Concept: The Native Authority system was designed to rule through existing traditional leaders.
Explanation: Under indirect rule, the British established Native Authorities to carry out local administration.
Traditional rulers were given official roles, such as tax collection, court duties, and maintaining order.
This made them part of the colonial government and increased their local authority.
It did not abolish customs, weaken all traditional power, or immediately modernize governance.
Therefore, the major effect was the empowerment of traditional rulers within the colonial structure.
Answer: A. The empowerment of traditional rulers within the colonial administration.