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Factors that facilitated industrial development in Kenya since the colonial era:
a) The existence of raw materials, such as trona (soda ash) at lake Magadi, fluorspar at Kerio Valley and lime in several parts of the country.
b) Existence of fish resource from numerous water bodies has promoted the fish processing industry.
c) Existence of expansive forests which provide timber needed in the furniture industry.
d) The rich scenary, e.g Mt. Kenya, Mt. Elgon, the Aberdares and rich wildlife have promoted the tourism industry.