Warrant Chiefs were appointed to take charge of local administration.
Warrant Chiefs were individuals appointed by colonial administrators in Africa to act as intermediaries between the colonial government and the local people. They were responsible for maintaining order, collecting taxes, and implementing government policies within their communities. They had the authority to make decisions and enforce laws, making them the highest-ranking representatives of colonial rule at the local level. The main role of Warrant Chiefs was to maintain stability and control within their communities, and to ensure that the policies of the colonial government were being followed.