Explain the results of the collaboration of Buganda with the British during the colonial period.
Answer:
-Buganda was protected from its traditional enemies e.g. Bunyoro, Egyptians & Arab Swahilis.
-Kabaka Mutesa I succeeded in establishing an effective control over the Buganda kingdom.
-It led to increased religious conflicts between Christians and Muslims since they were all in search for converts.
-Decline in Kabaka’s powers since the British administration gave authority to his officers e.g. prime ministers, chief justice and treasurer.
-It led to changes in Buganda’s land tenure system as the British alienated land from the Baganda.
- Introduction of western education in Buganda.
-Loss of independence since Buganda was eventually colonized by the British.
- The Kabaka of Buganda gained some recognition
although his powers were greatly reduced.
-Buganda was subjected to economic exploitation such as land alienation, taxation forced labour.
-Introduction of European goods in Buganda e.g. clothes, ammunition etc.