Factors leading to the growth of Kisumu as a lake port.

  

Date Posted: 5/7/2012 12:58:56 AM

Posted By: Brenda N  Membership Level: Silver  Total Points: 728

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Railway terminus reaching the shores of Lake Victoria made it handle a lot of exports and imports from Uganda leading its growth.

The early Asian settlers who came during the construction of railway line to Uganda,established commercial activities in Kisumu which further contributed to its growth.

Administration functions,that is, for long time,Kisumu served as a provincial headquarters of Nyanza, Western and Kericho districts,it was also used by early railway engineer.

High population from the densely populated districts of Vihiga,Kakamega,Kisii and Siaya ensures steady supply of labour for the industries and the provision of market to the manufactured goods.

Road linkage,that is,it is served with road linkage to the surrounding districts of Kakamega,Kericho,Busia and Kisii which has led to increased trade hence leading to its growth.

Development of pier which is strategically located at the shore of Lake Victoria has led to trade between Tanzania and Uganda,this has provided a trading advantage.

Rich hinterland,that is,the town is surrounded by agricultural hinterland of Vihiga,Kakamega,Kisii and Kericho which provides food for residents and raw materials to industries.

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