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Give two reasons for Akamba participation in the long distance trade in the 19th Century

Give two reasons for Akamba participation in the long distance trade in the 19th Century.

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John
1. Had enterprising merchant leaders e.g Chief Kivoi

2. Ukambani is geographically and centrally located between the coast and the interior

3. Akamba had long local trade experience e.g. those of Machakos and Kitui

4. Most of Akamba land is dry and experience low rainfall. They opted for trade because farming was not a productive venture.
johnmulu answered the question on January 26, 2017 at 08:57

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