How did the Maasai’s chiefs appointed by the British benefit economically?

How did the Maasai’s chiefs appointed by the British benefit economically?

Ans.

(i) The chiefs gradually became wealthy as they now had a regular income with which they could buy animals, goods and land.

(ii) They lent money to poor neighbours and many became traders.

(iii) They managed to survive adverse conditions like war and drought.

(iv) They had a secure income and could buy animals when their stock was depleted.