<prompt> Translate the following text to SwahiliFrom 1826, British law was technically in force except for Muslim custom, but in practice few British lived in the Straits, and Asian community affairs were run by merchant leaders serving as unofficial kapitans.  <response>: Kuanzia mwaka 1826 sheria za Uingereza zilikuwa zikitumika isipokuwa desturi za Waislamu, lakini kwa kweli Waingereza wachache waliishi katika Mlango-Bahari, na mambo ya jamii ya Asia yaliendeshwa na viongozi wa wafanyabiashara waliotumikia kama wakuu wasio rasmi. 