P210 2 History Uace Samplepaper 2026 Guide

© 2026 Uganda National Examinations Board Turn Over UGANDA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education P210/2 HISTORY SCORING GUIDE FOR THE SAMPLE PAPER Page 2 of 10 P210/2 Item 1 (a) Indicators of Achievement: To attain the highest level of achievement, a candidate is expected to;  Read the scenario or context provided and writes an essay well orga nized with introduction, body and conclusion  Clearly identify and state the problem/challenge specified in th e scenario/context.  Present the responses with three attributes: Identify the principle, Explain how the principle worked and Link the principle to post-independence challenges.  Presents responses supported with multiple evidence/examples. POSSIBLE RESPONSES Problem/challenge in the scenario: The relevance of the principles of Ujamaa and Harambee in improv ing socio- economic conditions and promoting well-being. Introduction Ujamaa promoted collective ownership and self-reliance. This addressed poverty in Tanzania by encouraging villagers to form Ujamaa villages where land and other resources were shared. This improved socio-economic conditions b ecause citizens worked together for food and income instead of depending on colonial economic structures. Ujamaa emphasized equality among citizens regardless of class. This addressed uneven development and poor healthcare by ensuring government resou rces for schools and clinics were distributed equally in rural areas. This prom oted well- being because this principle reduced gaps between the rich and t he poor which was left by colonial rule. Harambee means pulling together for community development. Thi s addressed poor infrastructure in Kenya after independence because citizens pooled money and labour to build schools, dispensaries and roads without waiting for government alone. This improved socio-economic conditions because local projects met immediate needs for healthcare and education. Both ideologies focused on African solutions to their probl ems and rejected dependence on foreign models. This addressed governance and defin ing …