The bar graphs show the value of trade between Kenya and other countries for the year 1995,1996 and 1997. Use it to answer question (a)

KCSE Geography Paper 2 2001 Section A Question 1.

​The bar graphs show the value of trade between Kenya and other countries for the year 1995,1996 and 1997. Use it to answer question (a).

SOURCE OF DATA: STATISTICAL ABSTRACT ( K) 1998

a) (i) Name the type of bar shown above

•  Comparative bar graph  / group/ multiple/ Composite

​(ii) Calculate the cumulative differences in value between Kenya and other countries

•  Exports 3.8 + 4.9  + 4.9 = 13.6 k  billion
•  Imports 6.7 + 7.4+ 8.5 = 22.6 k billion
•  Difference 22.6 – 13.6 = 9 K billion
• Calculation 1
• 13.6 – 22.6 = -9.0

​(b) Give two reasons why there is an imbalance of trade between Kenya and other countries

• Kenya exports mainly agricultural raw materials which are a low  value and imports manufactured goods  which are of high value
• The agricultural goods exported from Kenya face stiff competition in the world and imposed quota systems in the world market which leads to reduce sales  and less earnings
• Some of the goods exported are of low quality hence  generate earnings
• Semi processed goods earns less

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