Below are statements about the migration of a community into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

Below are statements about the migration of a community into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.
(i) They migrated from the Congo Basin
(ii) They travelled along the western shores of L. Victoria
(iii) They entered Kenya through the Mt. Elgon area
(iv) They migrated further eastwards in search of agricultural land

The community whose migration pattern is described above is

A. Agikuyu
B. Luo
C. Abagusii
D. Iteso

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The correct answer is C

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 31, 2019 at 05:53

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