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Item nine History question new curriculum
After independence, Kenya found itself in a situation where the government could not meet its expenditure. It was forced to borrow Aid and grants from USA and other monetary organizations like IMF and World Bank and this situation has continued up to date. A section of Kenyans are opposed to the practice of continued borrowing due to the limited contribution of the Aid to the development of the country. However the Kenyan ministry of finance insists that despite the challenges of foreign Aid, it still has a unique contribution to the country’s development.
Task: – Write an essay to agree with the Kenyan ministry of finance.
The scenario is related to the History and Political Education topic called Globalization
Globalization is the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, economies, societies and cultures.
The large sums of money USA gives Kenya is known as Foreign aid.
It refers to assistance provided by one country to another country inform of grants, loans, credits among others.
The societal need in the questions is convincing the people of Kenya the benefits associated with continued foreign Aid from USA in order to achieve development.
Therefore, Kenya can use the money given by USA to develop as explained below.
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Kenya can use Funds to develop infrastructure. This includes roads, bridges, and Railway lines among others which can faster Kenya’s development.
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Using USA’s funds, Kenya can promote peace and stability in the country which is a basis for economic development. This can particularly be in form of military aid from USA to Kenya.
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The international relationship between USA and Kenya will improve as a result of the money received by Kenya from USA. This good relationship will lead to political, social and economic development of Kenya facilitated by the US.
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The funds received by Kenya from USA can facilitate cultural development in Kenya. Example, through migration, cultural exchange and diversity involving Kenya and the united State of America.
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Industrial reforms can be carried out in Kenya using the Funds from USA. This can include processing, manufacturing, mining industries in Kenya. Other industries Kenya can construct using money from USA include Blue Collar industries (Electricians, plumbers, carpenters), creative industries (Art, design, media). This can lead to development of Kenya.
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Kenya can carry out Education reforms using money from USA. Examples by constructing more schools and Universities, Teacher training facilities, buying scholastic materials across the country hence education development in Kenya.
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Through aid from USA to Kenya, employment opportunities are promoted and increased. Kenyans will get jobs in infrastructure projects, in foreign investments which come with job creation, vocational training and capacity building which can enable Kenyans to acquire practical skills hence development.
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The Financial aid from USA to Kenya can be a basis of Humanitarian support to the people of Kenya. In time of need, the people of Kenya can be provided with food, medicine, accommodation especially cases involving natural disasters, conflicts and refugees. This in a way can support development.
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The health sector of Kenya can be improved using funds from USA. This will lead to healthcare infrastructure development, disease presentation and treatment, Healthcare workforce development, material and child health development, nutrition and food security, water sanitation and hygiene, Health research and innovation among other measures. This will lead to development of Kenya.
- Poverty will reduce in Kenya as a result of money provided by USA. Example the Agricultural sector will be strengthened, more job opportunities will be created, social services will be provided to Kenyan citizens, infrastructure development like roads, bridges, markets, among other areas leading to poverty reduction in Kenya.
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Kenyan democracy will be fostered by USA monetary support. This is through supporting democracy institutions like the parliament, promoting human rights of Kenyans, supporting political parties in Kenya, strengthening civil society organizations which can lead to sustainable development.
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Through USA- funds, Kenya can protect the environment which is a basis of sustainable development. The funds can be used to conserve the environment in Kenya, acquire renewable energy like solar, promote better land use like a reforestation, waste management like recycling and proper disposal programs in Kenya among other measures
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