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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 of women in Kenya during the struggle for independence in Kenya include;They involved in active resistance against the British such as Mekatilili of the giriama and Moraa of Kisii.They supported political association for example they supported Harry Thuku and the East African Association (EAA)They contributed in the establishment of independent churches and schoolsThey composed and san songs that ridiculed the colonial government and encouraged freedom fighters.They formed political associations such as Mumbi central associationSome participated in the constitutional reforms such as Prescilla Abwao who attended the 2nd Lancaster House conference.They demanded the release of detained or arrested freedom fighters such as Harry Thuku.They supplied food and arms to the freedom fighters in their hideouts.They acted as spies for the freedom fighters.Women took part in oathing and administered oath of secrecy.They kept their homes intact as the men continued with their struggle.They endured pain and suffering inflicted by the colonial government for the sake of liberation.
Effects of the international dateline on time are;A day is gained if one travels across the IDL to the EastA day is lost if one travels across the IDL to the West.Info: In simple terms, IDL (International Date Line) is a line that runs from the north to the south in the middle of the earth. Read more about IDL.
Effects of Portuguese rule on the East African Coast include;It lead to the decline of Indian Ocean trade and local trade.It led to loss of lives through raids/introduction of many weapons lead to insecurity in the place.It led to decline and ruin of towns e.g GediTheir raids led to destruction of propertyHeavy taxes imposed on coastal people hindered coastal economic development.They built fort Jesus and Vasco da Gama which became historical monument.Introduced new crops to the coast e.g maize and cashew nutsTheir language enriched Kiswahili vocabulary through borrowing of words e.g pesa, baruti.They improved links between the Coast and India/GoaThey practiced slave trade and this led to depopulation and human suffering