the following are reasons why some Gikuyu leaders collaborated with British rule
Gikuyu leaders such as Kinyanjui Way Gathirimu and Karuri Wa Gakure sided with British rule because:
- They got personal wealth and prestige through company trade.
- They wanted protection and recognition of their positions of leadership.
- They needed protection from their local enemies, whom they suppressed with British support.
- They knew very well that, with their inferior weapons, they would not mean much to the might of the British force and weaponry.
- They wanted to benefit from Christianity and Western education.
