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- They were strong military i.e had strong and well equipped army.
- They have mixed economy thus strong economic base thus devoted time to fighting.
- They raided other communities and instilled fear thus expanded through conquests.
- They had instructions of Orkoyiot who was unifying factor.
- The decline of Maasai power enabled them to fill the power vacuum.
- Existence of age system that ensured consistent supply of worriers.
- The Nandi superiority/pride made them always ready to fight and never wanted to lose in a war.
- Their land was mountainous with valleys enabled them spy on enemies and used guerilla
warfare.
- High population hence adequate provision of soldiers
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