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What are the effects of industrial development in Kenya?

Give the effects of industrial development in Kenya.

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Maurice
(i) Encouraged cultural interaction through industrial activities.

(ii) Encouraged international co-operation and understanding due to the need for external markets.

(iii) Enhanced urban development and growth as many towns have grown due to industrial activities.

(iv) Encouraged rural urban migration thus leaving few people to work on land in rural areas with the effect that urban centres become overcrowded and cause shortage of social services and amenities.

(v) Increased employment thus lifting living standards of many.

(vi) Diversification of economy thus avoiding over reliance in agricultural sector.

(vii) Improved infrastructure in order to serve industrial regions and needs.

(viii) Enhanced maximum exploitation of local resources such as minerals and agricultural products.

(ix) Enhanced self-reliance in some products such as soft drinks.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on May 26, 2017 at 06:34

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