The colonial government imposed restrictions on the African pastoralists ? Explain.

The colonial government imposed restrictions on the African pastoralists ? Explain.

Ans.

The following restrictions were imposed by the colonial government :

(i) African pastoral groups were forced to live in special reserves. They were not allowed to move their stock without special permits. These permits were not easy to get. Those who defied rules were severally punished.

(ii) Pastoralists were not allowed to enter white markets and areas. Certain areas were out of their trading ambit.

(iii) Pastoralists were viewed by Europeans as being savage and dangerous. Europeans tried to avoid contact, but this was not possible as colonists depended on black labour to bore mines, build roads and towns.