GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  The Germans made use of the Akidas and Jumbes. The Akidas were the Arabs and Swahili people who collaborated with the Germans, while the Jumbes were Headsmen and leaders of small clans or groups of Africans. The governor, who was at the top of administration was based at Dar-es- Salaam. He had an advisory council that had Europeans in its composition. Tanzania was divided into 24 districts for easy administration. Each district was supposed to have about 20,000 to 30,000 people for easy administration. Of the 24 districts, each was under a District administrator. The German administrators appointed and dismissed at will the African local leaders. The Chaotic districts of Iringa and Mahenge were put under strict military administrators. Each district had a police post to maintain law and order. Districts were sub-divided into counties and sub-counties. The German administrators also worked as administrators to handle criminal cases reported. As the Germans worked at the Distri...

  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

  The following were the effects of the establishment of local government in colonial Kenya Maintenance of law and order through a small police force set up in 1896. Arbitration of African disputes through the District African Courts. The exploitation of local resources and initiatives in development.. The 1906 Indian police act, which established a police force for the Kenyan colony. Development of infrastructure and the general welfare of the African sector. Creation of a link between the central government and the local people. 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

  There was a scarcity of mineral wealth and profitable export commodities which made it difficult for the company to generate enough wealth to meet the cost of administration. There was a poor transport network which made the movement of goods slow/ difficult/ expensive thereby making the enterprise less profitable. There was a lack of proper coordination between the company headquarters in Britain and the officials in Kenya hence delays/ waste and misunderstandings. The company officials lacked the experience which was necessary for the success of the administration in the protectorate. Some of the company officials were corrupt and therefore concentrated on their personal enrichment at the expense of the enterprise. Resistance from the local communities posed a great challenge to the company as it had to administer and at the same time suppress the communities. There was inadequate capital to carry out its operations thus making the administration of the protectorate ineffec...

  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...

  The Germans used direct rule in order to maximumly exploit the resources of Tanganyika . The Germans had enough personnel or manpower to administer their territory of Tanganyika . They also feared the financial obligations involved in training local manpower. It was one of the means through which the German prestige, would be fulfilled in Tanganyika . In Tanganyika, most states lacked powerful chiefs who would govern on their behalf. Most communities in Tanganyika were decentralized and small. They could not provide powerful leaders. It was applied so that the Germans would be able to effectively administer Tanganyika. The Berlin conference of 1884-1885, had also emphasized effective control in its terms and acts. The need for the Germans to impose their customs and cultures to the people of Tanganyika. They did not want to use indirect rule because it was applied by the British elsewhere in East Africa . They wanted to appear different from the British in their administratio...