Question

Describe the organization of the central government in Kenya during the colonial period

Answer 1

1. The central government was headed by Governor who represented the British government
2. The Governor ensured the implementation of colonial policies
3. There was legislature council that which made laws for the colony
4. Laws were made in the Legco were approved by the Governor
5. The colony was divided into provinces headed by the PCs
6. The provinces were divided into Districts headed by DCs
7. Districts were divided into Divisions headed by Dos
8. Divisions were divided into locations headed by African chiefs
9. Locations were divided into sub-locations headed by sub-chiefs
10. The sub locations were divided into villages headed by headman
11. All administrators from the rank of D.O to the Governor were British