(i) Soda ash has led to the development of social amenities in the area and has led to the growth of Magadi town.
(ii) Soda ash has led to the growth of local and foreign tourism.
(iii) It provides revenue to the government through taxes.
(iv) Soda ash is exported to earn foreign exchange which is used in the economic development of the country.
(v) It creates employment opportunities to Kenyans hence improving living standards.
(vi) Soda ash provides raw materials to the manufacturing industries leading to industrialization like the glass manufacture.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 10, 2017 at 13:45
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