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Growth and functions of selected towns in Kenya:Thika (an Industrial Town).

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Growth and Functions of Selected Towns in Kenya.
Thika (An Industrial Town).
- It’s one of the most industrialized towns in Kenya with industries such as flour milling, bread baking, vehicle assembly, fruit canning, etc.
- Located at the edge of Kenyan Highlands.
- Started as a small African village where the Akamba and Agikuyu traders met and exchanged goods.
- A market developed and Asian traders set up shops to cater for the small African and
European farmers from the surrounding areas.
Factors Which Have Contributed To Its Development as an Industrial Town.
1. It’s surrounded by districts which are agriculturally productive e.g. Kiambu, Thika, Maragua and Muranga.
2. It’s situated near rivers Chania and Thika which supply water for domestic and industrial use.
3. It’s located on Nairobi-Nanyuki railway and tarmac road which makes transport of raw materials to the town and that of finished
products to the market easy.
4. It’s near Nairobi which is a source of raw materials making many investors to prefer to establish industries there.
5. High population from the surrounding districts which supply labour to the industries as well as market for some manufactured goods.
6. Availability of expansive flat land for industrial growth.