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Reasons for use of direct rule in Zimbabwe are;The British wanted direct control of mineral wealth so as to maximize profitExisted large number of Europeans to be used in administrationZimbabwe lacked well established traditional systems of government.Past resistance by the people of Zimbabwe made British lose trust in African leaderships.The BSACO provided finances to pay for administrative costs.
Reasons for Lewanika collaboration with British include;Needed protection from the internal enemiesHe had been influenced by Khama of Ngwato to seek British assistancesHe wanted to protect his kingdom against external invasion e.g. NgoniHe desired western education and civilization of his peopleLewanika realized the futility of resisting against the BritishHe was encouraged by missionaries to seek British protection.He wanted to safeguard his independenceHe wanted to acquire material benefits
British was interested in establishing control over Kenya because;They were looking for raw materials for their industriesThey were looking for markets for their manufactured goods like cotton clothesThey were looking for places to invest their surplus capital.They were looking for precious minerals/mineral wealth.The climate was suitable for diary and other forms of farming.To stop slave trade and introduce legitimate trade to replace it.They wanted to curb Muslim influence in the region.They wanted to colonize Kenya before the European powers do so.They wanted to introduce their culture to others/civilization/cultural assimilation.
Reasons why the armed resistance failed in Kenya are;Kenyan societies were organized in small autonomous groups making it hard to fight the enemyDisunity of communities who kept fighting one another.Inferior weapons while British had sophisticated weapons like gunsAfrican warriors were not well trainedEpidemics and natural calamities reduced the populationPoor leadershipThe death of their leaders demoralized themSome Africans collaborated with British against fellow Africans
Ways in which the constitution of Kenya guarantees the rule of law include;All are equal before the lawA suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of lawA suspect is given an opportunity to defend himself.