Question

Name and explain the importance of Agriculture in the economy of Kenya

Answer 1

1. Food supply – Adequate food supply ensures a health population and a weathy nation
2. Source of employment – majority of the population is employed either directly or indirectly by agriculture.
3. Provision of foreign exchange- This is foreign exchange which results from sale of cash crops e.g coffee
4. Source of capital (income) – Farmers sell farm produce and get income.
5. Source of Raw materials for industries: These are farm produce sold to factories for processing
6. Provision of Market for industrial goods – Finished goods are sold to farmers for use
7. Improvement of infrastructure – Roads, markets e.t.c are constructed to ease transport of farm produce