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Give reasons why the Akamba exhibited mixed reactions to establishment of colonial rule

Give reasons why the Akamba exhibited mixed reactions to establishment of colonial rule.

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malcolmx
They collaborated because

Fear of British power. Mwatu wa Ngoma in 1894, mobilized the warriors to attack British posts in Ukambani, but he was defeated by John Ainswark’s forces.

Personal gain. The Akamba valued property since many of these who collaborated with the British were estate traders, they saw in opportunity to enrich them and increase their prestige.

They resisted because

Prevention of raids. In 1894 the British prevented the Akamba warriors in Kyevaluki and Kangundo from raiding the Agikuyu. Raiding was important to Akamba as it enabled them acquire commodities which they traded in.

Establishment of Garrison.there was a British stationed troop in garrisons in Ukambani in an effort to prevent Skirmishes between the Akamba and their neighbours.

Misconduct of company officials. The soldier stationed in Ukumbani stole from the Akamba raped their women and bullied the people. They took sanctuary in their fort and the fire – arms that they carried.

Disruption of trade. The British situated the lay distance trade of the Akamba when they their sources of supply of trading commodities especially after they are stopped from raiding their neighbours from such commodities.
malcolmx answered the question on April 23, 2018 at 06:50

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