Explain five factors which have facilitated industrialization in Kenya since independence

Which factors have facilitated industrialization in Kenya since independence?

1. The availability of modern sources of energy has enabled the establishment of more industries which process different
products

2. Availability of both skilled and unskilled labor from large population provides the workforce required

3. Good transport and communication infrastructure has created viable environment as a products can be transported with ease

4. The rich agricultural country provides raw materials required in processing of various products

5. The existence of both natural and manmade forests has promoted the development of furniture industries in many parts of
the country

6. Availability of varied tourist attractions in the country has promoted tourism as many local and international tourists
visit the country side

7. Availability of water resources rich in fish has given rise to fish processing industries in the country

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johnmulu answered the question on January 19, 2017 at 10:01

(i) Existence of natural raw materials like flourspar and soda ash.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on May 26, 2017 at 05:51

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