Question

State one reason why Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda collaborated with the British.

Answer 1

1. He wanted protection from both internal enemies especially the religious groups such as traditionalists, Muslims, Catholics and Protestants.
2. He wanted protection against external enemies like the Bunyoro
3. He also wanted to secure his position as a leader
4. He wanted the British to help him gain regional supremacy over the surrounding kingdoms like Ankole, Toro and Bunyoro.