What are the benefits of Soda Ash mining to the economy of Kenya?

      

Give the benefits of Soda Ash mining to the economy of Kenya.

  

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Maurice
(i) Soda Ash mining has led to development of related industries.

(ii) It has led to development of Magadi town.

(iii) Kenya earns foreign exchange from the exports.

(iv) It provides employment opportunities.

(v) Earns revenue to the government through taxation.

(vi) It has supported pastoralists by providing water for their animals.

(vii) It has led to the development of transport and communication network.

(viii) It has led to development of social amenities.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 12, 2017 at 05:02


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