Explain the results of the development of Agriculture in Kenya during the colonial period.
Answer:
- Setting up of research stations to study the diseases affecting crops and animals.
- Improved dairy production which led to the establishment of the Kenya cooperative creameries
(KCC) to process, package and market milk and milk products.
- Creation of employment opportunities in the Agro- based industries which developed.
- Development of transport and communication network such roads and railway to transport farm produce and inputs.
- Increased trading activities due to increased variety of farm produce
- Led to development of urban centers such as Kericho, Kitale due to development of Agriculture
- Increased food production which led to food security and increased population.