Question

Explain six results of Cushites migration in Kenya.

Answer 1

1. increased warfare
2. Led to the displacement of some communities e.g. Bantus
3. Increased cultural interaction
4. Led to population increases
5. Led to the inter marriages with neighbouring communities
6. Increased trading activities
7. Led to population re-distribution in areas they settled
8. Led to formation of new military alliances e.g. between Rendile and Samburu against Tuirkana
9. There was adaptation of new economic activities e.g. livestock keeping and cultivation
10. There was spread of Islamic religion.