Give five political reasons that led to the colonization of Kenya by the British during the 19th century.
Answer:
- Nationalism/ prestige – each European power wanted to be the most powerful state by having
many colonies.
- The emergence of Germany as a powerful state after defeating France in the Franco- Prussian war to maintain the balance of power in Europe.
- Sense of prestige/ fame by European power which had many colonies.
- To safeguard her position in India and the Indian ocean.
- Pressure from her citizens for Britain to acquire more colonies such as Kenya.
- The British felt that their rule was the best and whoever was ruled by them was blessed/British superiority over the other states.