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Colonised
Kenya, Tansania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malwai and Uganda were colonised by British colonists. -
British protectorates
the 6 countries became British protectorates where English played an important role because of the English government, education and law. -
Independence
The 6 countries achieved independence one by one.
English became the official language in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Uganda and Zambia -
Refugees speak English
The refugees who returned from Kenya and Uganda after the 1994 genocide speak English.