The great popularity of the Boy Scout movement was due to its outdoor program such as hiking, camping, cooking and pioneering, which was unusual in the protectorate.

Additionally, the training and progressive badge system was targeted towards helping others, leading to responsible citizenship.

Because of the prevailing circumstances earlier in the 20th century, a separate movement was established for black Africans called "Pathfinders".

By the 1950s the time was considered to merge both movements into one Scout Association.

There are plans to expand the activities to include metalworking, masonry and tailoring.