AFRICANS IN THE FORCES
(Rec. 8 p.m.) RUGBY, Dec. 14. Figures are now available of the number of Africans serving in the East African forces. At the virtual conclusion of the campaign in East Africa last June, Kenya had roundly 39,000 Africans, Uganda 18,000, Tanganyika 18,000, Northern Rhodesia 7000, Nyasala'nd 9000, and Zanzibar 5000. In addition, these territories contributed to the forces 5000 oLthe British personnel and 2200 Indians. The majority of both came from Kenya and Uganda.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24791, 16 December 1941, Page 9
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