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The devonshire white paper

Answer Text:
THE DEVONSHIRE WHITE PAPER.
The Mandate of the League of Nations compelled Britain, just like any other colonial authority to institute reforms that would involve addressing African grievances. Governor Edward Northey who had given many concessions to the settlers was recalled to Britain in 1922.
Other reforms that were instituted were;
a) Abandonment of Racial segregation policy in Kenya except in the highlands.
b) Allowing Asians to elect four members to the Legco, which was initially settler-dominated.
The fundamental set of principles that were issued in this meeting are what came to be known as the Devonshire White Paper of 1923.