Question
Explain four ways in which soda ash contributes to the economy of Kenya.
Answer
- It has led to the growth of magadi township.
- It has led to the development of social amenities such as hospitals, schools, social clubs, electricity that have benefited the local maasai community.
- It has stimulated the development of infrastructure. For example the 110km tarmac road and railway line from konza to magadi in an otherwise remote region.
- The company provides employment to many Kenyans improving their living standards.
- Through exports of soda ash the country earns a substantial amount of foreign exchange.
- It has led to the development of social amenities such as hospitals, schools, social clubs, electricity that have benefited the local maasai community.
- It has stimulated the development of infrastructure. For example the 110km tarmac road and railway line from konza to magadi in an otherwise remote region.
- The company provides employment to many Kenyans improving their living standards.
- Through exports of soda ash the country earns a substantial amount of foreign exchange.
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