Discuss the results of the Akamba mixed reaction to British rule in Kenya.
Answer:
- Loss of independence since the British finally defeated them and made Ukambani their protectorate.
- Land alienation for British settlement in Ukambani region.
- Loss of life especially among the Akamba who resisted British rule.
- Destruction of property since villages and grain stores were burnt. Akamba livestock was also confiscated.
- Some Akamba young men were conscripted into the Kings African Rifles (KAR) to fight for the British during the first world war.
- The Akamba collaboration facilitated easy spread of Christianity among the Akamba.
- It bred enemity and suspicion between the collaborators and the Akamba who resisted British rule.
- Arrest and deportation to the coast of some Akamba leaders who led in their resistance.
- Introduction of taxation over the Akamba so as the British could meet the cost of administration.
- Land alienation for British settlement in Ukambani region.
- Loss of life especially among the Akamba who resisted British rule.
- Destruction of property since villages and grain stores were burnt. Akamba livestock was also confiscated.
- Some Akamba young men were conscripted into the Kings African Rifles (KAR) to fight for the British during the first world war.
- The Akamba collaboration facilitated easy spread of Christianity among the Akamba.
- It bred enemity and suspicion between the collaborators and the Akamba who resisted British rule.
- Arrest and deportation to the coast of some Akamba leaders who led in their resistance.
- Introduction of taxation over the Akamba so as the British could meet the cost of administration.
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