Kenya civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Kenya with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
Kenya's 2010 Constitution, Parliament, counties and official languages.
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What is the capital city of Kenya?
Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital and the seat of Parliament and the national government.
In which year was Kenya’s current Constitution promulgated?
2010
The Constitution of Kenya was approved by referendum and promulgated on 27 August 2010.
How many counties does Kenya have under the 2010 Constitution?
47
The 2010 Constitution created 47 counties, each with its own elected governor and county assembly.
What are the two houses of Kenya’s Parliament?
National Assembly and Senate
Under the 2010 Constitution, Parliament consists of the National Assembly and the Senate.
Which two languages are the official languages of Kenya?
Kiswahili and English
Article 7 of the Constitution makes Kiswahili the national language and Kiswahili and English the official languages.
History 5 questions
From the Mau Mau uprising to independence in 1963 and Kenya's national heroes.
In which year did Kenya gain independence?
1963
Kenya became independent from Britain on 12 December 1963, which is celebrated as Jamhuri Day.
Who was Kenya’s first President?
Jomo Kenyatta
Jomo Kenyatta led Kenya at independence and became its first President when Kenya became a republic in 1964.
What does Madaraka Day on 1 June commemorate?
Kenya attaining internal self-rule in 1963
Madaraka Day marks 1 June 1963, when Kenya gained internal self-government before full independence.
Which anti-colonial movement fought British rule in Kenya in the 1950s?
Mau Mau
The Mau Mau uprising of the 1950s was a major armed struggle against British colonial rule in Kenya.
Which Kenyan won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004?
Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Mountains, lakes, the coast, the currency and national symbols such as the flag and anthem.
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What is the currency of Kenya?
Kenyan shilling
Kenya's currency is the Kenyan shilling, issued by the Central Bank of Kenya.
What is the highest mountain in Kenya?
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is the country's highest mountain. Kilimanjaro is higher but lies in Tanzania.
What is the title of Kenya’s national anthem?
Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu
Kenya's anthem, Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu (O God of All Creation), was adopted at independence in 1963.
What appears at the centre of the Kenyan flag?
A Maasai shield and two spears
The flag's black, red, green and white bands carry a red and black Maasai shield with two crossed spears.
Which Kenyan coastal town’s old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Lamu
Lamu Old Town is listed by UNESCO as one of the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlements in East Africa.
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