- The table below shows the taxation rates for income earned in a certain month.
Income (Kshs per month) Tax rate (%)
1...(Solved)
The table below shows the taxation rates for income earned in a certain month.
Income (Kshs per month) Tax rate (%)
1 – 9680 10
9681 – 19360 15
19361 – 29040 20
29041 – 38720 25
38720 and above 30
Kiratu earned a basic salary of Ksh 21,000 that month. In addition he got a house allowance of Ksh. 12,000 and medical allowance of Ksh. 3600. He had a life insurance policy for which he paid Ksh. 1800 p.m. He was entitled to an insurance relief 15% of the premium paid. He claimed a personal relief of Ksh. 1162 p.m.
a)Calculate the net tax Kiratu paid in that month.
b)Together with the tax deductions were also made from his pay i.e. NHIF sh. 320 and co-op loan
of ksh. 4750. Calculate Kiratu’s Net pay for that month.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Explain how each of the following serves as evidence of organic evolution
(i) Fossil records
(ii) Comparative antinomy
(iii) Geographical distribution(Solved)
Explain how each of the following serves as evidence of organic evolution
(i) Fossil records
(ii) Comparative antinomy
(iii) Geographical distribution
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- State the possible application of the following plants hormones in agriculture
(i) Auxins
(ii) Gibberellins(Solved)
State the possible application of the following plants hormones in agriculture
(i) Auxins
(ii) Gibberellins
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- The table below shows how the width of the stomata and the wind speed can affect the rate of transpiration from a leaf of a...(Solved)
The table below shows how the width of the stomata and the wind speed can affect the rate of transpiration from a leaf of a plant. The width are measured in micrometers (nm)
a)plot a graph of rate of transpiration against width of the stomata.
(b) Use your graph to predict the rate of transpiration when the stomata have a width of 8nm.
(c) Describe the relationship between the width of stomata and the rate of transpiration in still air.
(d) Explain why the rate of transpiration in wind differs from rate in still air.
(e) Explain why transpiration is important in plants.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Msituni nikakuta, nyuki wamo mzingani,
Kwa juhudi wanakita, mara nje mara ndani,
Husuda wameikata, hata hawasengenyani,
Nyuki ni wadudu duni, wanashinda kwa umoja
Mchwa nao nikaona, wamejenga masikani,
Wafanya bidii...(Solved)
Msituni nikakuta, nyuki wamo mzingani,
Kwa juhudi wanakita, mara nje mara ndani,
Husuda wameikata, hata hawasengenyani,
Nyuki ni wadudu duni, wanashinda kwa umoja
Mchwa nao nikaona, wamejenga masikani,
Wafanya bidii sana, uvivu hawatamani,
Wao husaidiana, tena hawadanganyani,
Mchwa wadudu wa chini, wanaishi kwa umoja
Nalo jeshi la siafu, hutandawaa njiani,
Laenda bila ya hofu, maana ajiamini,
Silaha zao dhaifu, meno, tena hawaoni
Wa kuwatadia nini ? Kwani wanao umoja.
Nao chungu wachukuzi, nyama warima njiani,
Masikini wapagazi, mizigo yao kichwani,
Ingawa si wachokozi, wakali ukiwahini,
Katu hawafarakani, wanadamu kwa umoja.
Sisi ni wana Adamu, mbona hatusikizani,
Tusitietie hamu, ukubwa kuutamani,
Wachache wataalamu, tuwasadi kwa imani,
Hii “Huyu awezani,” yatuvunjia umoja
(a) Lipe shairi hili anwani mwafaka.
(b) Ni sifa zipi nne zinazopewa wanaozungumza.
(c) Onyesha jinsi mwandishi alivyotumia uhuru wake katika shairi hili.
(d) Eleza muundo wa shairi hili.
(e) Andika ubeti wa mwisho kwa lugha nathari.
(f) Taja mafunzo mawili unayopata kutokana na wahusika wanaozungumziwa.
(g) Eleza maana ya maneno yafuatayo kama yalivyotumiwa katika shairi hilo.
(i) Chungu
(ii) Tuwasadi
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- A straight line passes through points (8, -2) and (4, -4)
a)Write its equation in the form ax + by + c = 0 where a,...(Solved)
A straight line passes through points (8, -2) and (4, -4)
a)Write its equation in the form ax + by + c = 0 where a, b and c are integers.
b)If the line in (a) above cuts the x axis at point P, determine the coordinates of P.
c)Another line which is perpendicular to the line in (a) above passes through point P and cuts the
Y axis at the point Q. Determine the co-ordinates of point Q.
d)Find the length of QP.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- The diagram below represents a transverse section through mammalian skin.(Solved)
The diagram below represents a transverse section through mammalian skin.
(a) Name the structures A and B .
A
B
(b) (i) Explain how the hair in human beings helps in keeping the body warm .
(ii) Explain other methods by which the skin helps to keep the body warm.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- An experiment was set to investigate the effect of unilateral light on the growth of oat coleoptiles. The diagram in the table represents the experimental...(Solved)
An experiment was set to investigate the effect of unilateral light on the growth of oat coleoptiles. The diagram in the table represents the experimental set ups the start and the result at the end of experiment.
(a) Account for the reaction in experiment set up A
(b) Explain the purpose of experiment set up B and C
c) Explain the results in the experiment set D and E
D
E
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- A passenger noticed that he had forgotten his bag in a bus 12 minutes after the bus had left. To catch up with the bus,...(Solved)
A passenger noticed that he had forgotten his bag in a bus 12 minutes after the bus had left. To catch up with the bus, he immediately took a taxi which travelled 95km/h. The bus maintained an average speed of 75km/h.
Determine:
a)The distance covered by the bus in 12 minutes.
b)The distance covered by the taxi to catch up with the bus.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Use reciprocal, cosine and square tables only to evaluate to 4s.f the expression.
1/15.79 - (cos 73.61)2(Solved)
Use reciprocal, cosine and square tables only to evaluate to 4s.f the expression.
1/15.79 - (cos 73.61)2
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Haemophilia is a sex linked trait
(i) If a normal woman but carrier for haemophilia marries a normal man, work out the phenotype of the offspring...(Solved)
Haemophilia is a sex linked trait
(i) If a normal woman but carrier for haemophilia marries a normal man, work out the phenotype of the offspring using a genetic cross.
(ii) Name two chromosomal disorders.
(iii) Other then haemophilia, state any other two sex - linked defect in man.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- The table below shows the concentration of sodium and iodine ions in pond water and in the cell sap(Solved)
The table below shows the concentration of sodium and iodine ions in pond water and in the cell sap.
Giving reasons name the process through which each of the ions is taken up by the plants
a)
(i) Sodium ion
(ii) Iodine ion
(b) The lettuce plant was then treated with a chemical substance that inhibits the synthesis of ATP Giving a reason, state which ion was affected by the treatment.
(c) Explain why fresh water fish cannot survive is marine habitat.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Alipokwenda kwao, mamaye alimwambia,
Nipa fedha au nguo, nataka kwenda tumia!
Nikosapo hivi leo, nipa kisu tajitia !
Huzunguka akilia kwa maana ya uketo
Ndipo mamaye kawaza, pamwe na...(Solved)
Alipokwenda kwao, mamaye alimwambia,
Nipa fedha au nguo, nataka kwenda tumia!
Nikosapo hivi leo, nipa kisu tajitia !
Huzunguka akilia kwa maana ya uketo
Ndipo mamaye kawaza, pamwe na kuzingatia,
Fedha zako umesoza, na leo zimekwisha,
Kisu sikukukataza, twaa upate jitia!
Mbele zangu n’ondokea! Wende na ukiwa wako!
Ulipogeuka nondo, nguo ukazingilia,
Kakaka kwa vishindo, usisaze hata moya,
Leo wanuka uvundo, wambeja wakukimbia!
Mbele zangu n’ondokea ! Wende na ukiwa wako!
Ukijigeuza nyama, kama Simba ukilia,
Watumwa ukawaegema, ukawla wote pia,
Pasi kuona huruma, kutoa wahurumia,
Mbona hukuzingatia? Wende na ukiwa wako!
Si mimi naliokupa, ukata huo, sikia!
Kwamba utakuja hapa, nipate kuondolea,
Naapa thama, naapa, sina la kukutendea!
Mbele zangu n’ondokea! Wende na ukiwa wako!
Tamati, nalikomile, ni hayo nalokwambia,
Hapahitaji kelele na kujirisha mabaya,
Na kwamba yakutukie, sema yapate n’elea!
Zidi radhi kuniwea ! Wende na ukiwa wako!
(a) Lipe shairi hili anwani mwafaka
(b) Ni maudhui gani yanayojitokeza katika shairi hili
(c) Taja na ueleze tabia za mnenewa katika shairi hili
(d) Mshairi ametumia uhuru wa utunzi. Taja sehemu mbili alikotumia uhuru huo
(e) Eleza umbo la shairi hili
(f) Eleza maana ya maneno yafuatayo kama yalivyotumiwa katika shairi :-
(i) Uketo
(ii) Ukata
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- The Following weeds were found growing on a maize farm by a form four student. Study the weeds and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The Following weeds were found growing on a maize farm by a form four student. Study the weeds and answer the questions that follow.
a) Name the weeds labeled X, Y and Z above.
b) State one reason that makes each of the following weeds difficult to control.
(i) X
(ii) Z
c) State one reason why the weed labeled M should not be allowed to grow in the farm
c) State one reason why the weed labeled M should not be allowed to grow in the farm.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the three harvesting methods shown in the diagrams above.
b) Name four sites for agroforestry trees in the farm.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- A seven sided figure has three of its angles equal to x and the other angles are (2x - 30), (x + 28), 3(x -...(Solved)
A seven sided figure has three of its angles equal to x and the other angles are (2x - 30), (x + 28), 3(x - 4) and (126 -x). Find the value of x.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- KIACHE KINACHONG’AA
Katu siwe na harara, wala moyo kukupapa,
Usichukue hasira, na moyo kutapa-tapa,
Utaharibu na sura, mwishowe uende kapa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Mbeleye kina madhara, kile kinachokukukwepa,
Mbele...(Solved)
KIACHE KINACHONG’AA
Katu siwe na harara, wala moyo kukupapa,
Usichukue hasira, na moyo kutapa-tapa,
Utaharibu na sura, mwishowe uende kapa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Mbeleye kina madhara, kile kinachokukukwepa,
Mbele yake ni hasara, si chema kitakutupa,
Hutaipata ijara, kuchuma ama kukopa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Hicho jangwa la Sahara, si mnofu ni mfupa,
Hakina njema ishara, humtupa mwenye pupa,
Kibovu kama tambara, hupasuka kama chupa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Kitaleta ufukura, si huko wala si hapa,
Kina mengi mazingira, na mbele kitakuchapa,
Sijitie usogora, ukavimbisha mishipa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Si kazi yenye ujira, mshahara kukulipa,
Ya cheo chenye kinara, na heshima wakikupa,
Mbele haina imara, japo leo wajitapa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Japo kazi ya biashara, kutwa wauza makopa,
Uwe mtu na kipara, Mwananchi ama Yuripa,
Bora uwe na busara, fedha tajaza mapipa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Usione kinang’ara, huku chapiga marapa,
Ukimbilie kupora, moyo wako kukuzipa,
Kitakugeuza chura, mbele yake utaapa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Usitupe sarara, nyuma kisogo kuipa,
Ukaenda kwa papara, kiumbe mbele kitanepa,
Kwanza tumia fikira, uchague njema chapa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Na sisemi masihara, hakika kweli nawapa
Mlio pwani na bara, wa Mufindi na wa lupa
Maneno haya kitara, muarifu na Wachepa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
Tamati niliyochora, ya shikeni si kuepa
Kisha muwe na basira, na Mola kumuogopa,
Kinachokwepa si nyara, ufunge ndani ya kwapa,
Kiache kinachokwepa, mbeleye kina madhara
(a) Eleza hii ni bahari gani ya shairi
(b) Eleza dhamira ya mshairi
(c) Fafanua hasara nne zinazoletwa na tamaa - vile ving’aavyo
(d) Taja na ueleze mbinu mbili za kifasihi zilizotumika katika shairi
(e) Andika ubeti wa tano katika lugha ya nathari
(f) Eleza maana ya maneno haya kama yalivyotumika katika shairi
(i) Kuchuma
(ii) Kisogo kuipa
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Given that Cos A = 5/13 and Angle A is acute, find the value of 2tan A + 3 Sin A.(Solved)
Given that Cos A = 5/13 and Angle A is acute, find the value of 2tan A + 3 Sin A.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Solve for x
5(x+1) + 6(5x) – 70 = 205(Solved)
Solve for x
5(x+1) + 6(5x) – 70 = 205
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- A point (-3, 2) is the image of a point (7,4) after a reflection. Find the mirror line.(Solved)
A point (-3, 2) is the image of a point (7,4) after a reflection. Find the mirror line.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- The proceeds of a certain harambee were distributed among three primary schools A, B and C. A received 1/3 of total amount realized, B received...(Solved)
The proceeds of a certain harambee were distributed among three primary schools A, B and C. A received 1/3 of total amount realized, B received 1/3 of the remainder while C received 4/5 of what B received. If the difference of what remained and what B received was shs. 25,000. Determine how much the harambee realized.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- 1. Namwona yu shambani, Na jembe mkononi, Analima, Mwanamama,(Solved)
MWANAMKE
1. Namwona yu shambani,
Na jembe mkononi,
Analima,
Mwanamama,
Mavuno si yake,
Ni ya mume wake.
2. Namwona viwandani,
Pia maofisini,
Yu kazini,
Hamkani,
Anabaguliwa,
Na anaonewa.
3. Namwona yu nyumbnai,
Mpishi wa jikoni,
Yaya yeye,
Dobi yeye,
Hakuna malipo,
Likizo haipo.
4. Namwona kitandani,
Yu uchi maungoni.
Ni mrembo
Kama chombo,
Chenye ushawishi,
Mzima utashi.
5. Namwona mkekani,
Yuwamo uzazini,
Apumua,
Augua,
Kilio cha kite,
Cha mpiga pute.
6. Kwa nini mwanamke,
Ni yeye peke yake,
Heshimaye,
Haki anakosa,
Kwa kweli ni kosa
(Muhammed Seif Khatib)
(a) “Shairi hili ni la kukatisha tamaa”. Fafanua dai hili kwa kutoa mifano minne
(b) Eleza umbo la shairi hili
(c) Andika ubeti wa tatu katika lugha ya nathari
(d) Taja tamathali ya usemi iliyotawala katika shairi zima utoe mifano miwili ya jinsi
ilivyotumika
(e) Onyesha mifano miwili ya ubabedume inayojitokeza katika shairi hili
(f) Eleza maana ya maneno yafuatayo jinsi yalivyotumiwa katika shairi:
(i) mzima utashi
(ii) maungoni
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- State two diseases that commonly affect bees in bee farming.(Solved)
State two diseases that commonly affect bees in bee farming.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- In the figure below AB is parallel to DE. Find the value of x and y.(Solved)
In the figure below AB is parallel to DE. Find the value of x and y.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Solve for x
1 + log5 x = log512
(Solved)
Solve for x
1 + log5 x = log512
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Simplify
(Solved)
Simplify 
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Evaluate without using mathematical tables or a calculator.
Express your answer as a fraction to its simplest form.
(Solved)
Evaluate without using mathematical tables or a calculator. 
Express your answer as a fraction to its simplest form.
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Fill in the blank spaces by using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.(Solved)
Fill in the blank spaces by using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
i) Is ........... right that important to you? (be)
ii) Otieno ............the coat so well that no one found it. (hide)
iii) The balloon ............as soon as we pierced it. (burst)
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- KIPI NIKITENDE? Tayari ni sarakani, niambie yote johara,Mosi nimpe shukrani, kanizaa bira zira,Wapo haiko hisani, ningefaa kwa uparara,Kipi takachokitenda, ni nene heko kwa mama?Miezi tisa...(Solved)
KIPI NIKITENDE?
Tayari ni sarakani, niambie yote johara,
Mosi nimpe shukrani, kanizaa bira zira,
Wapo haiko hisani, ningefaa kwa uparara,
Kipi takachokitenda, ni nene heko kwa mama?
Miezi tisa tumboni, yote nina kajinyima,
Kanikopa uchunguni, safari ndefu kazima’
Kama kinda kiotani, kiniasa huyu mama’
Kipi takachokitenda, ninene heko mama ?
Baba siku jana madadi, kawa vingaito mambo,
Kaolewa na asadi, kachalazwa kwa wimbombo,
Kaona – bali jadili, kuchao puani bombo,
Kipi takachokitenda, ninene heko mama?
Kila kuchao zarani, kupalilia kondeni,
Kachanika mpinini, chungu povuka motoni,
Kaviyariya fingani, kinijali jikoni,
Kipi tukachokitenda , ninene heko mama?
Wa siku hizi vijana, wakahujuru nyumbani,
Wengine wao jagina, kawa lofa mutaani,
Hali ukashiba nina, afikapo tu, “kongoni!”
Kipi takachokitenda, ninene heko mama?
Nawe bwana siwe maya, vita hasha kiwa kombo,
Tena simfanye yaya, ya kikoa ndio mambo,
Simtende ya hizaya, siwe mwao kila jambo,
Kipi takachokitenda, ninene heko mama?
Sasa jamvi nakuja, kisa nimesakarika,
Naomba niliyotaja, tatia manani kaka,
Nenayo yasiwe ngoja, ili nipokee baraka,
Mema nitamtendea, apate futahi pia.
(a) Eleza umbo la shairi hili
(b) Kwa nini msanii amshukuru mamaye ?
(c) Ni kina nani wanaokashifiwa na msanii ? Kwa nini ?
(d) Onyesha tofauti katika ujumbe iliyoko katika beti nne za kwanza na mbili zinazofuata
(e) Toa majina mengine yenye maana sawa na haya yaliyotumiwa katika shairi hili :
(i) Mama
(ii) Dawati
(iii) Imara/thabiti
(f) Eleza maana ya maneno haya kama yalivyotumika kaika shairi:
(i) Kawa vangaito mambo
(ii) Wimbombo
(iii) Kongoni
Date posted: October 9, 2019.
- Rewrite the following sentences according to instructions given.(Solved)
Rewrite the following sentences according to instructions given.
i) The ogre was slain by a small boy. (Write in active voice.)
ii) The children have taken the ball. (passive voice)
Date posted: October 9, 2019.