CHARACTERISTICS OF INDUSTRIES IN EAST AFRICA

They mainly use Hydro Electric Power as the source of energy.
They are mainly set up near the power source e.g. Jinja, Kampala and Nairobi.
They are mainly owned by foreigners e.g. Madhvani industries.
Most industries are labour intensive i.e. use more of human labour force than machines.
They produce low quality goods which are less demanded internationally.
They are on small scale because of low market base.
They use out-dated machinery which leads to poor quality products.
Most industries are extractive (primary) and hence produce raw materials.
They mainly produce for the local market and very little is exported.