State the reasons why trade unionism was more active in Nairobi during the colonial period than other areas.
Answer:
- Nairobi had more waged labour thus more money.
- Most educated African elites resided/lived in Nairobi.
- Nairobi was metropolitan and had no cultural barriers.
- Social, economic and political injustices were heavily felt by Nairobi dwellers than in other areas.
- The mass media easily disseminated political awareness in Nairobi.
- Nairobi had a high population due to rural - urban migration.
- Many ethnic groups met and united in Nairobi hence killing tribalism.