Explain reasons why the Nandi resistance was protracted (took too long)

      

Explain reasons why the Nandi resistance was protracted (took too long)

  

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John
i) Use of guerilla warfare. This was favoured by the forests, caves and hills whilst the British were unfamiliar with the Nandi terrain.

ii) Presence of strong military. These comprised of young men who were efficiently trained to fight within the Age-set regiments

iii) Availability of arms and weapons. They were manufactured/ repaired locally by the iron-smiths using stolen materials from the rail and telegraph wires

iv) Availability of regular food and war equipment

v) The British army was affected by the wet and cold climate causing respiratory problems while the Nandi grew stronger since they were accustomed to it

vi) The Nandi were able to live on when the British destroyed their crops and grains by depending on livestock products

vii) The Nandi received military and non-military material support from their cousins, the kipsigs, which enabled them stage a strong resistance for 6 weeks

viii) The Nandi were inspired by the Orkoiyot who was a symbol of unity and had supernatural powers.
johnmulu answered the question on April 28, 2017 at 07:39


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