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Economic organization of the Akamba during the pre-colonial period include;Crop cultivation e.g sorghum, millet, yams, beans in the fertile area of Mbooni.Livestock keeping in drier areas of KituiHunted wild game and gathered fruits and roots.Practiced iron workingPracticed wood carving making tools and shieldsEngaged in potteryBee keepingActed as middlemen in the long distance trade.Basketry
Political organization of the Nandi during the pre-colonial period include;Lived in autonomous territorial units (Bororiet)They had a council of elders (KOK)Duties of council of elders included ; maintain law & order, settled disputesLeadership was based on age-gradesThe Orkoiyot is respected as the central authority and unifying factorAdvised the council of eldersYoung men joined junior warriors after circumcision and they defended the community from external attacks
Uses of iron in pre-colonial Africa were;Making weapons eg swordMaking tools eg hoesMaking ornamentsMaking utencilsUsed as trade commodity. Those who didn't have metal acquired it from others through trade.Medium of exchange ; iron bars were used as currencyMaking coinsWas used for storing wealth, smithers used iron bars as a measure of value.
Impacts of metal technology in pre-colonial Africa were;Led to manufacture of better utensilsLed to manufacture of better and efficient tools for farming e.g hoes and pangasEnabled people to clear natural vegetation and bring more land under cultivation.Demands for metal goods led to the expansion of trade.Led to specialization so that some people became gold smith, iron smith.Led to the increase of warfare between communities