Explain reasons which led to colonization of Kenya by the British.
Answer Text: -Wanted Kenya as a source of raw materials-To prevent colonization of the country by other countries-Wanted to expand her empire for imperial glory/prestige.-Britain was responding to request from missionaries and other British nationals for protection.-The need to get access to Uganda and control the sources of river Nile, the livelihood of Egypt.-Wanted to control trade on the coast-British wanted Kenya as an outlet for surplus capital investment.
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