.” Today, the 2010 Constitution says power belongs to you. In an exam, if you’re asked about the source of legal authority, always start with the people. Whether it’s the President in State House or a Member of County Assembly (MCA) in your ward, they are exercising delegated power, not their own.
Q: How do I handle questions about ‘Devolution’ without getting confused? Think of Devolution as “bringing the kitchen closer to the diners.” Instead of everything being cooked in Nairobi, we now have 47 county “kitchens.”
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The National Government handles the “big stuff”: Defense, Foreign Affairs, and National Economic Policy.
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County Governments handle “service delivery”: Agriculture, County Health Services, and Trade Development. If a question asks about the Fourth Schedule, it’s testing whether you know who is responsible for what.
Q: What’s the trick to the ‘Bill of Rights’? Don’t just list them; categorize them. You have Civil and Political rights (like the right to vote), but Kenya is famous for its Economic and Social rights (Article 43). This includes the right to the highest attainable standard of health, housing, and clean water. If an exam question asks about “Human Dignity,” they are usually checking if you can link Article 28 to these social rights.
The Power of the Past Paper
Why bother with old exams? Because a textbook tells you the law, but a past paper shows you the traps.
When you use our downloadable Kenyan Constitution past paper, you will:
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Understand ‘Command Words’: Learn the difference between “Explain” (tell me why) and “Critically Evaluate” (tell me the pros, cons, and your own judgment).
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Perfect Your Marks-per-Minute: You’ll realize that a 10-mark question on the “Independence of the Judiciary” needs at least five well-explained points.
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Spot the ‘Repeaters’: Topics like the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Amendment process (popular initiative vs. parliamentary initiative) appear almost every other year.
Download Your Revision Resource Here
Ready to stop guessing and start grading? Use the link below to grab a comprehensive past paper. This resource includes questions on the Legislature, the Executive, and those tricky Constitutional Commissions like the EACC and IEBC.
[Click Here to Download the Kenyan Constitution Past Paper for Revision]
A Quick Parting Tip: The ‘Separation of Powers’ Check
Whenever you are writing about the three arms of government (Executive, Legislature, Judiciary), always mention Checks and Balances. For example, the President (Executive) appoints Judges, but only after the JSC (Judiciary) recommends them and Parliament (Legislature) approves them. It’s a three-way street—mentioning this interplay is the fastest way to earn “A” grade marks!
