Show why Africans in Kenya hesitated to embrace Western Education?

There are several reasons why Africans in Kenya hesitated to embrace Western education:

1. Colonial legacy: The education system in Kenya was initially established by British colonialists, who used it as a tool to control and exploit the local population. This history of oppression and exploitation made many Africans wary of Western education.

2. Cultural differences: Western education often clashed with traditional African values and beliefs. Many Africans saw Western education as a threat to their cultural identity and way of life.

3. Lack of access: In the early days of colonial rule, education was only available to a select few Africans, usually those from privileged backgrounds or who were willing to assimilate into Western culture. This lack of access created a sense of resentment and distrust towards Western education.

4. Economic barriers: Even when education became more widely available, many Africans could not afford to send their children to school due to poverty and lack of resources. This further reinforced the perception that Western education was only for the elite.

5. Language barrier: Western education was often conducted in English, which was not the first language of many Africans. This language barrier made it difficult for them to fully engage with and benefit from the education system.

Overall, the hesitation to embrace Western education in Kenya was a complex mix of historical, cultural, economic, and linguistic factors that created barriers to access and acceptance.