What reasons which led to colonization of Kenya by the British

Explain reasons which led to colonization of Kenya by the British.

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1. British wanted Kenya as an outlet for surplus capital investment

2. Wanted Kenya as a source of raw materials

3. To prevent colonization of the country by other countries

4. Wanted to expand her empire for imperial glory/prestige

5. Britain was responding to request from missionaries and other British nationals for protection

6. The need to get access to Uganda and control the source of river Nile, the livelihood of Egypt

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johnmulu answered the question on January 30, 2017 at 08:11

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