by Kivuitu
Milestones in History and Government Form 1 is the first title in a four-book series that gives a concise, comprehensive and exhaustive coverage of the secondary school History and Government Syllabus. It comprehensively covers the new syllabus launched in 2002, and revised in 2011 to be in tandem with the new constitution of Kenya. The book takes students through journey in history and delivers them to the realities of the present so that they can project the future. It delves into History and Government in a manner that leaves learners ready and eager to tackle academic challenges in this subject and attendant life realities. The book’s strengths lies in the following:

• In-depth coverage of the new constitution of Kenya;
• Easy – to – understand approach to the History and Government syllabus;
• Detailed and exhaustive coverage of the syllabus;
• Logical tackling of the concepts i.e. starting from the known to the unknown;
• Relevant and informative illustrations which blend well with text;
• Challenging and meaningful excercises.

by Kukubo

Explore English Form 2 Student’s Book by Longman Kenya continues the study and practice of English in the context of the Revised Curriculum. Through a range of interesting topics, the text promotes increased acquisition and accuracy in the key skills of English use and usage in a systematic and enjoyable way.  Other key features include:  greater emphasis on the development of speaking and listening skills;   regular sections on study skills, which seek to improve students’ thinking and  organizational  skills, not only in English but also in other subjects across the  curriculum;   specific guidance in grammar and pronunciation;   a vocabulary building section carefully designed to promote the use of language in context;   a carefully graded literature section, which integrates language and literature; • many and  varied consolidation and extension activities;   use of colour to highlight key learning points;   material presented in small, cumulative increments which aid learning and help students to  revise material already covered, on a regular basis, and real exploration of language encountered in textbooks, general written communication and spoken English.  The second book in the Explore English series meets the needs of every Form 2 student. The model test papers included at the end of the text are carefully moderated to provide practice in the new examination format.