GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  The following are ways in which wild animals are of significance to the economy of Kenya: They earn the country foreign exchange from tourism it provides employment to the people, national parks, and tourist hotels wild animals help provide alternative land use in semi-arid areas which are not suitable for agriculture some animals provide raw materials for industries wild animals provide a balanced ecosystem in Kenya they earn the government revenue the conservation of wild animals stimulates the development of roads which leads to increased accessibility to some otherwise remote areas they provide game meat for local consumption and export national parks/ game reserves are used for scientific studies and research RELATED POSTS IMPORTANCE OF SOIL STRUCTURE     7 CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUATORIAL CLIMATE    7 ADVANTAGES OF WETLANDS     7 FACTORS INFLUENCING MASS WASTING    5 CONDITIONS FOR EXISTENCE OF CORAL REEFS    3 TYPES ...

  Rufiji basin development is found in Tanzania, the government of Tanzania organized the development to support economic activities of the people. Benefits of Rufiji Basin development: It has promoted the market for the Hydro Electric Power (HEP) from Kidatu power plant. There has been flood control. The scheme has stimulated the development and maintenance of the railway lines and roads. It has lead to the creation of employment opportunities in the valley. It has promoted living standards of people through employment. The development of villages and towns, for example new towns like Kidatu, Makambako and Mikumi. The company provides expert advice to the farmers on good farming techniques and solutions to their farming problems. Problems facing Rufiji Basin Development Poor labour supply due to rural urban migration. Diseases like Cholera and malaria affect the farmers such that they fail to contribute effectively in the development of the scheme. The climate problems like draugh...