Question

Jomo Kenyatta caused discontent during his rule in Kenya by

A) becoming a member of the pan-African movement.
B) exhibiting favoritism toward the Kikuyu people.
C) leading the Kenyan African Nationalist Union.
D) encouraging election fraud to help him stay in office

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Jomo Kenyatta, whose original name was Kamau wa Ngengiro was the first citizen of Kenya to be designed as prime minister and president after the independence of that country.

He began his political career in 1924 when he joined the Kikuyu Central Association. In 1966, border conflicts with Somalia worsened and political opposition increased.

Kenyatta turned Kikuyu's party into the only political party in Kenya, which generated discontent in the people. His security forces persecuted the dissidents and were accused of several murders of members of the opposition.

Answer 2

Jomo Kenyatta caused discontent during his rule in Kenya by exhibiting favoritism toward the Kikuyu people. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". Jomo was born on 20th of October in the year 1891 and died on 22nd of August in the year 1978.