Explain five results of the Agikuyu mixed reactions to the British invasion of Kenya

      

Explain five results of the Agikuyu mixed reactions to the British invasion of Kenya

  

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Kavungya
- It fueled hatred and animosity in most of Kikuyu and, with each section having misgivings
about the other
- Large tracts of land (enable) were carved out for the British with the help of collaborating
Agikuyu leaders
- Some leaders rose to prominence due to collaboration e.g. Karuru wa Gakure
- Those who collaborated received western education and were converted to Christianity
- It led to the emergence of home guards, colonial headmen and many other agents of the
British rule in Kenya
- It led to loss of life e.g. Waiyaki wa Hinga and many other Agikuyu fights were killed
- There was massive destruction of property e.g. Fort Dagoretti was burnt down by Agikuyu
warriors
- Some Agikuyu leaders became wealthy and gained prestige
- It led to loss of Agikuyu independence
Kavungya answered the question on April 5, 2019 at 12:21


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