By Elimu Assistant Team 
🇰🇪 Political Developments & Struggle for Independence in Kenya (1919-1963)
Early Political Organizations in Kenya Up To 1939
The First World War became a catalyst for political awakening among Africans in Kenya, leading to organized resistance against colonial rule.
🔥 How WW1 Contributed to Political Awakening:
- Unity Among Africans: Different communities realized their shared problems when they interacted during the war.
- Loss of White Superiority Myth: Seeing Europeans suffer and die like everyone else destroyed the illusion of invincibility.
- Post-War Injustices: The Soldier Settlement Scheme (1919) favored British ex-soldiers while ignoring African veterans.
📈 Key Factors Behind Early Political Organizations
🆔 Kipande System (1920)
Forced labor system requiring Africans to carry identification papers, restricting freedom of movement.
💱 Currency Change (1921)
Sudden replacement of Indian Rupee with shilling rendered Africans’ savings worthless overnight.
📉 Wage Cuts & Tax Hikes
1920 saw African wages reduced while hut/poll taxes increased from 10 to 16 shillings.
🏛️ Colony Status (1920)
Kenya’s change from protectorate to colony signaled permanent British occupation, galvanizing resistance.
⏳ Key Events Timeline
1
1919: Soldier Settlement Scheme established2
1920: Kenya becomes crown colony, Kipande introduced3
1921: Currency change from Rupee to Shilling💡 Historical Significance
These early grievances laid the foundation for organized political movements that would eventually lead to Kenya’s independence in 1963. The period between 1919-1939 marked the awakening of African political consciousness against colonial exploitation.
Unlock Self-Testing Questions with Answers
🇰🇪 Kenya Independence Era Quiz
Test your knowledge of 1919-1963 political developments
1. What realization did African soldiers gain from WW1 that fueled political activism?
2. The 1920 change from protectorate to colony status primarily signaled:
3. What was the primary purpose of the Kipande system?
4. The 1921 currency change impacted Africans by:
5. Which 1919 policy favored British ex-soldiers over African veterans?
6. What was the relationship between WW1 and African political unity?
7. The 1920 tax increases primarily affected:
8. Which sequence shows correct chronological order?
9. The political awakening after WW1 was most directly a reaction to:
10. What was the most significant consequence of the 1920s policies?
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