Geography & History Notes | KCSE, NECTA, ZIMSEC & GCSE

 HERE ARE 12 ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTITUDES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Economic policy This defines the market systems established by the government, market structure and the extent to which all the firms compete under fair games rules. An open market system that leaves forces of demand and supply to control the distribution of resources allows entrepreneurship to flourish since it has more rewards for innovators. This allows opportunity identification arising from free entry into national and regional markets. 2. Administrative issues These include the procedural requirements for registration, licensing, taxes and financial reporting which may either facilitate or hinder entrepreneurial activities. Excessive number of rules and procedures discourage entrepreneurs from starting businesses, for instance, most small businesses consider paperwork as time consuming or cumbersome. 3. Infrastructure The availability of infrastructure and utilities such as good roads...

 1. Efficiency. Efficiency is defined as a technique of operation that results in achieving the objectives in an optimum and effective manner so that resources are utilized fully and without waste. A successful management develops methods that lead to efficiency. These methods change with time to bring about more efficiency. 2. Environmental changes An environment change that is relevant to management is pollution caused by industrialization and exploitation of resources. Therefore deliberate measures must be taken to improve entrepreneurial activities so that they do not cause detrimental environmental changes. 3. Social changes These are community changes that can be brought about by growth of population, change of the needs of the community and various development aspects. As a result the entrepreneur must make changes that satisfy the growing needs of the society. 4. Competition Competition includes those businesses that sell similar products or give similar services. If one kn...

 10 Reasons why Lake Victoria is a successful fishing ground in Uganda The fishermen use motorized boats to reach far into the lake and catch a lot of fish. The numerous islands provide good anchorage and resting points for fishermen. The dense population around the lake and in major towns of Entebbe, Kampala and Jinja provide a ready market. Fish is also popular in the diet of the majority of Ugandans, resulting in extensive fishing on Lake Victoria . The town of Jinja has adequate processing facilities which motivate the fishermen to carry out their activities. The fishing cooperatives are well organized and assist the fishermen to sell their catch. There is also an extensive market in western Kenya . RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10...

  Population increase: Rapid population increase usually leads to increased pressure on land in rural areas.. Thus, people are forced to go and look for a way to earn a living elsewhere. They often migrate to urban centres resulting into high population growth rates and urban growth. Industrialization: Industrialization leads to increased income opportunities which attract people to reside close to them. Thika and Athi River are examples of towns whose population concentrations may be explained in terms of high concentration of manufacturing units in their vicinity. Administration: The concentration of administrative functions at a specific location often attracts public attention. People tend to prefer living close to leaders because they feel more secure and can easily receive the leaders’ attention. This explains why most of the county headquarters in Kenya are also the biggest towns in their respective counties Mining: Substantial deposits of a mineral ore can attract economic ...

  Rural-urban migration has got both positive and negative effects on both rural areas and urban areas. These include; It has resulted into depopulation of rural areas of Kiboga, Sembabule causing a negative effect on agricultural development since movement includes escaping of energetic men and women. It has resulted into rapid growth of urban areas; however this has got problems such as slum growth, un-employment, high crime rate, poor sanitation like in Kampala suburbs of Katanga, Kisenyi, Kamwokya, etc. It has resulted into racial ethnicity diversity which leads to racial conflicts and tension like in central region. This is because movement involves all kinds of citizens. It has resulted into intermarriages between tribes which has led to loss of traditional values and culture. This has increased on immoralities and sexual abuse like in Wakiso and Kampala. Since rural urban migration increases population in towns, this puts government to task to provide social infrastructure l...

  Regions with this type of climate are located on the east coasts of regions lying between 10oN and 25oN and 10o S and 25oS. These areas are under the influence of onshore trade winds . The main areas are the east coasts of Brazil and Malagasy, the lowlands of central American and the west indies the coast of Queen land (Australia) and the southern Islands of the Philippines . CHARACTERISTICS OF TROPICAL MARINE CLIMATE Temperature characteristics are similar to those of the equatorial climate . Hot season temperature is 29oC and the cooler season temperature is 21oC. The annual temperature range is about 8oC. Total annual rainfall varies from 1000 mm to 200 mm depending on the location. Rainfall is both convection and topographic (brought by onshore trade winds ). Maximum rainfall occurs in the hot season. High humidity throughout the year. This climate can generally be described as hot and humid throughout the year. However, the climate is cooled by the onshore winds ...

  Cotton in Uganda It is grown in Gulu, Lira, Soroti, Tororo, Oyam, Dokolo, Amolatar, Kaberamaido, Iganga, Kasese, Apac and Kamuli. In Kenya , it is grown in the Nyanza province near Kisumu and Bungoma. In Tanzania , it is grown near Tabora, Kondoa region and in Sukuma land Uses of cotton Used to make animal feeds e.g. cattle cake. Cotton seeds are used for extraction of oil for cooking. Used for manufacture of textiles and garments. Cotton wool is used for dressing wounds in hospitals. Cotton seeds are crushed and used to make soap RELATED POSTS COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN THE CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENT, COMPONENTS OF ENVIRONMENT AND THE PROBLEM FACING ENVIRONMENT Five (5) Advantages of questionnaire as data collection tool in research 5 DISADVANTAGES OF ROAD TRANSPORT 10 FACTORS THAT AFFECT OCEAN SALINITY CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF OCEAN BREEZE AND SEA BREEZE PLATE TECTONICS THEORY EXPLAINED 9 CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK FARMING Characteristics of tropical...

  North is geographically defined as a zero degree bearing. In geography there are three types of north True north This is the position of the geographical north pole. all longitudes meets at true north. It is usually represented by a star on the sign of the topographical map Magnetic north This is the direction to the magnetic north pole, as shown by the north-seeking needle of a compass. When a needle of a compass is left to swing freely, it comes to rest in a north-south position. Its north point shows the earth's magnetic north. This type of north varies from place to place and from time to time. It is usually represented by a line ending with half of the arrowhead Grid north On most topographical maps , there are lines that are drawn north to south. These lines are called grid lines (eastings). they meet at point in the north pole called grid north. It is symbolized by the latter GN. RELATED POSTS COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN THE CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENT, COMPO...