SST-Political development and governance

Scramble for Africa

The rush to acquire african territories by

european powers

Partitioning of Africa

The sub division of African continent among the European Powers to rule over

Role of the European powers in the scramble of and partition of Africa

Conquering African territories

Signing treaties with African leaders

Developing infrastructure in Africa

Introducing educational polices

Exploiting natural resources

Berlin Conference

A meeting from 1884-1888 at which representatives of european nations agreed on rules colonization of africa

Result in the Berlin confrence

Most of Africa come under European colonial rule

terms of Berlin confrence

any power with a claim any part of africa had to inform others and occupy immediately to avoid conflict

any power claiming a coastal region had to claim the interior too

all powers were to end slave trade in africa and introduce legal trade

implication of colonial rule in Africa nation

introduced forced labour

led to introduction of western culture

led to development of agriculture

led to introduction of christianity

led to introduction of western education

neo-coloniolism

is the indirect control of formerly colonized or less developed countries by powerful Nations through economic political and cultural influence

reasons why neo-coloniolism should be eradicated

Leads to over-dependence on powerful countries

causes environmental degradation

influences governance in developing countries

discourages local industrial growth

leads to extreme income inequalities

Major imperial powers

France

Britain

Belgium

Germany

Italy

Spain

The constitution of Kenya

the set of Rules that Govern a nation

importance of the constitution

guides a country on how to live

outlines rights and freedoms of the Citizens

ways of protecting the constitution

obeying the laws

reporting those who break the law

exercising patriotism by paying taxes

participating in democratic process voting

respect human rights

National values as provided in the constitution of kenya

integrity

equality

transparency

social justice

human rights

How can we practice national values

celebrating national days

school organizing inter schools cultural competitions to Foster love and unity

adhering to rule of law

respecting fellow citizens

engaging in democratic processes

human rights

are basic freedoms and protections that every human being is entitled regardless of nationality ethnicity religion or gender

classification of human rights

civil and political rights

economic, social and cultural rights

solidarity rights

economic,social and cultural rights definition

are rights that ensure individuals' well-being and participation in cultural life, including access to education, health care, and an adequate standard of living.

civil and political

rights that protect individuals' freedoms, such as the right to vote, freedom of speech, and the right to a fair trial.

solidarity rights definition

focus on collective and community well-being

economic,social and cultural rights

the right to work in a safe environment for a wage

the right to access medical care including mental health

the right to accessible education

the right to access adequate food

clothing and housing

right to affordable sanitation and clean water

civil and political

right to life

right to freedom of expression

right to privacy

right to asylum

right to fair trial and due processes

right to freedom from discrimination

solidarity rights

right to equality and non-discrimination

characteristics of human rights

Universal, they belong to all people.

Equal, everyone is entitled to them equally.

Inherent, people have them simply because they're human.

Inalienable, they cannot normally be taken away from a person.

Interdependent, they are connected to one another.

Indivisible, no human right is more important than another.

Protected by law, they are recognized and protected by laws and constitution.