Below are statements about a prominent traditional leader in Kenya.

Below are statements about a prominent traditional leader in Kenya.

(i) He settled near Nairobi.
(ii) He was involved in long distance trade.
(iii) He could predict about the future.
(iv) He was a medicine man.

The leader described above is

A. Waiyaki
B. Masaku
C. Koitalel Arap Somoei
D. Mekatilili wa Menza.

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The correct answer is B. Masaku

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 31, 2019 at 13:02

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