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Physical factors that influenced the location of MweaTeberre irrigation scheme are;Perennial rivers; Thiba, Nyamindi and Murubara that provided adequate water for irrigation.The Mwea plains have black cotton soils, with high water retention capacity, that are suitable for rice farming/growing.The area around Mwea experienced low, unreliable and poorly distributed rainfall hence not suitable for rain fed agriculture thus need for irrigation.Presence of loamy soils ensured cultivation of other crops to support families settle.Presence of gently sloping land which made it possible for irrigation farming.
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Roles played by insurance industry in promoting the development of Kenyan economy are;Employment creation insurance companies provided employment opportunities either directly or indirectly to individuals who would otherwise be unemployed.Insurance companies create confidence for the investors who are able to invest in risky but profitable areas in that they are assured of compensation in case of a loss.Insurance companies provide revenue for the government through profits realized and salaries for the employees when taxed.The business is continuous even with the occurrence of the risk because the insured is compensated. Thus business people conventure even in risky ventures.The amount contributed in the insurance company can be used as a security for a loanSome policies in life insurance encourages savings. The amount contribute is owners savings. This money can be invested later once the policies matures.
Kenya benefits from development of seven forks Hydroelectric are;Government earns some income/revenue from electricity feesThe scheme generates electricity which is used for industrial/domestic purposesDams have modified the local climate and vegetationThe projects provides sites that are tourist attractionIt has led to control of floods in the lower parts of river Tana enabling people to make use of the valleyThe project has created reservoirs which provide fishing groundsSome of the dams provide water for irrigation purposes
Benefits Kenya gained since the completion of SGR from Mombasa to Nairobi are;Increased employment opportunities to citizensImproved transport system for heavy and bulky goodsEarn government revenueReduced cost of transporting goods and passengers over long distancesreduced road accidents caused by tankers and trailersReduced damaged of roads by vehicles/reduced cost of maintaining roadsReduced port and road congestionReduced pollution by vehiclesTimely delivery of goods and services to the market.