Problems experienced by settlers in Kenya
Answer Text: Problems experienced by settlers in Kenya.a) Inadequate labour as Africans refused to work. Bush clearance and preparation of land for cultivation was therefore a problem.b) Constant raids by the local inhabitants such as the Nandi, Maasai and Agikuyu threatened their peace and security.c) Some of the settlers lacked farming experience. Some of the settlers had not engaged in farming before and therefore lacked basic agricultural knowledge.d) Inadequate capital often hindered procurement of farm inputs like machinery and labour. Some settlers became bankrupt and could not meet the day to day operational costs on the farms.e) Lack of proper knowledge on farming seasons hence crop failure. The climate and soils in the colony were alien to the settlers.f) There was the problem of poor transport and communication as it had become difficult for the government to network all areas occupied by settlers.
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