Question

Give five reasons for the failure of the Maji maji rebellion.

Answer 1

1. The Germans had superior weapons and were more skilled in war.
2. Failure of the magic water expected to immunize people against bullets.
3. Lack of unity among fighting groups e.g Matumbi revolted before others were ready.
4. The capture and execution of African leaders e.g. Kinjeketile and Mpanda
5. Germans recovered reinforcement from Somalia and Sudan.
6. Famine in 1907 which made people abandon the war.