Explain the consequences of the collaboration between the Wang; and the British.
Answer:
- Nabongo Mumia became a paramount chief.
- The Wanga were assisted to subdue their traditional enemies especially the Luo and Nandi.
- Expansion of the Wanga kingdom and now Nabongo Mumia ruled over a wide area.
- The Wanga warriors were used to fight other Africans communities who were resisting British rule.
- The Wanga benefited from the livestock confiscated from the resisting communities.
- The Wanga benefited from European civilization e.g. education, health, Christianity etc.
- The Wanga people were appointed as administrators in the colonial Government.
- Mumias/Elureko was made the British administrative base in Western Kenya.