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Reasons why the bukusu resisted the british rule

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Bukusu resistance to the British
Reasons why the Bukusu resisted the British rule.
a) They wanted to safeguard their independence and culture i.e. circumcision.
b) They were being compelled to recognize Nabongo Mumia as the overall leader of Abaluhyia.
c) The Bukusu did not like the idea of paying taxes to the British through force.
d) They resented the British demand in 1894, that the Bukusu warriors surrender guns they possessed.
e) The British invasion had happened when the Bukusu were enjoying immense military power.