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K.C.S.E PAPER 1 (313/1) 2023
QUESTIONS
Answer any FIVE questions in the space provided.
1. a) Identify six literary forms used in the writing of the Bible. (6 marks)
b) Give seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as a Library. (7 marks)
c) The Bible is a Holy Book for Christians, it guides them in all aspects of their lives.
In view of this, state seven different occasions when Christians in Kenya use the
Bible. (7 marks)

2. a) Outline what the Israelites learnt about the nature of God during the exodus. (6 marks)
b) Give seven reasons why Christians are commanded not to steal. (7 marks)
c) Give seven lessons that church leaders can learn from the leadership of Moses. (7 marks)

3. a) Give six reasons why the Israelites demanded for a King. (6 marks)
b) Outline the failures of Saul as the King of Israel. (7 marks)
c) There are cases of church leaders being rejected by their congregation. From your
point of view, give seven reasons why a church leader in Kenya may be rejected by
the congregation. (7 marks)

4. a) State seven similarities between the traditional African prophets and the true
prophets of God in the Old Testament. (7 marks)
b) Outline the teaching of Prophet Amos on hypocritical religion in Israel. (7 marks)
c) Identify six virtues a Christian acquires from the teaching of Prophet Amos on
Remnant and Restoration. (6 marks)

5. a) Describe the renewal of the covenant after the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem
under the leadership of Nehemiah. (8 marks)
b) Outline the reforms of Nehemiah on observance of the Sabbath. (5 marks)
c) Identify seven lessons Christians learn from the Ministry of Nehemiah. (7 marks)

6. a) Outline the traditional African concept of the community. (7 marks)

b) State the role of medicine men in traditional African Communities. (7 marks)
c) Identify six ways in which the church in Kenya is assisting orphans in the society. (6 marks)

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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

K.C.S.E PAPER 2 (313/2) 2023
QUESTIONS
Answer any FIVE questions in the space provided.
1. a) Describe the incident in which an angel visited the shepherds on the night Jesus
was born. (Luke 2:8-20) (7 marks)
b) Outline six attributes of God as revealed in the Magnificat. (Luke I:46-55) (6 marks)
c) During the holiday, your church leader requested you to join fellow church
members to practice some songs to be sang in the church during a church service.
In reference to this request, give seven reasons why Christians sing during a
church service. (7 marks)

2. a) Give six reasons why Jesus chose the twelve disciples. (6 marks)
b) Describe the incident in which Jesus fed five thousand people. (Luke 9:10-17). (7 marks)
c) State seven lessons Christians learn from the miracle of the feeding of the five
thousand people. (7 marks)

3. a) Describe the parable of the lost son. (Luke 15:11-32) (8 marks)

b) Identify six values that a Christian can learn about from the parable of the lost son. (6 mark)
c) Identify six instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy-two apostles before he sent
them on a mission. (6 marks)

4. a) State the teaching of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit. (6 marks)
b) Outline the teachings of saint Paul on the unity of believers as expressed in the image
Of the body of Christ. (8 marks)
c) You are a member of a group in your class that has been tasked to find out the roles
performed by different members of the church. You are to present on the role played by
women in the church. Highlight six issues that your presentation would cover. (6 marks)

5. a) State the similarities between the traditional African and Christian view on human
sexuality. (6 marks)
b) Give seven reasons why Christians advocate for a monogamous marriage. (7 marks)
c) Many people in the modern society have opted for celibacy. Identify seven reasons
why many people are opting to remain celibate. (7 marks)

6. a) Identify seven areas of cooperation between the church and the state in Kenya today. (7 marks)
b) The introduction of mobile phones has brought positive and negative changes in
the lives of people in the society. Identify seven negative effects of the use of mobile
phones to family in Kenya. (7 marks)
c) Explain six reasons why a Christian should donate blood. (6 marks)

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K.C.S.E PAPER 1 (2023)
MARKING SCHEME.
1. a) Identify six literary forms used in the writing of the Bible. (6 marks)
- Prose/narrative.
- Wise sayings
- Prophecy/speeches.
- Philosophical essays.
- Gospels/biography
- Songs.
- Prayers.
- Poetry.
- Letters/epistles.
- Law/legal expressions/ legislative epics.
- Sermons.
- Religious epics.

b) Give seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as a Library. (7 marks)

- The Bible was written by different authors.
- They address different topics/issues purposes/themes/ messages.
- The books in the Bible were written for different audience/readers.
- They are chronologically arranged/have systematic order.
- The books in the Bible are used as reference material in theology.
- It contains several books/ many books.
- The books in the Bible are written in different styles/forms.
- It has different divisions/categories of books/ sections.
- The books in the Bible were written at different times/situations/backgrounds.
- They were written over a long period of time.

c) The Bible is a Holy Book for Christians, it guides them in all aspects of their lives.
In view of this, state seven different occasions when Christians in Kenya use the
Bible. (7 marks)
- When preaching the word of God /in crusades during/church sermons.
- When conducting Bible study sessions/ fellowship/ prayers.
- When conducting different Christian religious ceremonies/festivals.
- In school when teaching Christian Religious Education.
- During guidance and counselling.
- When composing songs/ gospel songs.
- When swearing in leaders.
- When in Courts of law while taking an oath.
- When writing Christian plays/literature.
- When instructing new converts.

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2. a) Outline what the Israelites learnt about the nature of God during the exodus. (6 marks)
- The Israelites learnt that God is holy.
- God is powerful.
- God is a deliverer/protector.
- God is faithful.
- God is jealous.
- God is forgiving/merciful.
- God is loving/ caring/ compassionate.
- God is just /punishes evil/ demands obedience.
- God is a provider/sustainer.
- God is omnipresent/ guides.

b) Give seven reasons why Christians are commanded not to steal. (7 marks)
- Christians should not steal because it causes suffering to the victim.
- Stealing indicates lack of trust in God's providence.
- Stealing shows lack of contentment/is an act of greed.
- It lowers the dignity/self-worth of the one who steals.
- Stealing indicates lack of self-control.
- It causes fear/suspicion/ conflict among people, hatred.
- It can lead to injuries/death.
- So as to show respect for other people's property.
- It can lead to punishment/hinder the offender from entering the kingdom.
- Christians should work to acquire their needs/ discourage laziness.

c) Give seven lessons that church leaders can learn from the leadership of Moses. (7 marks)
- Church leaders should seek God's guidance in their work/rely on God.
- They should obey God's instructions.
- Church leaders should exercise patience/tolerance/perseverance.
- They should be prayerful/intercede for their members.
- They should be brave/courageous.
- They should work with others/delegate duties to others.
- Church leaders should have faith in God.
- They should be role-models to others/ lead righteous/ exemplary lives.
- They should exercise self-control.
- They should be loyal to God/ not to worship any other God.
- They should offer guidance to the people.

3. a) Give six reasons why the Israelites demanded for a King. (6 marks)
- Samuel had become old/ unable to rule.
- Samuel had appointed his sons as judges.
- The sons of Samuel were corrupt/failed as judges/perverted justice.
- The Israelites wanted to be like other nations.
- They wanted a king who could lead them to war against their enemies.
- They wanted a leader they could see/ had rejected God as their unseen King.
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- They wanted a political government with national authority/organized system.
- They wanted a stable hereditary leadership.

b) Outline the failures of Saul as the King of Israel. (7 marks)

- He offered burnt offering instead of waiting for Samuel to do it.
- He lacked patience to wait for Samuel.
- He disobeyed God's command to destroy the Amalekites completely by sparing king Agag.
- He spared the best animals instead of destroying them/he was greedy/ disobeyed the law of
herem.
- He lost faith in God.
- He wanted to kill King David/was jealous of David.
- He was deceitful to the servant of God/ Dishonest.
- He consulted a medium.
- He Committed Suicide.
- He was not repentant after making mistakes.

c) There are cases of church leaders being rejected by their congregation. From your
point of view, give seven reasons why a church leader in Kenya may be rejected by
the congregation. (7 marks)
- If the leader engages in sexual sin.
- When the leader is autocratic/dictates what is to be done/does not take advice from church
members.
- When the leader fails to address the problems of the congregation.
- If the leader lacks transparency/accountability/misappropriates church funds/resources/is
corrupt.
- When the leader is oppressive/discriminative/biased.
- Failure to set a good example/not a role model/ immoral.
- When the church leader lacks proper leadership skills/training knowledge of the word of
God.
- When the church leader is affiliated to political party/sycophant/forces the congregation to
support his/her political view.
- Some church leaders misinterpret the scriptures for their selfish motives/use scriptures to
target certain people.

4. a) State seven similarities between the traditional African prophets and the true
prophets of God in the Old Testament. (7 marks)
- In both, the prophets acknowledged the presence of the Supreme Being/super natural
power.
- In both, they acted as mediators between Supreme Being and the people.
- In both they played religious/political roles.
- In both, the prophets condemned social evil in the society/ urged people to be morally
upright.
- In both, they foretold/predicted the future.

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- In both, the prophets received revelation from the Supreme Being.
- Both were charismatic/spoke with authority.
- In both, their prophecies were fulfilled.
- In both, there were prophets and prophetesses.
- They advised political leader/ acted as conscience of the leaders.
- They were both morally upright/ led exemplary lives/ were role models.

b) Outline the teaching of Prophet Amos on hypocritical religion in Israel. (7 marks)

- The Israelites mixed the worship of God with immoral behavior/ temple prostitution.
- Their worship/songs had become burdensome noise to God.
- The Israelites gave offerings as a show off but not out of love for God.
- The worshippers misused the place of worship to satisfy their own desires/ defilement of
the place/ profaning.
- The worshippers exploited the poor.
- The offerings made did not reflect the Israelites' holy lives/tithes came from stolen land.
- The Israelites worshipped other gods/sakkuth/kaiwan)/ built places of worship of their
idols.
- The Israelites placed a lot of importance on external observance of religious rites/feasts.

c) Identify six virtues a Christian acquires from the teaching of Prophet Amos on
Remnant and Restoration. (6 marks)
- Faithfulness.
- Love.
- Mercy/compassion.
- Justice/fairness.
- Kindness/generosity.
- Joy/happiness.
- Peace.
- Cooperation/unity/ team work.
- Obedience.
- Thankfulness.
- Hope.

5. a) Describe the renewal of the covenant after the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem
under the leadership of Nehemiah. (8 marks)
- The ceremony was conducted in the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.
- The people gathered in the square to listen to Ezra.
- Ezra the priest read the Law of Moses to the people their heads.
- The people acknowledged by saying Amen/lifting their hands/bowing their heads.
- The leaders interpreted the laws to the people.
- The people mourned/repented.
- Ezra/Nehemiah told the people not to mourn.
- The people made booths from olive branches/leaves/lived in the booths for seven days.
- The leaders sealed the covenant by signing the agreement.
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- The people made promises to obey the commandments of God/Mosaic law.
- Ezra led the people into a national prayer of confession.
- There was re-distribution of the people in Jerusalem and the country side.

b) Outline the reforms of Nehemiah on observance of the Sabbath. (5 marks)

- Nehemiah warned people of God's punishment if they continued to abuse the Sabbath.
- He reminded the nobles of Judah that God had punished Judah because of their ancestor's
failure to observe the Sabbath.
- He ordered the doors of the gates of Jerusalem to be shut until after the Sabbath.
- He stationed his personal guards at the gates to prevent traders from entering Jerusalem on
the Sabbath day.
- He commanded the Levites to protect the purity of the Sabbath by purifying
themselves/guarding the temple gates.
- He threatened the traders who camped outside the wall that he would have them arrested
if they did not withdraw.

c) Identify seven lessons Christians learn from the Ministry of Nehemiah. (7 marks)
- Christians should use their positions to serve God.
- They should plan their work in advance.
- They should be role models to others.
- Christians should be compassionate/help the needy.
- They should depend on God's power/have faith in God.
- Christians should be prayerful.
- They should embrace team work/work with others.
- They should be patriotic/love their nation/people.
- They should avoid discrimination/treat people fairly/equally.
- Christians should be honest/truthful.
- They should be diligent in their work/ hardworking.
- They should be courageous.

6. a) Outline the traditional African concept of the community. (7 marks)

- Members of the community include the unborn, the living, the living-dead and the
ancestors.
- Members of the community originates from a common ancestor.
- They speak a common language.
- They have their own rules/taboos/customs/beliefs/cultural practices.
- They occupy the same geographical areas/regions.
- Members of the community carry out similar economic activities.
- The community is made up of smaller units/clans.
- The members are related either by blood/marriage/adoption.
- The members are expected to participate fully in the life of the community.
- Members of the community are expected to show concern for the well-being of others.

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b) State the role of medicine men in traditional African Communities. (7 marks)
- Medicine-men identify the causes of sickness/diseases.
- They counteract effects of witchcraft.
- They heal/cure the sick/provide medicinal herbs/ prepare medicinal herbs.
- They remove/reverse curses.
- Medicine-men protect people by giving them charms.
- They give away evil spirits/exorcise evil spirits.
- They reveal mysteries to human beings/predict the future/impeding danger.
- They train other herbalists/medicine-men.
- Medicine-men carry out cleansing rituals in the community.
- They offer guidance/counselling to the members of the community on
matters health.
- They gave fertility herbs/ medicine to people/ animals.

c) Identify six ways in which the church in Kenya is assisting orphans in the society. (6 marks)
- The church preaches/teaches about the need to take care of orphans.
- Sometimes the church organizes for adoption of orphans.
- Some churches have built homes/rehabilitation centres to take care of orphans.
- The church prays for those who are orphaned in the community.
- Church members provide basic needs to them/financial/material help/visits them.
- They offer vocational training to equip them with skills.
- The church offers employment opportunities to promote self-reliance
- The church encourages them to attend/participate in church activities.
- Sometimes members of the church assist orphans to link up with their relatives.
- The church pays school fees/levies to keep them in school/bursaries.
- The church provides guidance and counselling.
- The church advocate for law championing/ fighting for their rights.

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K.C.S.E PAPER 2 (2023)
MARKING SCHEME.
1. a) Describe the incident in which an angel visited the shepherds on the night Jesus
was born. (Luke 2:8-20) (7 marks)
- The shepherds were looking after their flocks in the field at night.
- An angel of the Lord appeared to them.
- The glory of the Lord shone around them.
- The shepherds were filled with fear.
- The angel gave them a sign on how they would find the baby/savior.
- The angel told them not to be afraid for he had brought them good news of the birth of
Jesus/Saviour/Christ.
- Suddenly there was a multitude of angels/heavenly host singing/ praising God.
- When the angels went away/ the shepherds decided to visit the baby in Bethlehem.
They hurriedly went and found the baby lying in a manger.
- The shepherds reported what the angels had told them to those who were around.
- Mary kept all these things in her heart/pondered about them.
- The shepherds went away praising glorifying God.

b) Outline six attributes of God as revealed in the Magnificat. (Luke I:46-55) (6 marks)
- God is a Savior.
- God is Mighty.
- He is Holy.
- He is Merciful.
- God is caring/protector.
- God is kind helper.
- He is a provider/sustainer.
- God is faithful.

c) During the holiday, your church leader requested you to join fellow church
members to practice some songs to be sang in the church during a church service.
In reference to this request, give seven reasons why Christians sing during a
church service. (7 marks)
- Christians sing in order to praise God/adore/ give thanks.
- Singing helps to strengthen the faith of Christians.
- It is a way of passing on Christian messages.
- To obey biblical teaching/ emulate those who sang in the Bible.
- Through singing Christians confess/ask for forgiveness from God.
- Singing is a way of communicating to God/expressing our feelings to him.
- Singing helps to keep the church members alert.
- It helps to attract more members to the church.
- songs help to nurture develop God given talents.
- It is a form of entertainment/relaxation.
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- Singing marks various stages of the service/ Create atmosphere/ feeling of worship.
- Singing unites/ brings worshippers together as they all join together in the chorus/ song.

2. a) Give six reasons why Jesus chose the twelve disciples. (6 marks)
- Jesus chose the twelve disciples in order to teach them the secrets of the Kingdom of God.
- He wanted the disciples to be witnesses to his saving acts in the world.
- Jesus wanted to have companions who would assist him during his public ministry.
- He wanted to reveal his person/give a new understanding of his messiah ship.
- He wanted to train/prepare them for the mission after his death.
- Jesus wanted to lay a foundation for the establishment of the church.
- To continue with the biblical theme of election in which God chooses individuals to serve
him.
- It Symbolized the reconstruction of the twelve tribes of Israel.

b) Describe the incident in which Jesus fed five thousand people. (Luke 9:10-17). (7 marks)
- When the disciples returned from their mission, Jesus took them to a quiet place/ Bethsaida.
- A great multitude followed the disciples/ Jesus.
- Jesus preached/ cured the sick.
- At the end of the day, the disciples came to Jesus and told Him to send the crowd to the
villages to get food.
- Jesus told the disciples to give the crowd something to eat.
- They said that they had five loaves and two fish.
- He took five loaves and two fish, looked up to heaven/ blessed/ broke it.
- He told them to group them into groups of fifty/ they Sat in groups of fifty.
- He gave to the disciples to distribute to the people/ crowd.
- They all ate to their satisfaction
- Twelve baskets of left overs were collected.

c) State seven lessons Christians learn from the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand people.
(7 marks)
- They should show compassion to the needy in their community.
- They should pray regularly for their own/ other people's needs.
- They should avoid wastage of resources.
- They should share their food/resources with others.
- They should trust/have faith in God.
- Christians should thank God for his providence.
- They should obey the instructions of the leaders.
- They should cooperate/work with others.
- Christians should serve God/others.
- Christians Should keep the environment clean.
- Christians Should be orderly/ organized.

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3. a) Describe the parable of the lost son. (Luke 15:11-32) (8 marks)
- There was a man who had two sons.
- The younger son asked his father to give him share of his inheritance.
- The father divided his wealth between his two sons.
- The younger son gathered all that he had and went to a far country/where he squandered
all his property in loose living.
- A great famine arose in that country and he began to be in want.
- He got employed to one of the citizens of that country to look after pigs.
- He fed on food that the pigs ate.
- When he came to himself, he decided to go back to his father to be made one of his father's
hired servants,
- He said that he will go to his father and tell his father that he had sinned against heaven/
before him.
- So he went to his father who upon seeing him had compassion/ ran/ embraced/kissed him.
- The son told his father he had sinned against him and God/ was not worthy to be his son.
- The father asked his servants to bring the best robe/ ring/ shoes to put on him.
He requested that a fatted heifer to be killed so that they may rejoice. /make Merry.
- When the elder son heard the merry, he was not happy and he complained to his father
that all that time he had been with him and nothing had been done for him.
- The father explained that all he had belonged to him/ it was fitting to rejoice because his
brother had come back.

b) Identify six values that a Christian can learn about from the parable of the lost son. (6 mark)
- Love.
- Joy.
- Courage.
- Kindness/ generosity.
- Respect.
- Mercy/ compassion.
- Obedience.
- Cooperation.
- Loyalty| faithfulness.
- Humility.

c) Identify six instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy-two apostles before he sent them on a
mission. (6 marks)
- Jesus instructed the disciples not to carry a purse/ bag/ sandals.
- He told them not to salute anyone on the way.
- To give peace greetings to the houses they would enter.
- They were to remain in the same house/ not to go from house to house.
- They were to eat and drink whatever was provided to them/depend on the hospitality of
those who had welcomed them.
- To dust off their feet in the towns that did not welcome them.
He instructed them to heal the sick.

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- He told them to pray for more labourers to be sent out into the harvest field.
- He told them to preach about the reality of the Kingdom of God on earth.

4. a) State the teaching of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit. (6 marks)
- The Holy Spirit would be an advocate/ counsellor/ comforter to the followers of Jesus.
The Holy Spirit would remind/give the disciples the deeper meaning of the teaching of
Jesus.
- The Holy Spirit would reveal the truth about God /Holy Trinity/ guide into all truth.
- The Holy Spirit would reveal the sins of the world/convict people of their sin/righteous/
judgement.
- The Holy Spirit would affirm/reveal Jesus as the son of God.
- The Holy Spirit would reveal the glory of Jesus.
- The Holy Spirit would teach the disciples all things.
- The Holy Spirit would continue with the work of Jesus.
- The Holy Spirit would empower the disciples to become witnesses of Jesus.
- The Holy Spirit would reveal the things to come.

b) Outline the teachings of saint Paul on the unity of believers as expressed in the image
Of the body of Christ. (8 marks)
- The church/believers like a human body has different parts which work for the total well-
being of the whole body.
- Each member of the body of Christ has a different role to play just as different parts of body
play different roles.
- Christians should remain united in Christ just as the body with different parts in one.
- Christians should be concerned with the welfare of others just as one takes care of the part
of the body that is hurting.
- All members of the church share all rights/privileges just like the body benefits from all its
parts.
- Christians are members of one body of Christ through being empowered by one spirit of
God/ baptism just as the whole parts of the body are empowered by water/blood/ nutrients.
- It is the will of God for the church to be served in different ways by people with different
gifts of the Holy Spirit as the body is served by its different parts.
- Christians should have humility/ gentleness/patience in order to promote unity among
themselves just as individual is required to possess all the virtues to preserve the body.

c) You are a member of a group in your class that has been tasked to find out the roles
performed by different members of the church. You are to present on the role played by
women in the church. Highlight six issues that your presentation would cover. (6 marks)
- Women preach/ teach / evangelize.
- They pray/ intercede for other/ the church.
- They clean/ decorate the church.
- They act as ushers in the church.
- Women are leaders in the church/participate in the committees.
- They support the church financially/ materially.
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- They offer hospitality services in the church.
- Women sing in the church choir/praise and worship.
- They provide guidance and counselling services.
- They provide charitable services/ assist the needy.

5. a) State the similarities between the traditional African and Christian view on human
sexuality. (6 marks)
- In both, sexuality is a gift from God.
- In both human sexuality is sacred/holy.
- In both the gift of sex should be enjoyed in marriage.
- In both the gift of sex is for procreation.
- In both elders/parents are to teach/ guide the youth regarding their sexuality.
- In both there are rules/regulations regarding the use of the gift of sex.
- In both sexual offenses are punishable.
- In both virginity/ chastity is valued.

b) Give seven reasons why Christians advocate for a monogamous marriage. (7 marks)
- Monogamous marriage enhances conjugal rights/ intimacy between the couple.
- It upholds dignity/honour of those who practice it.
- It is a biblical teaching that a man should marry one wife.
- Security of the couple in marriage is enhanced.
- It prevents wrangles on property ownership/inheritance.
- It reduces the risk of being infected with sexually transmitted infections.
- It is easy to provide for the family needs.
- Law/order/peace prevails in the family/ unity/harmony.
- It enhances commitment/ undivided love.

c) Many people in the modern society have opted for celibacy. Identify seven reasons
why many people are opting to remain celibate. (7 marks)
- Some people choose to remain unmarried in order to pursue their career/education.
- Some are not ready/willing to take the responsibilities of marriage.
Some have witnessed/experienced incidence of broken marriages/unfaithfulness/ domestic
violence.
- Due to poverty/unemployment/ inadequate resources to start a family.
- Permissiveness allows many to satisfy their sexual lust without marriage commitment.
- Failure to get an expected ideal partner.
- Marriage is no longer a communal affair/ individuals are at liberty to make their
independent choices.
- Due to religious commitment/celibacy in order to serve God.
- Some have decided to remain single due to failed relationships/ parental interference.
- Poor health.

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6. a) Identify seven areas of cooperation between the church and the state in Kenya today. (7 marks)
- The church and the state works together to safeguard the rights of citizens/ ensure
administration of Justice.
- Both the church and the state participate in political governance whereby the church
leaders are appointed alongside government officials.
- They both conduct seminars/workshops/rallies to sensitize people on their rights.
- The church and the state works together in the provision of medical/health services.
- They both work together in matters of education/training.
- The church and the state work together in the maintenance of law and order in the society.
- They unite in eradication of social vices/condemn evils in the society.
- Both the church and state provide employment opportunities to people.
- They cooperate in solving disputes/they reconcile people.
- The church partners with the state to help the needy/victims of disaster.
- The church and the state work together to clean the environment.

b) The introduction of mobile phones has brought positive and negative changes in the lives of
people in the society. Identify seven negative effects of the use of mobile phones to family in
Kenya. (7 marks)
- Mobile phones have led to unfaithfulness/cheating in marriage leading to broken
marriages.
- Mobile phones have reduced verbal communication/has affected the social life of the
families.
- It has exposed some members of the family to pornography.
- It has led to loss of respect in the family set up.
- Use of mobile phones has led to suspicion/ quarrels/fights at home.
- Mobile phones have led to vices/organized crime.
- It has led to misappropriation of fund/family resources.
- In some cases, it has led to loss of dignity/self-respect.
- led to security threats/hacking/tracking.

c) Explain six reasons why a Christian should donate blood. (6 marks)

- Donating blood is an act of love/mercy from the donor to the recipient.
- It is a duty of a Christian to save life through blood donation.
- Donating blood is a way of emulating Jesus who shed his blood to save humanity.
Donating blood is a way of helping those who are in need.
- It is a healthy practice to donate blood since the body is able to replace it.
- Donating blood contributes to further medical research hence improving human life.
- Through donation of blood one is able to know his/her blood group.

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