LSC S1 :LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRADES CONTACTS IN EAST AFRICA BEFORE 1880

After studying this chapter, you will be able to understand the pre-colonial trade contacts and how they related to the colonial systems in East Africa. You Will be able to appreciate the trade that existed without using paper currency but by exchange of goods. You will also understand the communication systems between traders and the existence of organised markets in East Africa. You will be able to understand how the trading systems have influenced trading and commerce in East Africa today.