What caused the nandi resistance in Kenya?

Answer 1

The Nandi Resistance was caused when the British came to colonise Kenya.Below are some of the causes:

• Superiority - The Nandi believed they were superior to all other communities and when the British came, they viewed this as a threat to their dominance.

• Kimnyole the leader of the nandi had prophesied the coming of foreigners who would take over nandi land and put them under their control.

• The appearance of the British was ver different compared to the Nandi, this made the Nandi think they were evil spirits and wanted to chase them out of their land. Also the British weapons were much more different and powerful.

• The Nandi thought the British had come to take away all their fertile land which was their only source of food.

• When the Nandi Orkoiyot Koitalel Arap Samoei was killed bu deceit by the British, the Nandi wanted to seek revenge and therefore resisted the British.

Answer 2

The Nandi Resistance in Kenya was caused by British colonial policies that encroached on Nandi land, imposed taxes, and forcibly recruited Nandi men as porters. The Nandi people, led by leaders like Koitalel arap Samoei, resisted these oppressive measures, resulting in conflicts and acts of defiance against the British administration.