The Maasai were administered by the British in which of the following ways?

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Elders and warriors were given extra authority

Raiding and warfare were encouraged

Chiefs of different Maasai sub-groups were appointed

Chiefs were discouraged from accumulating wealth.

answer is C.

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Chiefs of different Maasai sub-groups were appointed by the British to administer the Maasai community. The pastoral community underwent many changes during the British colonial administration. Everything changed, including their old way of life and government. The British colonial administration appointed a chief to each sub-group to oversee the Maasai community. This caused the ancient system of elders and warriors to disintegrate. Over time, these selected chiefs amassed wealth. They acquired lands, livestock, and money by lending it to people with a tax that had to be paid. They also started to live in towns and trade with their regular income.

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