What are the steps have been taken by the Kenyan government to promote national integration since independence?

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a) The government has developed national symbols like the flag, anthem, and the court of arms.
These symbols have helped to identify us as one nation.
b) Immediately after independence the then only major opposition party, KADU was disbanded
to have a single party system. However this did not work for long as multipartisma was
inevitably reintroduced.
c) The government also set up a national curriculum in our educational institutions. This creates
a sense of oneness despite the diversity.
d) Declaring Kiswahili a national language. In 1975, Kiswahili was made a national language of
communication as a step towards curbing rampant tribalism. This has greatly assisted as Kenyans
of different diversity can communicate.
e) Promotion and fostering Harambee spirit. This has led to Collective participation in
development programmes by people from different groups which have promoted national unity.
f) During the reign of president Moi the Nyayo philosophy of peace love and unity was
introduced. It stressed the concept of being mindful of other people’s welfare. It is closely related
to the principal of mutual social responsibility as embodied in African socialism.
g) A new constitution in Kenya was promulgated in august 2010. This constitution promises a lot
of hope in terms of unity as it may be an important tool of fighting all vices that have
discouraged unity. It also stresses equal rights for all.
h) The government has tried to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor through the creation
of an equalization fund under the new constitution. Through this fund, development easily
trickles down to reach the disadvantaged.
i) Abolition of racial schools hence enrolling students of different backgrounds in the same
schools. /Ethnic balance in public institutions.
j) The teaching of history in schools has helped to create a sense of oneness as Kenyans realize
that they share a common history.
k) Promotion of games, sports, drama and cultural activities. National games at school and
college level have been a source of interaction. This is a way of developing a common culture in
the country
l) The government has made use of media to propagate unity.
m) Abolition of ethnic organizations and groupings.
n) Promotion of national public service i.e. civil servants can serve anywhere in the country

ericmunguti answered the question on September 25, 2018 at 07:06

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