Question

How does Kenya benefits from development of seven forks Hydroelectric power scheme?

Answer 1

Kenya benefits from development of seven forks Hydroelectric are;

• Government earns some income/revenue from electricity fees
• The scheme generates electricity which is used for industrial/domestic purposes
• Dams have modified the local climate and vegetation
• The projects provides sites that are tourist attraction
• It has led to control of floods in the lower parts of river Tana enabling people to make use of the valley
• The project has created reservoirs which provide fishing grounds
• Some of the dams provide water for irrigation purposes