Question

give three reasons why akamba participated in the long distance trade

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The Akamba became leading caravan traders because of three main reasons. These reasons were the environment, their strategic geographical position and entrepreneurship. The Akamba altered their economic activities as they migrated.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. They were centrally positioned between the coast and the interior and so acted as middlemen

2.Their land was infertile and so opted for trade.

3. They had strong able leaders like chief Kivoi who encouraged the local people to participate in trade