Identify the factors that led to the growth of towns along the coast of Kenya before the 19th century.
Answer:
- Effective administration by the rulers enabled them to expand.
- The coming and establishment of settlement along the coast by early visitors/settlement of Muslim refugees.
- The development of the indian ocean trade.
- Security since they were established on islands.
- Existence of deep well sheltered harbours.
- Favorable climatic conditions.