Question

What were the economic organization of the Akamba during the pre-colonial period?

Answer 1

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 Kitui
• Hunted wild game and gathered fruits and roots.
• Practiced iron working
• Practiced wood carving making tools and shields
• Engaged in pottery
• Bee keeping
• Acted as middlemen in the long distance trade.
• Basketry