Question
State factors which led to the growth of Eldoret town as an agricultural center.
Answer
- The town is easily accessible. The railway line from Mombasa to Kampala passes through Eldoret.
- Eldoret is located in the heart of one of the richest agricultural hinterlands.
- Availability of social amenities has led to a rapid population increase from the surrounding areas.
- Establishment of service industries.
- Availability of hydroelectric power has also led to the establishment of industries.
- The high population in the surrounding region provides a source of labor for industries and a ready market for manufactured goods.
- There was plenty of land for expansion of the town.
- Government policy of decentralizing industries.
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