What does sir Charles Eliot's quote say about how he regards east African people?

Sir Charles Eliot's quote, "The African is incapable of self-government, and in which a strong hand from without is desirable for his welfare," reflects a paternalistic and colonial perspective that views East African people as lacking the ability to govern themselves and therefore in need of external control. This quote reinforces a belief in the superiority of Western powers and justifies the subjugation of African societies under colonial rule. It disregards the agency and capabilities of the East African people.