WAHIMA, WAKONDJA, AND SUAHILIS. Ill 



like character of the Watoru, for in a warlike and 

 active people like the Waruanda the chief is 

 almost always a young man in the prime of life, 

 and able to lead the war-parties. 



The Wakondja have a very different expression 

 and build ; they are rather thick- set, with the 

 appearance of greater strength. They have more 

 hair on the face, and particularly a much more 

 negroid jaw than the Wahima. They are not by 

 any means intelligent, and in spite of the oppres- 

 sion of their chiefs, exhibit a degree of obstinacy 

 and determination which one would not expect. 

 Once they realise that you wish to be fair and just 

 to them, they will trust you and be very friendly. 

 With a Suahili caravan, it is quite impossible to 

 prevent a great deal of small larceny and oppres- 

 sion being exercised by your own people without 

 your knowledge, and hence one is at a great dis- 

 advantage in dealing with the natives of the 

 country, but I think a perfectly fair and just 

 European would be simply worshipped by them, 

 and be in no danger whatever. 



The heavier work of clearing the land is done 

 by the men, who are extremely expert at this 

 business, and they also assist the women in the 

 ordinary work of cultivation. They usually begin 

 work about 7.30 a.m. and keep on pretty steadily 

 till midday. I do not think they often work in 

 the afternoon. 



Bananas are usually planted in the more 



