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Some of the roles played by ex-war soldiers in the growth of African Nationalism include;They applied military skills acquired to fight colonialismThey trained African nationalist in military fighting skillsThey made/services the weapons used by the nationalists
Roles played by insurance industry in promoting the development of Kenyan economy are;Employment creation insurance companies provided employment opportunities either directly or indirectly to individuals who would otherwise be unemployed.Insurance companies create confidence for the investors who are able to invest in risky but profitable areas in that they are assured of compensation in case of a loss.Insurance companies provide revenue for the government through profits realized and salaries for the employees when taxed.The business is continuous even with the occurrence of the risk because the insured is compensated. Thus business people conventure even in risky ventures.The amount contributed in the insurance company can be used as a security for a loanSome policies in life insurance encourages savings. The amount contribute is owners savings. This money can be invested later once the policies matures.
Roles played by Lake Victoria waterway in the economy of East African states are;Acceleration of movement of goods and people thus facilitation/enabling trade that brings economic development.Industrialization this is through transport of raw materials from source areas to the industries/ finished products to the marketGeneration of revenue - People engage in transport and communication activities as a source of income.Development of Urban centres/urbanization - towns develop along major highway and road junctionsCreation of employment opportunities thus improving their living standardsPromotion of tourism - assists in transportation of tourist to various tourist attraction centres.Expansion of trading/opening new trading markets thus encouraging mass production of goods and more extensive trade.
Roles played by Africans in the provision of education during the colonial period were;African teachers taught in the bush schoolsAfricans elites started independent schools for African childrenBuilt teachers training college to train African teachers.African raised money through the African native council that built schools.Pressurized the colonial government to offer higher and quality education to Africans.Africans who had converted to islam taught islamic schools e.g madrasGave land, finances and material things to facilitate the building of schools.
Roles played by the Tuaregs in the Trans-Saharan trade include;They maintained the oasesThey guided the traders across the desertThey acted as interpreters/translators to the tradersThey provided food and water to the caravansThey provided accommodation to the tradersThey guarded the traders and their goods