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Explain five results of the migration and settlement of the Highland Nilotes in Kenya.

Explain five results of the migration and settlement of the Highland Nilotes in Kenya.

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Maurice
-The Highland Nilotes traded with their neighbours/ they exchanged animal products for grains from the Abaluyia and the Abagusii. This led to the expansion of trade in the region.

-Their settlement increased the population of the region

-The highlands Nilotes intermarried with the Luo, Abagusii and Abaluyia. This strengthened their relations.

-There were ethnic wars/ conflicts due to cattle raids

-There was cultural exchange leading to enrichment of their lives

-They displaced some communities they found in the area where they settled for example Abagusii, the Kwavi, Maasai and the Abaluyia

-Some highland Nilotes were absorbed/ assimilated by the Bantu such a the Teriki and the Tachoni
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 20, 2019 at 12:32

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