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Terms of the Devonshire White Paper of 1923

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Terms of the Devonshire White Paper of 1923
a) White highlands were reserved for European settlement only
b) Indians would be allowed to elect five members to LEGCO not on a common roll, but on a communal roll.
c) Racial segregation was abolished in all residential areas.
d) Restriction on Indian immigration was lifted
e) A nominated missionary was to represent African interests in the LEGCO.
f) The European Settlers’ demand for self government in Kenya was rejected.
g) African interests were declared paramount before those of immigrant races if there was a conflict.
h) The settlers were to maintain their representation in the LEGCO.
i) The Colonial Secretary was given mandate to exercise strict control over the affairs of the colony.