University students send a strong message to Museveni.

This is how it was in KENYATTA UNIVERSITY, KENYA, when a A DICTATOR from a neighboring country, Uganda, attempted to lecture university students. It is very important that KENYA as a whole sends a strong message to Kaguta Museveni that is time to.....

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What Museveni had to say after a lecture at Kenyatta University

Before leaving Nairobi, I delivered a public lecture at Kenyatta University on the subject of African integration. I gave my audience a background to Africa and its civilization, indicating that 5,000 years ago, Africa was the most civilized continent.Africa had also played a critical role in preservation and advancement of religions. Jacob's brothers, who became the 12 tribes of Israel, survived famine by going to Egypt. Jesus too was hidden in Egypt while Prophet Muhammad was sheltered in Ethiopia.
But despite these early leaps, Africa in the last 600 years retarded, becoming a victim of slave trade, colonialism, neo-colonialism, genocides, poverty and other ills. The question then is, how can we, who were first now be the last and how do we stop these from re-occuring?
The approach to this has been five-fold. First, we had to fight colonialism and get our freedom. It is a largely complete task. This independence meant giving our people a role in choosing leaders and determining how state affairs run. Democracy therefore is the second tenet.
The third issue is that of prosperity. In order for prosperity to occur, we had to offer a clear ideological guide on rejection of identity ahead of interests. Of what use is your tribe when they cannot purchase what you produce? You need other people to support your prosperity.
Fourth. Prosperity occurs when you have integration. Seeing how small our markets are, we need to integrate as regions and blocs. It is why we make a case for the EAC. Besides expanding our regional markets, this also helps us when negotiating with 3rd parties like the US & China.
Economic integration alone is not enough. We must address issues of strategic security, reason we push for political federations. The experience of prosperous but militarily weak countries like Germany, Poland, France being overrun in the world wars should teach us a lesson.
The fifth pillar is the social fabric that unites our people. Africa has four broad language groups. The Niger-Congo, Nilo-Saharan, the Afro-Asiatic and the Khoisan. For East Africa, Kiswahili is a neutral language that we can adopt. There is a lot more to unite than divide us.
I thank the university's management for inviting me. Importantly, I thank President Uhuru Kenyatta who invited me on a three-day state visit to Kenya. He came to see me off before I went to deliver the lecture. I thank him for the hospitality extended to my entourage and myself.

Increased temperatures within the tropics

In the past few weeks you might have noticed the temperatures have increased significantly. Here are some of the reasons for the increase in temperatures. The tropics means the area on Earth that is between the tropical of Cancer and the tropical of Capricorn.
The first reason is the effect of equinox. Equinox is a period of time when the sun is overhead at the equator. Equinox happens twice in a year, 21st of March and 23rd of September. Around these equinox times, the temperatures are high at the regions near the equator.

During the other times the tilting of the Earth's axis does not allow the sun to be overhead at the equator, leading to seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Secondly I would like to mention that as the Earth goes round the sun, its distance from the sun is not constant. Sometimes the Earth gets closer to the sun than the other times leading to a variation of the temperatures on Earth. In March and September, the Earth is closest to the sun.

Last but not least, is the issue of global warming. Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide among other accumulate at the Earth's ozone layer. The sun's radiations having high energy can penetrate this layer into the Earth's atmosphere. The reflected radiations from the Earth has low energy hence can not penetrate this layer back to space leading to an accumulation of the radiations within the Earth's atmosphere. The effect is increased temperatures on Earth. The same effect happens in a greenhouse to increase to optimum temperature for photosynthesis in plants to take place.

Compiled by;

Erwin Mogusu

Mathematics and physics teacher,

ADSI, Nyamira County - Kenya

A lift inside the post modern library at Kenyatta University crashed with a loud bang causing panic.

On Monday, a lift inside the post modern library at Kenyatta University crashed with a loud bang sending the students into a panic.

The students had thought that it was a terror attack.

The 6000 sitting capacity library which was constructed at a cost of Kshs. 700 million (approx) is touted as the best in this side of the Sahara.

Videos posted online shows students scampering to safety with glasses strewn all over the main entrance to the library.

Some reports indicate that students jumped from as high as third floor.

At the time of publishing this post, Kenyatta University’s administration had not released a statement concerning the incident.

Students who were injured in the chaos are receiving medical attention at the university’s health unit.

Form one term one C.A.T

1. Explain briefly the first aid measure that should be taken incase of(2mk)

a) Cut


b) Poisoning


2. Define physics.(2mk)


3. State any five branches of physics(5mk)


4. State any five career opportunity in physics (5mk)


5. State any five laboratory safety rules (5mk)


6. Name any 4 items contained in the first Aid kit found in the laboratory(4mk)


7. Briefly explain how physics is related to biology(2mk)

8. State any three effects of a force (3mk)


9. Describe the method you would use to measure the cicrumfrence of a cylinder using a thread and a meter rule(4mk)


10. A sphere of diameter 3.0 cm is mounted into a thin uniform wire of diameter 0.2mm calculate the length of the wire in meters(4mk)


11. State any three differences between mass and weight(3mk)

12  

The mass of 25cm3 of ivory was found to be 0.045kg. Calaculate the density of ivory in SI units (3mk)


13. 300 cm3 of fresh water of density 1000kg/m3 is mixed with 100cm3 of sea water density 1030kg/m3.calculate the density of mixture (4mk)



14. Explain how you would measure the volume of irregularly shaped object using the displacement method. (3mk)


15. Distinguish between a fundamental and derived quantity giving an example of each (4mk)


16. Define force and state its SI unit (2mk)


17. State any 4 types of force (4mk)


18. Distinguish between a scalar and vector quantity giving an example of each (4mk)


19. State any 3 applications of capillary action (3mk)


20. State any two factors affecting the surface tension (2mk)


21. A man has a mass of 70kg. Calculate

a) His weight on earth where the gravitational strength is 10 N/kg (2mk)

b) His weight on moon where the gravitational strength is 1.7 N/kg (2mk)

22. Explain briefly why water wets the glass while mercury does not(2mk)

23. Complete the table below(7mk)

PHYSICS FORM TWO MID TERM ONE EXAM

SECTION A 25MARKS 

1. State a branch of physics that deals with the motion of bodies under the influence of force. (1mrk)



2. Determine the density in kg/m3 of a solid whose mass is 40g and whose dimensions are 30 cm x 4 m x 3 m (3 mrks)


3. Name two types of forces which can act between objects without contact. (2 marks)


4. Give a reason why a concrete beam reinforced with steel does not crack when subjected to changes in temperature. (2 marks)

5. Give two reasons as to why bulbs are connected in series in domestic wiring (2 marks)


6. Two plane mirrors inclined at an angle 60 to each other. A ray of light makes an angle of 40 with mirror M1 and goes on to strike mirror M2. Find the angle of reflection on the second mirror M2. (3 marks)


7. a) Give three types of magnets. (3mrks)


b) State the basic law of magnetism. (1 mks)

c) Given a magnet and a magnetic material, explain how to differentiate between the two. (3 marks)


8. The mixture used to make the pillar was obtained from cement, stones and sand. The ratio of volumes of cement to stone to sand was 1 : 2 : 3. Given that the densities of cement, stone and sand are 1800 kg/m3, 4200 kg/m3 and 3500 kg/m3 respectively. Work out the density of the mixture. (5 marks)

SECTION TWO (55 MARKS ) 

9. State three factors that determine pressure due to a liquid column. (3 mks)



10. Figure shows a simple cell.

i) Name the part labelled A (1 mark)


ii) Name the electrolyte B (1 mark)

iii) It was observed that the bulb lights and after a short time it goes off. Explain why the bulb goes off. (5 marks)


iv) Explain ways to minimize the causes of the bulb going off. (2 marks)


v) Give four maintenance practices of a lead-acid accumulator. (4 marks)



11. (a) State the basic law of electrostatics. (2 mark)


(b) The following diagram illustrates a method of charging a metal sphere.

i) What name is given to the method of charging shown above? (1 marks)

ii) Complete the diagrams to show the final charge on the sphere. (4 marks)

iii) Explain the term earthing as used in electrostatics. (2 marks)

12. The mass of an empty density bottle is 20g. The bottle weighs 50g when full of water. When metal granules are put in the bottle it weighs 80g. If water is added to the metal granules, the mass of the bottle and its contents is 100g. Given that the density of water is 1g/cm3, determine,

i) The volume of water that fill the density bottle. (3 marks)

ii) The mass of the metal granules. (1 mark)


iii) The volume of the metal granules. (3 marks)


iv) The density of the metal granules (3 marks)

13. In the diagram below, the ice remains unmelted for some time as heating continues.

(i) What is the purpose of wire gauze? (1mk)

(ii) By what modes of heat transfer does the water receive heat? (2mks)

(iii) Why does the ice remain unmelted for some time? (2mks)

(iv) What can be deduced in this experiment about the property of water? (2mk)


14. i) Differentiate between a primary cell and a secondary cell. (2 marks)


ii) Give three uses of a gold leaf electroscope. (3 marks)

iii) Determine the number of images formed by two plane mirrors at an angle of 300 (3 marks)


iv) Give two characteristics of the image formed by a pinhole camera (2 marks)

v) Give three qualities of a good thermometric liquid. (3 marks)

vi) Identify all the electrical devices in the circuit below. (7 marks)

SCHOOLS FROM THE LAKE REGION THAT WILL MAKE APPEARANCE AT THE NATIONAL KENYA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

The lake region Science and Engineering Fair has just ended at Kisii School. It should be noted that Nyamira county performed dismally in this year's competitions. Apart from Robotics, a category that is managed by the CEMASTEA, non of the Nyamira county's projects qualified for the nationals. Tombe girls of Nyamira county were ranked position one in Robotic competitions of team A. The other projects are as shown below;

FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND HOME ECONOMICS

1. KISUMU SENIOR

2. JALARAM

3. KODEROBARA SEC

4. KISUMU SENIOR


ENGINEERING

1. JALARAM

2. KODEROBARA SEC

3. NYAKEYO COG SECONDARY

4. JALARAM

TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

1. JALARAM

2. NYAKEYO COG SECONDARY

3. MARANDA

4. KISII HIGH SCHOOL 

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

1. BWARE MIXED

2. JOYLAND SPECIAL

3. KISUMU SENIOR

4. ST. PATRICK’S KISII

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE

1. RANGALA GIRLS

2. OBAMBO

3. NYAMIRA GIRLS

4. ST. JOSEPH RAPOGI HIGH SCHOOL 

PHYSICS

1. KISUMU SENIOR

2. JALARAM

3. BISHOP ABIERO MAGWAR

4. RAMBA BOYS


COMPUTER SCIENCE

1. KISUMU SENIOR

2. JALARAM

3. ST JOSEPH RAPOGI

4. KANGA HIGH 

CHEMISTRY

1. KISUMU SENIOR

2. NYANDIWA M

3. BONDO NYIRONGE

4. CHIANDA H 

BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

1. KISUMU SENIOR

2. MIGORI BOYS SEC

3. ST. ALLOYCE MAYENYA

4. MAGENA GIRLS 

ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION

1. MASENO

2. NYABONDO

3. KISUMU SENIOR

4. OWIRO AKOKO GIRLS 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

1. MIGORI BOYS SEC

2. KISII SCHOOL

3. MAGENA GIRLS

4. JALARAM


AGRICULTURE

1. KISUMU SENIOR

2. ST. PETERS’ KINDU

3. ST. STEPHENS MENARA

4. MIGORI BOYS SEC 

ROBOTICS TEAM A

1. Tombe girls

2. Ulanda girls

3. Thurdibuoro sec 

ROBOTICS TEAM B

1. Rangala girls

2. Ulanda girls

3. Moi Gesusu 

COUNTY RANKING

1. KISUMU - 124

2. MIGORI - 78

3. HOMABAY - 71

4. SIAYA - 64

4. KISII - 64

6. NYAMIRA – 63 

SCHOOL RANKINGS

1. KISUMU SENIOR

2. JALARAM

3. KODEROBARA

4. MAGENA GIRLS

5. RANGALA G

6. MIGORI BOYS SEC

7. MARANDA

8. NYAKEYO COG SECONDARY

9. CHIANDA

10. MOCHENWA

10. KISII HIGH SCHOOL

Compiled by

Erwin Mogusu

Mathematics and physics teacher in ADSI Nyamira County

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Nyamira county Kenya Science and engineering Fair competitions

The Kenya Science and Engineering Fair competitions for Nyamira county came to and end last Friday. The lake region is due to start on 13th at Kisii high school. The following schools from Nyamira county will make an appearance for the lake region competitions.

• Agriculture

1. Nyambaria high school
2. Mochenwa secondary
3. Nyamiranga secondary
4. Riakworo secondary

• Behavioral science

1. Nyakemicha secondary
2. Mochenwa secondary
3. Ikonge P.A.G
4. Sironga girls

• Environmental science

1. Menyenya S.D.A
2. Mochenwa secondary
3. Mochenwa secondary
4. Kiendage secondary

• Energy and Transport

1. Mochenwa secondary
2. Tombe mixed
3. Riamoni secondary
4. Ikongo girls

• Mathematics

1. Nyakemicha
2. Tombe mixed
3. Gekano boys
4. Ntana sec

• Food Technology

1. Tombe girls
2. Nyambaria boys
3. Tombe girls
4. Nyakemicha

• Computer science

1. Nyambaria boys
2. Gekano boys
3. Rangenyo
4. Nyamiranga

• Physics

1. Ntana sec
2. Mochenwa secondary
3. Riamoni sec
4. Mochenwa sec

• Chemistry

1. Ikonge PAG
2. Nyamiranga
3. Tombe mixed
4. Kiabiraa

• Biology and Biotechnology

1. Nyambaria boys
2. Ikonge girls
3. Riamoni sec
4. Nyakemicha

• Engineering

1. Mochenwa
2. Matutu PAG
3. Nyambaria boys
4. Mokomoni sec

• Technology and Transport

1. Nyakemicha
2. Rangenyo
3. Mochenwa
4. Don Bosco

• Robotics

1. Tombe girls
2. Nyansiongo boys

School rankings

1. Mochenwa secondary
2. Nyambaria boys
3. Nyakemicha secondary
4. Nyamiranga secondary
5. Ikonge girls

SUB-COUNTY RANKINGS

1. Masaba North - 599
2. Manga - 566
3. Nyamira North - 541
4. Nyamira south - 479
5. Borabu - 274

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SCHOOLS FROM THE LAKE REGION THAT WILL MAKE APPEARANCE AT THE NATIONAL KENYA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR