Development of Transport

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * Social Studies * Strand 3.0 Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa * Sub-strand 3.5 Development of Transport

Lesson objectives

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

• Outline early means of transport used in Kenya.
• Identify modern means of transport used in Kenya today.
• Explore road safety practices.
• Apply road safety rules in day-to-day life.
• Appreciate the contribution of transport to national development.

Summary

Kenya's transport has developed from early methods like human porterage and pack animals to modern road, rail, air, and water transport, including the Standard Gauge Railway. Understanding road safety and appreciating transport's role in development helps us use these systems wisely.