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Reasons why some agikuyu collaborated with the british

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Reasons why some Agikuyu collaborated with the British
a) Agikuyu leaders like Kinyanjui wa Gathirimu and Karuri wa Gakure wanted to derive personal wealth and prestige through collaboration.
b) Kinyanjui wa Gathirimu and Karuri wa Gakure hoped that by collaborating, they would be made paramount Chiefs among the Agikuyu.
c) The collaborators wanted British protection against their enemies amongst the Agikuyu and other neighbouring communities.
d) They wanted to take advantage of the British western civilization particularly education and religion.
e) They also wanted material gains from the British through trading with them.