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(i). Nationalism/prestige where each European country was struggling to acquire colonies.
(ii). It was a way of balance of power among European powers
iii). Sense of pride and identity among European powers.
(iv). Militarism where Army officers favoured colonization to give them opportunities to senior ranks.
(v). Britain had lost many of her colonies in America.
(vi). Public opinion where many people pushed their Governments to acquire colonies.
(vii). Kenyan communities were highly decentralized.
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