Explain six factors that contributed to the development of trade between the Kenyan Coast and outside world by 1900.

- Availability of items of trade encouraged traders to come to the coast.
- The high demand for goods/ trade items from Kenyan coast by consumers in the outside world led to increased trade.
- The existence of local trade among the Africans along the coast provided a base upon which Indian Ocean trade developed.
- The Monsoon winds facilitated the movement of vessels/ships to and from the coast this enabling the merchants to take part in the trade.
- The Indian Ocean provided access to traders from Asia and Europe.
- The relative peace/political stability provided conducive environment for trade.
- The availability of credit facilities from Indian Banyans/money lenders
enabled many people to take part in trade.
- Existence of enterprising merchants at the coast/foreign lands promoted trading links
enabled, trade to flourish.
- The natural harbours along the coast ensured safe docking of ships for loading and unloading items of trade. - Advancement in ship/boat building led to better sailing vessels thus increased trading activities to and from the coast.