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What factors undermined local government in Kenya during colonial period?

Identify the factors that undermined local government in Kenya during colonial period.

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1. Colonial government fought attempts by Africans to form workers' unions

2. Lack of trained and experienced personnel

3. Poor transport and communication system

4. Lack of enough funds from the central government

5. Rivalries between the settlers and the locals which later led to struggle for independence

6. Majority of Kenyans were illiterate and lacked knowledge to run trade union

7. Migrant nature of labourers militated against formation of trade union

johnmulu answered the question on January 30, 2017 at 11:14

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