Development of Communication

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * Social Studies * Strand 3.0 Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa * Sub-strand 3.6 Development of Communication

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• Outline traditional methods of communication used in Kenya.
• Explore modern methods of communication used today.
• Illustrate how communication methods have changed over time.
• Recognise the modern communication means used within your own community.

Summary

Kenyan communities have long used traditional methods of communication, such as ululations, drumming, and fire or smoke signals, to pass messages and mark important events. Today, modern methods like mobile phones, television, radio, and newspapers have transformed how people communicate.