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Conditions that favour horticultural farming in Kenya include?The hot and wet climate favours the growth of tropical crops while the cool and wet climate conditions in the highlands suit temperate crops like pearsThe fertile volcanic soils favour a variety of cropsAvailability of market both locally and internationallyInvestment by large companies such as del monteTechnical and financial assistance by the Germany Agricultural team who carry out research and train farmers.Establishment of horticultural cooperative union and Horticultural development authority to help farmers export their productsImprovement of road network to enhance accessibility to local and overseas markets.
Problems facing road transport in Kenya are;Roads are expensive to maintain Kenya has inadequate capital for the sameMany road accidents that lead to loss of life and propertyTraffic jams in urban areas.Potholed roads due to substandard worksImpassable roads especially murram roads during rainy seasonsReckless drivers/poor trained drivers who do not obey traffic rulesUnroadworthy vehicles that ply on the roads.
Problems facing the savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya are;Loan defaulting by members as some leave employment due to terminal illness, sacking and personal reasons.Lack of management skills among members leading to poor management of societies.Corruption and embezzlement of funds by officialPoor investment decisions by some officials leading to losses.Stiff competition from commercial banks and micro financial institutions.Late remittance of members contributions by employers.High demand for loans against the receipts from monthly contributions.Retrenchment of workers by both government and private sector has led to financial problems to the society.
Some of the problems facing trade in Kenya include;Scarcity of goods - Some goods required by consumers in given places may be lacking may be due to adverse conditions.Most parts of the country have poor transport network making it difficult to transport good to various markets.Inadequate capital - Most traders operate small scale and have to rely on banks to expand their trading activitiesInsecurity - In some area traders may be attacked by thugs and lose their goods hence invest in heavy and security systems that eats their profits.Trade restrictions/barriers - The government may impose restrictions on goods to be imported or exported.Dumping of goods - This refers to the selling of goods in an external market at a price cheaper than that charged in the exporting country.