Who did the British appoint to handle the internal affairs of the tribes?
A
Headmen
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B
Chiefs
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C
Maasai elders
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D
Maasai warriors
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Solution
The correct option is B Chiefs The British appointed chiefs of different sub-groups of the Maasai people. They were tasked with the responsibility of administering the internal affairs of the tribe. This directly affected the traditional authority of both elders and warriors.