1. Could declare war or negotiate for peace
2. Solve disputes among people
3. Maintain law and order
4. Led during religious ceremonies
OR
State two functions of the council of elders (Njuri Ncheke) of the Ameru
i) Solve land and inheritance disputes
ii) Acted as the Court of Appeal
iii) Presided over religious functions
iv) Organized social functions
v) Advised warriors on when to go wars/raids
vi) Negotiated peace settlements
johnmulu answered the question on January 24, 2017 at 07:26
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