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FACTORS THAT LED TO THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN KENYA

 the following are factors that led to the rise of nationalism in kenya

  • Coming up of political parties, for example the KAU that spread nationalism among the Kikuyu. 
  • The influence of mass media in Kenya, for example Radio Cairo Swahili service, Sauti -YaMwafirika and others. 
  • The role of the Second World War and Ex- service men which later enlightened the Kenyans. 
  •  The Atlantic charter of 1941 that stressed the importance of self rule. 
  • The influence of the Egyptian revolution of 1952 encouraged the Kenyans. 
  • The role played by independent churches. They condemned colonialism through pastors like Elijah Masinde among others. 
  •  Influence of western education. People like Tom-Mboya, Jomo-Kenyatta, Oginga Odinga and others due to their education, mobilized Kenyans for independence. 
  • The influence of Welfare Associations that were formed in Kenya, for example the Northern Kavirondo Central Association, Kamba members Association and others mobilised people in Kenya. 
  • Swahili language that created unity among the Kenyans in different parts. 
  • Development of infrastructures like roads, railways and encouraged the growth of nationalism in Kenya. 
  • Development of urban centres in Kenya like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu that were gathering centres to so many people in Kenya. 
  •  The domination of Kenyan economy by the Indians (Asians) in Kenya went along way in creating nationalistic feelings among the Kenyans 
  •  Forced labour on white plantations in Kenya spread discontents that led to rise of nationalism. 
  • Taking away of Kenyan land by the British created a sense of resentment or anger that led to rise of nationalism in Kenya. 
  • The “Kipande” notorious system in Kenya that denied the Africans chance to move within their country freely also later led to development of Nationalism. 
  • The role played by Trade unions, for example Mombasa African worker Union and others united the people for political challenges. 
  •  The role of vibrant leaders like Jomo Kenyatta, Tom Mboya and others led the Kenyans into political agitations or demands. 
  • The role of Mau-Mau movement in Kenya united Africans against Europeans for a common goal that is getting independence. 
  •  The granting of independence to India and Pakistan in 1947 spread to Kenya in the 1950s when the war veterans demanded for independence. 
  • The 5th Pan African congress held in Manchester in 1955 where even Jomo-Kenyatta was present aroused nationalism among the Kenyans. 
  • The success of the Algerian revolution of 1954 onwards inspired the Kenyans. 
  • The role of United Nations organization that inspired all countries who were not yet independent to struggle for independence.

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