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- Collaboration by some communities such as the Wanga and Maasai
- Disunity among African communities made it possible for the British to subdue them one at a
time
- The British used superior weapons and tactics
- Some communities had been weakened by civil wars and epidemics and so they could not resist
e.g.the Maasai.
- Activities of I.B.E.A Co
- Missionary factor
OR
Identify three factors which contributed to the establishment of British colonial rule in Kenya by the end of the 19th century
(i) Some communities such as the Wanga collaborated with the British
(ii) Lack of unity among African communities made it possible for the British to subdue them one at a time
(iii) The British used superior weapons and tactics
(iv) Civil wars and epidemics weakened some communities such as the Maasai so they could not resist
(v) Development of local and international trade/ commerce
(vi) Establishment of industries such as food processing industries promoted the expansion of agricultural activities
(vii) Exploitation of mineral resources in the country eg soda ash at magadi and gold in K.K
(viii) Development of urban areas such as Nairobi, Nakuru and Kisumu
(ix) Introduction of exotic breeds of livestock eg sheep, pigs and cattle
(x) Development of tourists industry eg establishment of game reserves and parks
(xi) Establishment of research stations/ centers to improve farming methods and breeds
gideon1 answered the question on October 4, 2017 at 12:55
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