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Give two functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre –colonial period.

25/5/2022

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Functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre–colonial period

They had powers to declare war and make peace/prepared youth for war
They presided over religious and other ritual functions

They offered advice to the community when need arose
They ruled the community / settle disputes

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Explain six results of the Nandi resistance against British occupation

20/4/2022

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results of the Nandi resistance against British occupation

The land belonging to the Nandi was alienated for white settlement.
The Nandi lost their independence as the British established their rule.
The Nandi were resettled in reserves where they could not carry out their farming activities.
They were forced to live as squatters on European farms where they provided cheap labour.
There was massive loss of life as the British forces raided/carried our punitive expeditions.
The Nandi lost property which was either destroyed or confiscated by the British.
The Nandi lost their military superiority in the region as they were subdue by the British.
The Nandi warriors were conscripted into the colonial security forces.

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Effects of migration and settlement of river lake Nilotes in Kenya upto 19th

20/4/2022

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Effects of migration and settlement of river lake Nilotes in Kenya upto 19th

Intermarriage with neighbors
Assimilation between them and the Luhyia,Nandi,Kisii and Abasuba
Increase in the population in the region where they settled
Trading activities increased between them and their neighbours
Adoption of agriculture alongside pastroralism
They displaced the western banks and the maasi and the Nandi
Wars/conflicts between the Luos and their neighbours leading deaths and destruction of property

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State two terms of the Anglo-German Agreement of 1886.

20/4/2022

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terms of the Anglo-German Agreement of 1886.

The Sultan of Zanzibar was given 16 km Coastal strip and the islands of Pate, Mafia, Lamu etc.
The Coastline of Witu and the area between R. Umba and R. Ruvuma became German sphere of influence.
The territory between R. Umba and R. Juba became the British sphere of influence.

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Give two natural calamities that influenced the migration of the Eastern Cushites into Kenya

20/4/2022

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Give two natural calamities that influenced the migration of the Eastern Cushites into Kenya

Outbreak of diseases that affected both people and livestock.
They were escaping famine and drought/floods.

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Describe the political organization of the Nandi during the pre-colonial

8/4/2022

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Describe the political organization of the Nandi during the pre-colonial

The smallest political unit was the family headed by the father who handled internal matters like discipline and inheritance.
They had a decentralized system of government, headed by a council of elders who acted as the highest court.
They had neighbour-hood political units (Kokwet) under a council of elders who handled matters affecting the neighbour-hood.
The clan was third under a clan council of elders who dealt with grazing rights.
They had age-sets which provided warriors for defense of the community against external attacks.
By the 19th Century, the Orkoiyot had become influential in both spiritual and political affairs of the community.

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Describe the political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period.

6/4/2022

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Describe the political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period.

The family was the lowest unit and its head was the father who was referred to as Juduong
Several related families formed a clan
There were lineage councils which settled domestic issues
A council of elders existed in the which was responsible for settling inter-family disputes called Doho
Clans were grouped together to form Oganda headed by a chief elder Ruoth
There existed a council of elders (Buch Piny) which comprised of representatives from each clan and mainly settled inter-clan disputes.
There was a class of warriors (Thuondi) headed by a war leader (Osumba Mrwayi) and its main responsibility was to defend the community.
The luo was a decentralized community as they did not have an overall leader
Religious leaders eg diviners medicinemen, healers ,rainmakers etc influence their politics.

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Identify the three Luo groups which migrated into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

6/4/2022

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Identify the three Luo groups which migrated into Kenya during the pre-colonial period. (5mks)

Joka-Jok
Joka-Owiny
Joka – Omolo

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Describe the political organization of the Somali in Kenya during the Pre-colonial period

14/12/2021

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Political organization of the Somali in Kenya during the Pre-colonial period

The basic political unit of the Somali was the clan. Each clan had its name and occupied specific territories / areas.
a council of elders was in charge of the day to day affairs of the clan e.g. making major clan decisions and settled disputes.
The council maintained law and order and was the final court of appeal.
The age – set system was an important institution among the Somali and all male members of the society belonged to the age – set. Each age –set performed specific roles/ duties.
The Somali had leaders called Sultan whose role was mainly advisory.
There existed warriors whose main duty was to protect the community against external attacks and acquire possessions for the community.
There existed people with special responsibility e.g. Sheikhs and medicine men. They were highly regarded in the community and their opinions were sought before important decisions were made.

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State one function of Orkoiyot among the Nandi

4/10/2021

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One function of Orkoiyot among the Nandi

He was both the political and religious leader of the community
He presided over the religious functions such as sacrifices
He advised elders on community affairs
He advised and blessed warriors before going to war
He arbitrated disputes
He was a seer, rainmaker and chief medicine man in the community

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Give two functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre –colonial period.

Functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre–colonial period

Explain six results of the Nandi resistance against British occupation

results of the Nandi resistance against British occupation

Effects of migration and settlement of river lake Nilotes in Kenya upto 19th

Effects of migration and settlement of river lake Nilotes in Kenya upto 19th

State two terms of the Anglo-German Agreement of 1886.

terms of the Anglo-German Agreement of 1886.

Give two natural calamities that influenced the migration of the Eastern Cushites into Kenya

Give two natural calamities that influenced the migration of the Eastern Cushites into Kenya

Describe the political organization of the Nandi during the pre-colonial

Describe the political organization of the Nandi during the pre-colonial

Describe the political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period.

Describe the political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period.

Identify the three Luo groups which migrated into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

Identify the three Luo groups which migrated into Kenya during the pre-colonial period. (5mks)

Describe the political organization of the Somali in Kenya during the Pre-colonial period

Political organization of the Somali in Kenya during the Pre-colonial period

State one function of Orkoiyot among the Nandi

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Functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre–colonial period

results of the Nandi resistance against British occupation

​Effects of migration and settlement of river lake Nilotes in Kenya upto 19th

terms of the Anglo-German Agreement of 1886.

Give two natural calamities that influenced the migration of the Eastern Cushites into Kenya

Describe the political organization of the Nandi during the pre-colonial

Describe the political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period.

Identify the three Luo groups which migrated into Kenya during the pre-colonial period. (5mks)

Political organization of the Somali in Kenya during the Pre-colonial period

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