State the reasons why Buganda collaborated with the British colonial rulers.
Answer:
-Buganda was being threatened by Khedive Ismael of Egypt who wanted to take its Northern Districts.
-The Kabaka wanted BritiSh assistance to fight his traditional enemies such as
Omikama of the Bunyoro kingdom.
-The British technological experts were to teach the Baganda new skills hence the need to collaborate with the British.
-Kabaka Mutesa II wanted benefit from western civilization such as education, health, Christianity etc.
-The Kabaka wanted to reduce the Arab Muslims and Christian converts influence in Buganda so
that they could not become too powerful to undermine him.
-Buganda kingdom wanted to enhance trade with the British.
-The Kabaka wanted to acquire European sophisticated weapons for use in expanding the
boundaries of the Buganda kingdom.
-Kabaka Mutesa ll wanted British assistance so as to retain the position of Kabaka in the kingdom.
-The Kabaka wanted to attain fame and prestige.
-The Kabaka wanted BritiSh assistance to fight his traditional enemies such as
Omikama of the Bunyoro kingdom.
-The British technological experts were to teach the Baganda new skills hence the need to collaborate with the British.
-Kabaka Mutesa II wanted benefit from western civilization such as education, health, Christianity etc.
-The Kabaka wanted to reduce the Arab Muslims and Christian converts influence in Buganda so
that they could not become too powerful to undermine him.
-Buganda kingdom wanted to enhance trade with the British.
-The Kabaka wanted to acquire European sophisticated weapons for use in expanding the
boundaries of the Buganda kingdom.
-Kabaka Mutesa ll wanted British assistance so as to retain the position of Kabaka in the kingdom.
-The Kabaka wanted to attain fame and prestige.
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