- Economic growth – trade makes goods available where there is demand. It leads to development
of industries in both agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
- Industrial growth – demand for goods stimulates industrial growth more industries are set up to
satisfy increased demand.
- Trade enables Kenya to earn foreign currency which is used in local investment and imports.
- Kenya has developed its transport and communication through trade.
- Source of revenue
– The government earns revenue by changing sales tax on manufactured goods sold locally.
- Trade has created employment in sectors dealing with foreign trade as well as in wholesale and
retail enterprises.
- Trade has stimulated specialization in the production of goods. Countries specialize in areas
where they can produce quality products.
- Development of settlements – many towns owe their origin to starting of small markets.
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