GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  The following are effects of Bantu migration and settlement into Kenya . Increased population in the regions where they settled. spread of ironworking to other parts of Kenya. The skill reached other communities, such as the Luo. Increased intercommunal conflicts. For instance, they fought with the Oromo at the coast, the Maasai in the Rift Valley and the Luo near Lake Victoria. More trading activities as the Bantu exchanged iron products with other communities. For example, Abagusi gave iron products to the Luo in return for baskets. Increased cultural interaction and exchange. For instance, many Bantu groups assimilated the Southern Cushites as some Bantu were assimilated by Nilotes. spread of agricultural practices in Kenya . For example, the Kwavi Maasai of Kenya adopted cultivation. Population redistribution. E.g. the Dorobo moved to forested areas. Displacement of some communities. For instance, Abagusi were displaced by the Luo in the Kano plains. Some Eastern Cushites...

  The following are effects/results of migration and settlement of the Cushites into Kenya High mortality rate due to fighting among various groups during migration. E.g. the Somali and Oromo frequently engaged in warfare, in the process of which many people were killed. Displacement. As new groups came into Kenya, they pushed out others. For example, in their southward movement in the 16th century AD, the Oromo forced the Mijikenda and Pokomo out of Shungwaya. Exchange of cultural practices as some of the communities interacted and formed alliances. E.g. the Samburu and the Rendile formed an alliance against the Turkana. Increased population as various peoples migrated into Kenya. introduction of new cultural practices in Kenya. For example, the taboo against fish consumption among some Bantu speakers has been traced to the Cushites. Other new cultural practices include circumcision and the age-set system. Intermarriage,, e.g. between the Pokomo and the Borana. Intensification of ...