GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  The following were the weaknesses of local government in colonial Kenya The chronic shortage of trained and experienced personnel. Poor transport and communication . Inadequate coordination. Lack of mineral resources. Rivalry between settlers and locals. More revolts as African struggle for freedom intensified. Inadequate revenue for Development programs, projects and day To day operations RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN

  At the head of the Colonial administration was the Colonial Secretary based in London. At first the Headquarters was in Zanzibar . By 1900 it was transferred to Mombasa . The Governor was the head of the Colony. He was advised by an Advisory Council set up later. An executive council also emerged to ensure implementation of colonial policies A legislative council was set up in 1907 to make colonial laws with the governors assent. For easy centralization of authority, the colony was divided into administrative provinces headed by Provincial Commissioners Provinces were further divided into districts under District Commissioners and Officers, Manned by White Officers. Below them were the Chief heading locations under the Chiefs, Authority Act - They were Africans. Under them were the village headmen. N/B The Chiefs main duties were to collect taxes, recruit African labour and maintain law and order at grassroots.   There was a very strict chain of command. RELATED POSTS...