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Conditions a person in Kenya must fulfil to vie for presidential elections include; Must be a Kenyan citizen Must be 35 years and above Must be a registered voter in a constituency Must be nominated by a political party Must not be bankrupt Must be of sound mind
Physical conditions that favour dairy farming in Kenya include;Low temperatures of 150c -180c/ Cool conditions are ideal for survival of high quality exotic breeds which have low tolerance to high temperatures.High rainfall/annual rainfall of 1500-2000mm throughout the year ensuring availability of pasture all year round.Fertile volcanic soils that ensure constant growth of pasture and high quality nutritious grass.Permanent water source from rivers and lakes due to heavy and reliable rainfall.
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.
Economic challenges which Kenya experienced at independence are;High poverty levels among the peopleUnfavourable balance in tradeLow salaries/ remuneration for AfricansHigh unemployment levelsInadequate capital for developmentRedistribution of land/settling of the landlessInadequate infrastructure - roads, electricity and piped waterAfricanisation of jobs/economy
Problems experienced in exploitation of tropical hardwood forests include;Thick undergrowth- This creates a jungle environment which makes transportation of logs very difficult.Inaccessibility - Some forests are located in remote areas with poor transport network.Existence of buttress roots - makes the felling of trees bothersome.Harsh climate - The hot humid climate makes eorking condition unfavourable.Forests are habitats for dangerous wildlife, biting insects which discourage their exploitation.The occurrence of very many species makes it difficult and expensive to locate the valuable species.Lack of adequate capital - This makes the lumbermen to use poor technique of extraction instead of modern methods.Slow growth of trees - This makes replacement to take long time.