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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
Achievements of the IBEA company were;Managed to suppress rebellions against the British.Helped to secure freedom for many slavesStarted construction of rocksStarted development of early industriesLaid foundation for colonial administration through establishment of forts.
Reasons for the Maasai collaboration include;Nandi power had weakened themCivil wars between Kwavi & PurkoNatural calamities e.g. small pox & droughtFamineKedong massacre which killed manyBritish efficiency on report of the Massacre which made Lenana happy
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