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Factors for the growth of the Shona Kingdom include;FarmingTradeAble leadershipStrong ArmyAvailability of mineral resources ReligionAcquisition of Arms
Political organization of the Asante were;It was a centralized stateThe head of state was AsantentehaneThe leadership was based on hierarchyAt its peak,the empire consisted of parts;Kumasi,Amateo and Provincial Asante.Asante states were bound together by the golden stool/other states were headed by Omanhene.Each Omanhene had a black stool symbolizing power in the state.Celebrated Odwira festival annually as a way of promoting unity.Asante had a standing army for defense and expansion
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
Baganda leaders collaborated with the British during the 19th century are;Kabaka Mutesa 1 Kabaka Mwanga