Question

Why did the settlers oppose the independence of Kenya?

Answer 1

1. The settlers opposed the independence of Kenya because they feared losing political power, economic control, and privileged social status.
2. They controlled the government, owned a lot of farmland, and had better access to resources because they were white.
3. They thought that independence and majority rule would be bad for them, especially if the African majority took back land and wanted equal rights.
4. Many farmers also thought they would be punished for years of racial discrimination, so they wanted colonial rule to stay in place to protect their power.