The political organization of the ameru people

Political Organization of the Ameru People

1. It was based on the clan
2. Every Meru belonged to a relevant council
3. Councils were responsible for:
1. Settling disputes
2. Presiding over religious ceremonies
3. Officiating over functions like initiation 
4. Declared war with the neighboring communities
4. They had an age-set system that provided the community with warriors
5. Religious leaders influenced the political administration Of the Ameru.