American Baptists were the first, but missionaries of other denominations and nationalities soon followed.
Wherever Spain and Portugal attempted to expand their territories or influence, missionaries would soon follow.
In 1870 part of the tribe moved north to Botswana and the missionaries followed them.
Two more missionaries each with their wives followed soon after.
Christian missionaries soon followed, bringing one of the most lasting influences to the area.
The next chapters reveal the clear course of action that the missionaries followed as they preached the gospel and established churches.
Catholic missionaries followed colonial governments into Africa and built schools, monasteries, and churches.
Anglican and Roman Catholic missionaries followed in the wake of the fur trade.
In general, though, the missionaries at Kabgayi followed a pro-Tutsi policy.
Wherever these powers attempted to expand their territories or influence, missionaries would soon follow.