Colonial administrative systems in East Africa were primarily implemented by the British and Germans. The British largely adopted Indirect Rule, governing through existing local chiefs and traditional institutions to minimize administrative costs and resistance. In contrast, the Germans predominantly used Direct Rule, imposing their own administrators and laws directly, often leading to more brutal suppression of local populations. Both systems aimed to exploit resources and maintain control, but differed significantly in their approach to local governance. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.